LaQuanda Harrell
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of youth and their families.. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance for youth. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Programs Coordinator
City Of Alexandria
06.2021 - Current
- Managed over20 Recreation Asst. and Student workers .
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Partnered with businesses, schools and nonprofits to expand youth program outreach and impact.
- Perform related administrative task;, plan and coordinate and implement marketing and publicly strategies to program programming
- Strengthened academic, social and physical education program offerings for area youth.
- Coordinate all City youth related programs and events sponsored by the department
- Assist in formation , modification and improvement to enhance the skills of youth in the community and develop opportunities for learning and growth.
- Assist with the implementation and update of related policies and procedures.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives
Physical Education Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Organized afterschool basketball program
- Assist with administrative tasks within the school system as well as assist planning and execution with of programming extracurricular activities.
Camp Counselor
City Of Pineville
09.2014 - 10.2020
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZ05.2013
MBA - Executive Business
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2006
Associate of Arts - Business
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA12.1994
High School Diploma -
Peabody Magnet High School
Alexandria, LA05.1991
Skills
- Educational Outreach
- Fine Motor Skills
- Community Safety
- Facilitating Coordination
Timeline
Youth Programs Coordinator
City Of Alexandria
06.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor
City Of Pineville
09.2014 - 10.2020
Physical Education Teacher
Rapides Parish School Board
08.2013 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon High School
MBA - Executive Business
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Arts - Business
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Peabody Magnet High School
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