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Mildrena Vega

Rochester,New York

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Youth Services

Cameron Community
06.2024 - Current
  • Same responsibilities as listed under Teen Program Director, with the added responsibilities of supervising Site Directors and other staff, writing grants, planning activities for kindergarten-sixth grade students, and coordinating community events with community agencies

CLTI Training Facilitator

National Leadership Training Institute
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked with CLTI training team to create training documents, powerpoints, and other training materials
  • Facilitated CLTI training to 10 CLTI trainees
  • Facilitates weekly to biweekly planning meetings for new CLTI teams
  • Co-facilitates a bi-monthly Zoom meeting for all CLTI staff in the U.S

Coordinator

Children's Leadership Training Institute
10.2019 - Current
  • Same responsibilities as listed under CLTI Facilitator, with the added responsibilities of supervising staff, researching diverse picture and chapter books to align with curriculum, and communicating with Site Coordinator and parents

Teen Program Director

Cameron Community Ministries
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Planned and coordinated activities for teens that are recreational, and educational
  • Partnered with external agencies to provide quality program offerings to teens
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised program staff, volunteers, and interns
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives that are aligned with the mission and goal of the organization and needs of the community
  • Managed scholarship program for students attending local private schools
  • Tutored teens in Mathematics, Science, History, English, & other academics
  • Evaluated program effectiveness and necessary changes
  • Communicated with families to provide whole child support

CLTI Lead Teacher

Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Facilitates virtual classes for cohorts located in Washington & Oregon
  • Adapts to virtual classroom space, extensive use of the Zoom platform
  • Leads staff in weekly planning meetings
  • Engages student (ages 7-13) in leadership activities

Assistant Teen Program Director

Cameron Community Ministries
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated "Cooking with Ms Millz" classes weekly, focusing on cooking safety and techniques
  • Managed scholarship program for students attending local private schools
  • Tutored teens in Mathematics, Science, History, English, & other academics
  • Lead Respect & Responsibility group of 8+ teen girls in life skills, job readiness, and college & career activities
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement with consistent communication and collaborative initiatives.

Expanded Learning Time (elt) Educator

Greater Rochester YMCA
12.2014 - 06.2019
  • Created/implemented lesson plans for elementary level students; Collaborated with teachers to align curriculum with Common Core
  • Provided fun and educational experiences for all youth; Partnered with other local organizations to provide events for youth
  • Choreographed step routines for 36 4th-6th graders; Directed 20 5th-6th graders in theatrical productions

Facilitator

Children's Leadership Training Institute
03.2015 - 04.2019
  • Planned and facilitated lessons and activities to develop key leadership skills in youth ages 4-14
  • Focused on relevant current issues and encourage students to seek out ways to influence the world in which they live
  • Developed lessons focus on developing community and democracy / civic skills with a strong literacy

Interim Site Supervisor

Greater Rochester YMCA
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Supervised 10-12 YMCA staff and 80 youth in an afterschool setting
  • Facilitated weekly trainings for 10-12 YMCA staff
  • Inputted daily attendance for all students using Comet (United Way)
  • Engaged parents and youth in 7 parent engagement events

Literacy Program Coordinator

Kids Orbit Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated a literacy program for 120 Pre-kindergarten, first, and second grade girls in Brooklyn, NY
  • Reviewed academic programs and provided direction for improvement
  • Worked with teachers, staff, parents, and community agencies to provide student's educational needs
  • Implemented new literacy components in curriculum and improved results
  • Partnered with First Book to obtain over 2,000 free books for the program

Education

Human Services

Monroe Community College, September 2007-May 2008
Rochester, NY

Communications

Brooklyn College, August 2011-December 2013
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Youth engagement
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Curriculum design
  • Partnership building
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Project management

Timeline

Director of Youth Services

Cameron Community
06.2024 - Current

CLTI Training Facilitator

National Leadership Training Institute
05.2022 - Current

Teen Program Director

Cameron Community Ministries
01.2022 - 06.2024

CLTI Lead Teacher

Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust
02.2021 - 05.2022

Coordinator

Children's Leadership Training Institute
10.2019 - Current

Assistant Teen Program Director

Cameron Community Ministries
09.2019 - 01.2022

Facilitator

Children's Leadership Training Institute
03.2015 - 04.2019

Interim Site Supervisor

Greater Rochester YMCA
02.2015 - 06.2015

Expanded Learning Time (elt) Educator

Greater Rochester YMCA
12.2014 - 06.2019

Literacy Program Coordinator

Kids Orbit Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2013

Human Services

Monroe Community College, September 2007-May 2008

Communications

Brooklyn College, August 2011-December 2013
Mildrena Vega