Organized and goal-oriented educator successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Cultivates long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
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Frances Ferrell
Burlingame,CA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Menlo School
Student Activities Coordinator
2014.06 - Current (10 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Coordinate large-scale events such as orientation week, homecoming, and graduation ceremonies with attention to detail and seamless execution.
- Advise student government on school issues and student concerns.
- Established a new mentor program of upperclassman that provides guidance and support to incoming freshmen.
- Increased student participation by 20% effectively promoting events through email and social media.
- Designed and implemented an assembly protocol for all assembly requests.
- Streamlined a complex online shared calendar that provides visibility into student life programming.
Mountain View Los Altos School District
Health Education Teacher
2013.08 - 2014.06 (10 months)
Job overview
- Provided instruction to 5 Sophomore classes of high school level Health Education that follows strict California State Standards-topics ranging from Nutrition, Drug Prevention, Mental Health and Sexual Health
- Organized and invited community guest speakers to talk to students about Drug Addiction (NA), Sexual Assault (YWCA), LGTBQ topics (CHAC-Outlet) and Testicular Cancer during 2013 fall semester
- Attended staff development workshops on equity in classroom and differentiated assessments
Appcelerator, Inc.
Executive Assistant
2012.07 - 2013.08 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for sales team
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
Crowdstar
Office Manager
2011.08 - 2012.05 (9 months)
Job overview
- Scheduled and coordinated all phone and on-site interviews for recruitment team
- Managed office and breakroom supplies for staff of 175 people
- Built company culture by planning weekly social activities such as happy hours, sports teams, contests that increased employee engagement and retention
CASA Of San Mateo County
Court Appointed Special Advocate (Volunteer)
2014.08 - 2019.05 (4 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court
Education
Chapman University Walnut Creek, CA
Master of Arts from Teaching
05.2009
University Overview
California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science from Recreation Administration
05.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Large School Events
- Communication and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Logistical Planning
- School Assemblies
- Brainstorming
- Managing Budgets
- Diverse Student Populations
- Creative Solutioning
Certification
Dale Carnegie Bay Area Chapter, 2011-2012
Effective Communications and Human Relations Skills for Success
Professional Development
Professional Development
Toastmaster’s International, 2008
Lee Emerson Bassett Club, Palo Alto
Dale Carnegie Bay Area Chapter, 2011-2012
Effective Communications and Human Relations Skills for Success
Timeline
Court Appointed Special Advocate (Volunteer)
CASA Of San Mateo County
2014.08 - 2019.05 (4 years & 9 months)
Student Activities Coordinator
Menlo School
2014.06 - Current (10 years & 3 months)
Health Education Teacher
Mountain View Los Altos School District
2013.08 - 2014.06 (10 months)
Executive Assistant
Appcelerator, Inc.
2012.07 - 2013.08 (1 year & 1 month)
Office Manager
Crowdstar
2011.08 - 2012.05 (9 months)
Chapman University
Master of Arts from Teaching
California State University - Sacramento
Bachelor of Science from Recreation Administration
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Child Advocacy
- Young People of Color
- Gender Equity
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