Nate Nevado
Hayward
Summary
Accomplished Higher Education Professional with over 20 years of experience driving organizational change and systemic reform. Expertise in leveraging student voices and lived experiences to promote educational equity and social justice. Proven ability to implement transformative initiatives that strengthen institutional leadership and foster collaborative environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Skyline College
03.2006 - Current
- Enhanced student success through comprehensive academic and personal counseling services.
- Facilitated college success courses, improving student development and career readiness.
- Supported students in defining educational goals and creating Student Educational Plans.
- Collaborated with faculty and programs to boost student retention and achievement.
- Engaged in outreach initiatives across high schools and community organizations.
- Provided follow-up support for students on probation or academic dismissal.
Acting Director - Promise Scholars Program
Skyline College
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Increased student retention through strategic leadership of success programs.
- Enhanced completion rates for impacted students by implementing targeted initiatives.
- Cultivated a cohesive team of counselors and mentors through supervision and coaching.
- Facilitated professional development focused on culturally responsive practices and team collaboration.
- Streamlined hiring and onboarding processes to improve service quality and team cohesion.
- Expanded student access to resources by collaborating with various support programs.
Coordinator
CIPHER Hip Hop Learning Community
05.2013 - Current
- Enhanced recruitment and retention strategies for CIPHER Hip Hop Learning Community.
- Delivered program information to diverse stakeholders, fostering community engagement and awareness.
- Facilitated strategic monthly meetings focused on pedagogy and effective teaching practices.
- Spearheaded curriculum development and coordinated impactful educational events.
- Led coordination efforts for Rock The School Bells Hip Hop Conference.
- Boosted student engagement through collaboration with multiple student support services.
- Compiled data for reports analyzing program participation and recruitment effectiveness.
- Conducted workshops for colleges developing CIPHER programs, enhancing educational outreach.
- Provided ongoing counseling services to support CIPHER student success and retention.
Coordinator
Rock The School Bells
03.2007 - Current
- Streamlined planning processes for effective month-to-month operations.
- Managed and monitored working committees for Finance, PR, Marketing, and Outreach.
- Facilitated bi-weekly meetings with RTSB Board to enhance strategic planning.
- Collaborated with educators and organizations to create impactful workshops and performances.
- Conducted outreach to schools and programs, boosting community engagement.
- Oversaw a budget of $25,000-$40,000, ensuring fiscal responsibility and growth.
Meta Major Lead Counseling Faculty
Skyline College
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Enhanced student success by leading counseling team in support model creation.
- Facilitated bi-monthly meetings to share best practices among counseling leads.
- Developed programming initiatives for Meta-Major Week and Registration Week.
- Participated in monthly meetings with Meta-Major coordinators to improve services.
- Produced Meta-Major Student Guide, enhancing resource accessibility for students.
- Collaborated with various student support services to design impactful programming.
Interim TRiO Director
Skyline College
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Increased program retention rates by managing and evaluating the TRiO Program.
- Implemented student success initiatives through strategic planning and goal setting.
- Facilitated staff evaluations and weekly meetings to enhance program effectiveness.
- Administered federal grants to align with program goals and federal guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records with Skyline College Business Office collaboration.
- Generated monthly and annual performance reports for state and federal funding compliance.
Education
Doctor of Education - EdD - Educational Leadership
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2020
Master's in Science - Counseling
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2005
Skills
- College Counseling
- Curriculum Development
- Program Design & Development
- Grant Writing
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Workshop Facilitation
- Teaching Training
- Leadership Training
Timeline
Acting Director - Promise Scholars Program
Skyline College
08.2023 - 08.2024
Meta Major Lead Counseling Faculty
Skyline College
08.2018 - 08.2022
Interim TRiO Director
Skyline College
03.2015 - 08.2015
Coordinator
CIPHER Hip Hop Learning Community
05.2013 - Current
Coordinator
Rock The School Bells
03.2007 - Current
Counselor
Skyline College
03.2006 - Current
Master's in Science - Counseling
San Francisco State University
Doctor of Education - EdD - Educational Leadership
San Francisco State University