Kim Bonaventura
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Proactive Parent Coordinator with extensive experience organizing volunteer opportunities and workshops to enhance parental involvement and support at-risk students. Skilled in translation services, liaising between stakeholders, and implementing effective communication strategies. Brings strong organizational abilities and a commitment to fostering community and positive outcomes within the school environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Coordinator
NYC Department of Education
09.2005 - Current
- Organized volunteer opportunities for parents, increasing parental involvement in school activities.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify areas of need, implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Provided translation services for non-English speaking families during school events, meetings or conferences; reducing language barriers to promote equal access to information.
- Enhanced parent involvement by organizing workshops and informational sessions on school programs and resources.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, and administrators to address concerns and promote positive outcomes for all parties involved.
- Led workshops on topics such as bullying prevention or digital safety awareness that empowered parents with knowledge to better support their children''s well-being in school settings.
- Created a welcoming environment for parents through regular open house events, fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Assisted administrators with the development of parent surveys to gather feedback on school-wide initiatives and improvements.
- Provided support to families in crisis by connecting them to appropriate community resources and services.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide families access to valuable resources addressing health, education, or employment needs.
- Streamlined processes for family engagement events; planning logistics from start-to-finish including promotion materials distribution among the community members.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Parent Coordinator
YMCA of Greater NY
10.1998 - 07.2021
- Conducted regular follow-ups with families and provided progress updates on students who required additional support, monitoring changes effectively.
- Implemented effective communication strategies, keeping parents informed about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Created a welcoming environment for parents through regular open house events, fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased trust and communication between families and the school.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Education
GED -
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY01.1986
Skills
- Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Parent Coordinator
NYC Department of Education
09.2005 - Current
Parent Coordinator
YMCA of Greater NY
10.1998 - 07.2021
GED -
Kingsborough Community College
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