Marisol Ayala
Hyde Park
Summary
To obtain a position in which I am able to help the students succeed in having the best academic experience possible. Seasoned Community Field Coordinator/Dean of Student Support 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. Demonstrate 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
Head of High School Credit Recovery (Seasonal)
Boston Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate daily program logistics including but not limited to meal distribution, facilities use, transportation, technology, nursing, and custodial services.
- Ensure consistent monitoring of student progress; oversee any performance task or assessment administered to students including administration of required evaluation protocols in collaboration with Boston Afterschool and Beyond;
- Support high-quality instruction by facilitating professional development and curriculum planning sessions, modeling instructional practices, and observing instruction and providing feedback for teachers, paraprofessionals, and program staff;
- Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices;
- Engage and communicate with families as partners in planning and problem solving;
- Establish a culturally competent, trauma sensitive learning climate;
- Manage student data systems (e.g. attendance, schedules, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate daily reporting of attendance;
- Coordinate with school nurse (if applicable) to manage student health needs;
- Track work of BPS teachers and paraprofessionals, complete time reporting forms for payroll; arrange for coverage in the event of teaching staff absence;
- Execute and enforce program policies in alignment with BPS student discipline code;
- Coordinate emergency response procedures in the event of emergency;
- Complete “wrap-up” duties, including end-of-summer closeout paperwork and feedback activities.
Community Field Coordinator/Dean of Student Support
Boston Public Schools
01.2022 - 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 Schools goals with broader institutional objectives.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Participate in student disciplinary meetings and coordinate peer mediation and other restorative practices/responses to student disciplinary.
- 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.
- Assist with the safe transition of students between classes.
- 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.
- Attend weekly student support and program meetings.
- Participate in student disciplinary meetings and coordinate peer mediation programs.
Manager of Partnerships and School Climate
Boston Public Schools
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 system;
- 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;
- 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).
Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
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
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 - undefined
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA12.2010
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
05.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, 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.
LANGUAGES
Professional in speaking Spanish, translating and writing.
Timeline
Head of High School Credit Recovery (Seasonal)
Boston Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Community Field Coordinator/Dean of Student Support
Boston Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Manager of Partnerships and School Climate
Boston Public Schools
10.2021 - 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
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - undefined
Cambridge College
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Bunker Hill Community College
Master in Education -
Cambridge College
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Yoga/Meditation, Walking, family time.
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