NANCY GINSBERG
Hewlett,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional with 15+ years' experience in training, development, and customer service across education, corporate, and small business environments. Passionate about promoting education and enhancing quality of life. Skilled leader, planner, and problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and great work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist
Success Academies - Elementary and Middle Schools
Queens, NY
07.2020 - Current
- Train, mentor, and support ~25 school counselors, in-person and virtually, across network of Manhattan-based charter schools
- For SY 24-25, co-led onboarding of ~65 SEL specialists and provide continued new hire training and support
- Development and communication of newly aligned KPIs (key performance indicators) and performance evaluation criteria
- Create, implement, and deliver social emotional learning (SEL) and professional development workshops, in support of community wellness
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, mental health practitioners, and community organizations for comprehensive systems for students
- Provide in-school counseling and behavior support for ~200 students (individual and group settings) promoting healthy problem-solving strategies, and skills for coping, communication, and decision-making
- Ensure compliance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs,) including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in service of individual student needs, and partner with Special Education teams, both internal and with the NYC Department of Education
Office Manager
New York Comprehensive Dentistry
Hewlett, NY
09.2006 - 03.2020
- Utilized time management, creativity, problem-solving, and multitasking skills to run front and back office operations including patient relations, treatment planning, staff training, information technology, payroll, insurance, inventory management, and advertising
- Led staff development initiatives, providing training and team-building opportunities to enhance overall productivity
- Fostered strong partnerships with dental professionals and patients, contributing to increased referrals, and patient retention and satisfaction
- Developed and delivered peer education lectures, with and for the dentist, through high proficiency with various presentation, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Business Development / Resource Manager
PwC Consulting / IBM
New York, NY
08.1998 - 06.2006
- Managed career development and training for ~150 consultants, leveraging data analysis to optimize performance and support program goals, related to KPIs and evaluating effectiveness
- Tracked projected sales and anticipated staffing needs, and analyzed productivity and turnover to determine best practices for staff leverage, retention, and hiring/training
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology - Counseling and Guidance
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cornell University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Effective Communication and Active Listening
- Conflict Mediation
- Skill Development Training
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Quick learner with an adaptable mindset
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Adept at creating, editing, and formatting documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Collaborative Relationship Management
Certification
New York State Public School Teacher - School Counselor, K-12
Volunteer Experience
Executive Board Member, Waverly Park Elementary School PTA, 2013-2019
- Strategic planning for fundraising, ancillary programs, and community awareness
- Compact for Learning committee member, focusing on education, health, and safety
- Co-President of Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, 2016-17
Awards
- Success Academy Network Award for Excellence In Scholar Support, 2024
- Success Academy Network Award for Excellence In Scholar Support, 2022
- Success Academy Network Award for ETHOS (Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and Commitment to Scholars), 2021
Timeline
Lead Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist
Success Academies - Elementary and Middle Schools
07.2020 - Current
Office Manager
New York Comprehensive Dentistry
09.2006 - 03.2020
Business Development / Resource Manager
PwC Consulting / IBM
08.1998 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Applied Psychology - Counseling and Guidance
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cornell University
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