LEEANNA S PERSAUD
Queens,NY
Summary
Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with vast experience in many different fields. Bringing forth a proven track record of achievement and a reputation for positive collaboration. Confident, hardworking, and committed to seeing results in the position I am in. Quick learner and always open to suggestions and constructive criticism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Specialist/School Administrator
Catholic Charities
Queens, NY
07.2013 - 06.2023
- Create stimulating educational/recreational activities to enrich children’s minds, develop critical thinking abilities, and establish positive social behaviors
- Work in teams to develop new curriculum, write new content, revise, and edit existing units and lessons, and support content-related projects and cross-team initiatives
- Familiarize participants IEP's, psych evaluation, diagnosis and all background information to better support
- Make certain the health, safety, and wellbeing of all participants in the program are being kept by providing close supervision of all activities in and outside of the school
- Support teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals in creating a successful learning environment and social development of students
- Support/create organization of special events such as community workshops, concluding showcases, awards, training, and parent meetings as necessary
- Managed individual budgeted activities expenditures to minimize operational costs.
- Organize school administration services such as office work, secretarial duties, paperwork, registration
- Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program
- Engage with youth and use appropriate strategies to preemptively defuse inappropriate behavior and encourage positive interactions demonstrating effective program and classroom management
- Responsible for tracking, completion and timely submission of all programs reports relative to this position, including, but not limited to participant attendances, performance, supply requests, and time sheets
- Communicate with direct supervisor about any issues including schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental difficulties
- Assist with enrollment process to ensure documentation is received for timely provision of services as determined by the Special Programs Manager
- Serve as a positive role model for participants and always maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
New York, NY06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
New York, NYSkills
- Critical thinking/Problem Solving
- Computer Proficient
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Creativity
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Administrative
- Organization
- Presentation
- Leadership
- Bookkeeping Proficiency
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Activity Specialist/School Administrator
Catholic Charities
07.2013 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sociology
CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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