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DeAnna Lee-Rivers

Diamond Bar,CA

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings five years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Applying creative and analytical approaches to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

STEMSoul TEACH, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Growing small business
  • Create socially just science learning experiences to build science identities in students and families of marginalized groups.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Partnered with Los Angeles Unified School District, Vallecitos Unified School District, Mountain Empire Unified School District, The Children's Initiative, Crenshaw YMCA, and arc After School and Experiential Education.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning

Director of Curriculum and Programming

Change The Tune
09.2018 - Current
  • Lead and manage multiple teams in creating learning experiences for culinary arts, STEM, music, and fine arts to inspire secondary students to find their passions and create social justice business plans that are agents of change in their community.
  • Trains and coach 20+ teaching staff and 10+ interns in Change The Tune's educational model to co-construct revolutionary education.
  • Consults with management of $250,000 annual budget
  • Facilitate engagement with parents and community through 5+ annual community events to establish community partnerships to enhance social cohesion and inclusivity.
  • Lead project teams by guiding, coaching, delegating tasks, evaluating performance, and assessing technical challenges.
  • Develop proactive solutions and suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Partnered with Los Angeles Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, New York City Schools, Hunter College-New York City
  • Manage and operate The Studio Summer Camp in Los Angeles, Chicago, Sommerville, and The Bahamas each July.

AP Env Sci Teacher & Student Activities Director

Animo Jackie Robinson CHS
07.2012 - 08.2022
  • Department Chair and Instructional Leader: Managed department budget of $20,000 focusing on development of Science team
  • Raised over $30000 in grants for field trips and equipment
  • President, School Advisory Council: managed and monitored school-wide and district plans with applicable data
  • Planned and coordinated student activities to increase student achievement, promote positive school culture and community activism; participation in activities, clubs, and sports increased over 300% annually

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction-Secondary Science Ed

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2000

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Support Networks
  • Training Material Development
  • Performance Monitoring and Measurement
  • Operations Management
  • Technical Support

Additional Information

Treasurer, Nogales High School Football Booster Club: July 2022-present

  • Manage $100,000 budget for Nogales High School Football Program for over 100 players (at three different levels), 2 team managers, and 11 coaches.
  • Manage NHS Youth Football Camp from Jan-April for 70+ 8-13 years olds with a budget of $5000+.
  • Manage and train 10 volunteer staff.
  • Manage the Snack Bar during the Football season as a major ongoing fundraiser which brings in over $5000+ a season.
  • Perform other duties as prescribed in the bylaws or assigned by the organization.


Treasurer, Nogales High School Marketplace Booster Club: July 2022-present

  • Manage $210,000 annual budget to operate and maintain the Nogales High School Marketplace
  • Manage over 80+ permanent vendors and 80+ temporary/walk-in vendors
  • Liaise between NHSMBC and the Los Angeles County Public Health Department to maintain 7+ food vendor licenses.
  • Perform other duties as prescribed in the bylaws or assigned by the organization.

Timeline

Director

STEMSoul TEACH, Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Director of Curriculum and Programming

Change The Tune
09.2018 - Current

AP Env Sci Teacher & Student Activities Director

Animo Jackie Robinson CHS
07.2012 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction-Secondary Science Ed

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology

University of Washington
DeAnna Lee-Rivers