Ronette Saunders
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Goal-oriented and financially astute experienced professional bringing advanced proficiency in allocating and managing educational organization. Proficient at prioritizing, project management and process implementation. Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of the current issues surrounding diversity and its impact on culture, recruitment, development, policy, curriculum, etc. Technology driven with proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Teen Program Evaluation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
2023.03 - Current
- Reviews all materials for projects assigned for evaluation to include: the funders request for proposal, notice of award, post-award correspondence, guidance, and grant management resources; plus all grant project materials developed by BGCWPA to include: the application, budget narrative, revisions, the evaluation plan, curriculum materials (original and modified), schedules, calendars, memoranda of understanding, evaluation tools, etc
- Develops and execute evaluation plans as they relate to the program goals and objectives
- Analyzes and synthesize data to support and provide details for decision-making
- Collaborates to ensure ongoing development and implementation of the evaluation plan
- Provides guidance and help build consensus for evaluation related for decision making
- Analyzes evaluation issues and demonstrate creative problem solving
- Makes articulate and achievable revisions to the scope of work as directed by funders
- Organize, lead and affect consistent and timely progress towards the approved project goals and objectives
- Contribute to the organization's long-range strategy and mission
- Maintains official records and documents, and help ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the project fields
- Completes all evaluation components in relation to the program timelines
- Supports dissemination of program evaluation outcomes, including the goals and activities of the initiatives with the support of the Teen leadership team
- Communicates efforts and outcomes to all stakeholder groups
- Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations
- Ensure the quality of youth programming supports social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development, reduce risky behaviors, promote physical health, and provide a safe and supportive environment for children and youth
- Serves on the recruitment and marketing committee to seek potential program participants and new members.
Assistant Director of School Operations and Programming
Shady Lane School
2021.11 - 2022.10
- Assisted in the design, development, execution, promotion, and reporting aspects of the program's services to families, children, the community, and other partners
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Managed routine administrative functions, child records in the ProCare database and file reviews, site inspection preparations in advance of annual DHS licensing inspection and billing
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Ensured filing for all child files is accurate and timely for over one hundred twenty children enrolled in the center
- Oversaw and ensured continuous compliance with DHS regulations, NAEYC, Keystone STARS, OCDEL departmental rules and regulations
- Created the daily school schedule for twenty-five teachers
- Conducted annual performance reviews
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement
- Managed enrollment process from initial application, tours, and final paperwork for school year and summer programs
- Managed Pre- K Counts and ELRC reporting on attendance and programming
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with Director, ensure all regulatory body requirements are met to standards
- Recruited, conducted interviews, hired teachers and led the onboarding process
- Mentored and coached teachers on goal setting linked to high performance standards
- Knowledge of child development programs designed to meet the needs of children and youth
- Knowledge of social and economic issues affecting children, youth and families
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2009.10 - 2021.11
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned
- Addressed the various learning styles of students (regular education/special education/IEP); implemented differentiated reading/math groups in the classroom learning experience
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities
- Developed Virtual/Hybrid Learning teacher-creates lessons, curriculum materials and resources
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted student achievement data and progress monitoring instruments as needed to aid to determine the need of the student(s) through formative assessments, observations, summative assessments, student files, student grouping and differentiation
- PSSA facilitator, MTSS/RTII facilitator, Wilson Reading, Reading Horizons, Social Emotional Academic Learning (SEL) and Bully Prevention
- Actively participated and committed to ongoing professional development on growth of pedagogy, literacy, and math intervention/enrichment
- Previous training included Restorative Practices, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), ReadyGEN, Go Math, Carolina Science, Active Shooter, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Daily 5, Guided Reading, Mandated Reporter, etc
- Explored the use of technology in the classroom using educational websites, data entry measures and behavior management tools and promoted parent communication.
Education
Master of Education - Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Gannon University
Erie, PA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Disorders
Edinboro University of PA
Edinboro, PA05.2002
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Excellent Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-2024
- Leadership Educational Research and Dissemination Instructor- American Federation of Teachers, 2011-2012
Timeline
Manager of Teen Program Evaluation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania
2023.03 - Current
Assistant Director of School Operations and Programming
Shady Lane School
2021.11 - 2022.10
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Pittsburgh Public Schools
2009.10 - 2021.11
Master of Education - Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Gannon University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Disorders
Edinboro University of PA
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing-2024
- Leadership Educational Research and Dissemination Instructor- American Federation of Teachers, 2011-2012
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