Jaime Darwish
Morton,IL
Summary
Professional educator, leader, and lifelong learner with a heart for serving. Focused on collaborating with educators and community stakeholders to promote student growth and success. Proven self-starter with an ability to implement strategic initiatives and adapt to changing environments with ease.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations and Student Affairs
Peoria Promise
Hybrid
05.2024 - Current
- Oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless task coordination and execution to meet deadlines and enhance service delivery
- Develops and executes strategic plans alongside the Executive Director, to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth via fundraising events
- Leads monthly Board of Director meetings to present updates on operations and student engagement initiatives
- Serves as the main point of contact for 400+ Peoria Promise applicants
- Leads Student Success Committee meetings to discuss initiatives and strategies
- Works in direct collaboration with ICC's Dean of Enrollment Services and Financial Aid Management to support student success as well as providing a pathway to student resources
- Determines reimbursement eligibility for students using FAFSA data from Illinois Central College to streamline financial assistance processes
- Calculates and disburses student tuition reimbursement
- Collaborates with high school counselors to present opportunities for high school seniors
Senior University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
Remote
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Conducted strategy meetings with students, assessed needs and goals, and developed tailored solutions for professional skill gaps
- Designed programs and solutions for learning and development initiatives that support K-12 education
- Implemented programs leveraging community resources, collaborating with stakeholders to identify deficits and adopt solutions addressing teacher shortage
- Evaluated curriculum and programs, making recommendations to compliance to enhance program offerings
School Relations Account Manager
C2 Education
Remote
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Liaison between schools, students, families, community organizations and C2 Education
- Established and maintained relationships with schools and libraries
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by actively listening to their needs and addressing concerns.
- Planned and executed academic events, effectively presenting key content in both virtual and live formats
- Managed 10 centers in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, driving business development and generating leads
- Demonstrated knowledge of account history, processes and procedures specific to each district, and key issues for each account
- Strategically planned sales calls by outlining objectives and action steps
- Surpassed monthly goals for leads, events, and enrollments
- Maintained CRM database and followed up with potential leads
- Developed and edited content curriculum for immediate implementation
Assistant Principal | Educator
Peoria Public Schools District 150
Peoria , IL
08.2010 - 10.2014
- Assisted principal in building operations
- Tracked, analyzed, and managed student discipline data for over 300 students
- Drove academic performance school-wide, providing teachers necessary resources to aid in success
- Assisted principal in budget planning and allocating funds appropriately
- Effectively maintained records of communication between school and stakeholders
- Coordinated and facilitated Professional Development and PBIS meetings
- Developed and maintained School Improvement Plan
- Supervised staff and performed teacher evaluations
- Supervised and coordinated student teachers
- Collaborated with building principal, interventionist, and teachers to collect and analyze student data
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2005
Timeline
Director of Operations and Student Affairs
Peoria Promise
05.2024 - Current
Senior University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
03.2018 - 10.2023
School Relations Account Manager
C2 Education
10.2014 - 03.2018
Assistant Principal | Educator
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.2010 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Educational Administration
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Psychology
DePaul University