Marisol Ayala
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
To obtain a position within Boston Public Schools in where I am able to help the students succeed in having the best academic experience possible. Seasoned Community Field Coordinator with notable experience in developing and overseeing academic programs. Strong leadership skills demonstrated by managing academic staff, setting educational standards, and fostering an environment conducive to learning. Demonstrated ability to make significant improvements in curriculum development and comprehensive student support services. Skilled at strategic planning, budget management, and faculty development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Student Support
Boston Public Schools, BPS
Hyde Park , MA
08.2022 - Current
- Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
- Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Collaborated with strategic planning efforts, aligning Boston Public Schoools goals with broader institutional objectives.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Manager of Partnerships and School Climate
Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible in setting and investing staff in a vision for a joyful, structured and caring school environment Work with all staff and students to design and implement school wide culture systems
- Build restorative mindsets and capacity for school staff, students, and community stakeholders, to implement Restorative Practices and SEL implementation Coordinate behavioral climate coaching to identified teachers
- Ensure consistent implementation of research-based social emotional learning (SEL) and positive behavior interventions aligned within a multi-tiered intervention framework
- Participate in student disciplinary meetings and coordinate peer mediation and other restorative practices/responses to student disciplinary concerns
- Serve as the primary liaison with key community partners Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, civic groups, faith institutions, university groups and other community groups to secure volunteers to work closely and ensure that students have access to the supports (academic, social emotional, health and wellness, enrichment) needed
Community Field Coordinator for Student Support
Boston Public Schools, BPS
Boston , MA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Implemented onsite protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on the Boston Public Schools Code of Conduct.
- Collaborate with the staff, SST Coordinator, to establish and maintain a positive, peaceful, and safe culture.
- Work closely with the Student Support Coordinator to oversee and help maintain the social, emotional health and safety of the student body.
- Work closely with community-based organizations to support students, their families and work towards optimum health.
- Assist with the safe transition of students between classes.
- Participate in the student admissions process, including screening applicants, conducting student and parent tours of the school, and coordinating new parent orientations.
- Assist advisors and school administrators in communicating with the parents of students identified through that process.
- Attend training and workshops designed to increase expertise in the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, behavior modification, youth development, and involvement of the parent community.
- Monitor student attendance and implement procedures to address concerns regarding attendance.
- Enter and update student data and information to share and track information
- Make home visits to students and families as needed, in support of student attendance, and to ensure 100% participation in state assessments.
- Attend weekly student support and program meetings.
- Facilitate weekly student peer-support groups.
- Participate in the development and success of Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Garden Day and other community and all-school events.
- Participate in student disciplinary meetings and coordinate peer mediation programs.
Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
Boston, MA
12.2015 - 10.2021
- In-charge of the hiring and training of staff for the school year and summer camp;
- Responsible for putting together and implementing all programs for both the academic school year and summer camp;
- In-charge of recruiting 125 students for the afterschool program;
- In-charge of correspondence and communication between OST program, parents, program partners and surrounding school community;
- Supported students during homework time;
- Supported students in Social and Emotional Learning including creating lesson plans pertaining to 'Second Step' curriculum;
- Created student programs related to Healthy Living;
- Responsible for adhering to the allocated budget/funds;
- Responsible for adhering to all paperwork and meeting deadlines for all grants;
- Responsible for administering student assessments during summer academics camp;
- Responsible for administering student SAYO-Y surveys
Education Manager
The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston
Dorchester, MA
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Responsible for the programming of the education department and performing arts department;
- Responsible for the hiring and training of all staff in both departments;
- Responsible for adhering to the allocated budget;
- Responsible for creating and implementing summer camp programming for 150 students;
- Responsible for creating and teaching curriculum to 150 members adhering to the Salvation Army culture and code
Education
Master in Education -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2012
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA12.2010
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
05.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Google Teams
- Zoom conference meetings
- Behavioral intervention
- Team building
- Faculty collaboration
- School policies and protocols
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
- Success in acquiring and completing all aspects of the Department of Secondary Education 21st Century Grant.
- Success in acquiring and completing all aspects of the Rand Wallace Foundation Social and Emotional Learning Grant (SEL).
- Success in creating a handbook and implementing a hydroponics green leaf program for students both indoors and outdoors.
Hobbies and Interests
- Yoga/Meditation
- Walking
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish, Fluent in speaking Spanish, translate and write.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Student Support
Boston Public Schools, BPS
08.2022 - Current
Manager of Partnerships and School Climate
Boston Public Schools
10.2021 - 06.2022
Community Field Coordinator for Student Support
Boston Public Schools, BPS
08.2021 - 06.2022
Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
12.2015 - 10.2021
Education Manager
The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Boston
08.2010 - 09.2014
Master in Education -
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Liberal Arts -
Cambridge College
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
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