Kimberly De Jesus-Olivo
New York City
Summary
Results-oriented professional specializing in community development and educational equity. Expertise in recruitment and onboarding processes, with a history of building successful partnerships with educational leaders. Skilled in cross-departmental program management aimed at improving student success. Dedicated to advancing opportunities for all students through targeted initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager
Reading Partners
New York
08.2021 - Current
- Supported the enrollment of 1300 students in grades K-4th grade
- Direct a team of two associate staff members and 12 AmeriCorps members to drive programmatic implementation
- Manage a portfolio comprised of 8 elementary schools in economically disadvantaged communities across New York City by enrolling 45-65 students per reading center
- Recruit, hire, train, and provide ongoing professional development for all AmeriCorps serving across 22 NYC elementary schools
- Experience with Salesforce integration
- Managing multiple student and tutor dashboards to ensure that their data is well-organized and easily shareable with stakeholders
- Assisted in launching an online tutoring platform by providing programming and design feedback, conducting multiple rounds of beta testing, and ensuring alignment with the organization's mission to enhance tutoring efficiency for students and tutors
- Focused on optimizing the platform's usability to create a user-friendly and effective resource for all stakeholders
- Support the team in coaching 1000 Reading Partner volunteers to work one-on-one with students both in person and remotely via the virtual tutoring platform
- Analyze regional data quarterly with school leaders and community stakeholders to determine the effectiveness of our program models
- Identify key areas of growth for program expansion with a deep understanding of pivots in early education
- Examine program fidelity outputs, progress, and outcomes leveraging Salesforce reports and dashboards to drive data-informed recommendations that ensure long-term effectiveness and organization efficiency at scale
- Collaborate with senior leaders across Reading Partners to lead the strategic plan and organization-wide initiatives
- For instance, I co-led the first Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Reading Center Experience committee for the New York City region
- Support MDRC research efforts in three of our long-standing partner schools to ensure academic success, support social and emotional well-being, and respond to the differing challenges students face
- Planned and executed family outreach across New York City partner schools to advance the organization's mission
- Deliver educational landscape expertise, reporting, and engagements for community partners as needed
ED Tech Operations Associate
Learnabi
New York
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed social media accounts, generating over 700 followers through targeted outreach.
- Engaged with young leaders in nonprofit and for-profit sectors to enhance collaboration.
- Conducted research to strengthen brand presence and visibility in the market.
- Embodying Learnabi culture, served as a role model for Gen Z student board members.
Graduate Consultant (Capstone)
NYU Wagner School of Public Service
New York
09.2021 - 05.2021
- Researching and providing sustainable support to the longevity of the organization for the company to gain a stronger brand presence
Elementary Education Teacher
Morris Jeff Community School
New Orleans
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Differentiated instruction for 27 students using Common Core objectives while fostering cultural responsiveness.
- Utilized technology, including 2:1 Chromebook usage, to enhance individualized instruction in a collaborative classroom.
- Conducted evaluations for students with exceptionalities and gifted education plans, documenting achievement on STAR testing; 60% of students demonstrated one year of growth in reading and math.
- Monitored student progress biweekly to align specific interventions with reading tools.
- Translated and interpreted educational documents across multiple grade levels as needed.
- Coordinated after-school rehearsals for a Black History Month musical, involving representation from all grade levels.
- Collaborated with peer teachers on planning using Common Core Standards, coordinating field trips and analyzing data for three classes of 30-32 students.
- Selected as one of three school-wide representatives for Spanish language interpreter certification through Loyola University, serving as liaison for Spanish-speaking families.
AmeriCorps Member & Elementary Teacher
Encore Academy
New Orleans
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Maintained a positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
AmeriCorps Member
Teach For America
New Orleans
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Selected from approximately 45,000 applications nationwide to join the national teacher corps of individuals who commit two years to teach in New Orleans elementary schools.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Dance Instructor
Communities in Schools
New Orleans
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Led dance workshops for elementary students grades k-5th through introducing dance styles including jazz, African, salsa, merengue, hip-hop, step, and mime
- Coordinated productions quarterly to showcase students' grasp of movement
Education
M.P.A. - Management & Leadership
New York University
New York, NY05.2021
Level 1 Certification -
University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA05.2019
B.A. - Communications & Culture
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2014
Skills
- Curriculum design and program oversight
- Performance analysis and data evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement and Salesforce integration
- Cross-functional teamwork and leadership
- Volunteer coordination and hiring practices
Leadership Affiliations Certifications
- LEXIA LETRS Certification
- Howard Newman Fellow, NYU Wagner
- Certified Spanish Interpreter in an Educational Setting at Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
- International Baccalaureate Professional Development, Texas IB Schools, Austin, TX
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Howard University
Timeline
Graduate Consultant (Capstone)
NYU Wagner School of Public Service
09.2021 - 05.2021
Senior Program Manager
Reading Partners
08.2021 - Current
ED Tech Operations Associate
Learnabi
06.2020 - 10.2022
Elementary Education Teacher
Morris Jeff Community School
08.2016 - 07.2019
Dance Instructor
Communities in Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
AmeriCorps Member & Elementary Teacher
Encore Academy
08.2014 - 07.2016
AmeriCorps Member
Teach For America
08.2014 - 06.2016
M.P.A. - Management & Leadership
New York University
Level 1 Certification -
University of Holy Cross
B.A. - Communications & Culture
Howard University
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