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Dayana Molina

Pawtucket,RI

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Middle
07.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded improvement of existing day-to-day systems to improve operational deficiencies and team development.
  • Project manager and coordinator of all culture and academic school happenings in partnership with school leadership.
  • Developer of school calendar and school programming with the target to elevate student culture and staff morale.

Founding Dean of Operations

Excel Academy Charter Schools
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Served as a regional and school leader for founding campus and co-led vision and strategic planning with Head of School.
  • Oversaw a $4M renovation of founding campus and created a functional blueprint that served the program's vision.
  • Developed operational budget that supported founding stages and strategic funds to support year-to-year growth.
  • Served as an operational expert to cross-functional teams to execute on academic and culture success.
  • Managed the operational team and vendor-relations to ensure optimal service to school community.
  • Lead robust training for school staff on school policies and procedures, special events and school safety.

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Providence Middle School
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Effectively took into account prior teaching experience and identified roadblocks that decreased staff morale and created sustainable systems that uplifted day-to-day experience.
  • Operationalized culture systems that supported student intervention and data collection to inform school decisions.
  • Driver of 15+ quarterly and annual events centered around student experience and family partnership.

Lead Teacher

Achievement First Providence Middle School
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

AmeriCorps Member

City Year
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Served 900 hours as a near-peer mentor to students with an academic gap in mathematics and worked diligently to close gap in partnership with lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with team members to organize school-wide initiatives that uplifted school culture and after-school programming to enrich student experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
08.2016

Skills

School Administration

Facilities Management

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Problem-solving abilities

Effective Communication

Strong Organization

Staff Development

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Task Prioritization

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Iluminar Mayoral Academy Middle
07.2023 - Current

Founding Dean of Operations

Excel Academy Charter Schools
08.2021 - 07.2023

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Providence Middle School
04.2019 - 06.2021

Lead Teacher

Achievement First Providence Middle School
04.2018 - 06.2019

AmeriCorps Member

City Year
11.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Rhode Island
Dayana Molina