Salina Thompson-Boston
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience, excelling in strategic planning and staff performance management. Proven track record in developing innovative curricula and fostering student engagement. Adept at budget management and employee training, demonstrating strong empathy and collaboration skills to enhance learning environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Project More Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Educated families about mental health conditions and available resources in the community.
- Conducted interviews and assessments to identify areas of need and develop appropriate interventions.
- Provided guidance on lifestyle changes that could benefit individuals struggling with mental illness.
Substitute Teacher
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Poughkeepsie, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
- Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals.
- Assign and explain homework.
- Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.
- Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
- Take attendance and document daily notes.
- Ensure classroom and work is kept clean and orderly.
- Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
- Compile a report for the teacher for when he/she returns.
Elementary School Teacher
Little Water Prep Charter School
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Teacher
Harriet Tubman Academic Skills Center
Poughkeepsie, USA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed a curriculum, lead a variety of activities and games, work with parents, help students with homework
- Prepared learning materials and equipment, such as books, arts and crafts, stationery, and other supplies as needed
- Interacted with children to provide guidance, emotional support, and motivation to complete tasks
Administrative Assistant
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, USA
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Assistance is provided via specific and general office duties, the management of student staff, and department budgets
- Responsibilities also include overseeing the weekly reservations of department facilities
- Update the calendar
- Schedule meeting and room reservations
- Assist and coordinate arrangements related to guest artist residencies (lodging, travel, etc.)
- Complete assigned tasks in Workday
- Complete letters of agreements and contracts as needed
- Order inventory all office supplies and order for next semester
Teacher
Kids Town Daycare
Wappingers Falls, USA
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Planning, preparing, and implementing an approved curriculum that includes language studies, math, art, or social studies.
- Overseeing daily lesson plans and activities that focus on developing children's social and motor skills.
- Creating monthly or quarterly progress reports to monitor children's scholastic development and personal growth.
Elementary School Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, USA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Teach small groups and lead whole-class instruction using an inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and assume increased teaching responsibilities while progressing towards a Lead Teacher role
- Engage in training with school leaders Develop meaningful relationships with students and parents
After School Program Director
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
New York, USA
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Developing and implementing long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
- Assisting in the creation of an annual budget and operating plan to support the program
- The ability to engage in crisis-intervention activities and demonstrate, lead, and teach a range of group activities
- Serving as the Program marketer and partner to the community, neighboring communities, schools, and other local agencies
- The ability to firmly meet all deadlines pertaining to payroll and new hire packets.
- Track progress of the program and individual students to provides progress reports to parents, schools, and the sponsoring organization
- Work with the program staff to develop appropriate curriculum and plan activities that are consistent with the mission of the program
Case Manager
Acacia Network
Jamaica, USA
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Advocating and assisting clients with gaining access to needed health and human services including but not limited to Medicaid, educational training, mental health and employment services
- Assisting clients in developing and maintaining family and community support; Meet with clients in their home
- By Working with consumers and providers of services to identify service needs, and writing service plans with consumers that include strategies and objectives to address their identified needs
Afterschool Program Director
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
Bronx, USA
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for the overall day to day operation of program
- Accountable for ensuring SASF maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth that meets all compliance and safety requirements set forth by the organization, DOE, DOH, funders and applicable labor law
- Responsible for budgets and data
- Established a combination of program activities to provide academic tutoring and support, skill-driven sports, fitness and wellness activities, and visual and performing arts instruction
- Responsible for the development and implementation of innovative and age appropriate curriculums, enrichment activities, and theme based projects taking into consideration the youth needs and abilities
Assistant Afterschool Program Director
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
Bronx, USA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Directly responsible for overall supervision of tutors and academic component of after-school program
- Communicate program's challenges, progress and success with After- school program director
- Promote the concepts of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship inclusive of ultimate responsibility for the behavior of youth at the site and on trips
Tutor/Counselor
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
Bronx, USA
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Greeting new arrivals to the program, introducing them to other students, explaining rules, and encouraging participation
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, providing homework help to students
- Educated parents and families on available resources in the community, such as support groups, mental health counseling, housing programs, and food pantries.
Workshop Facilitator Volunteer
Hope Center Harlem
New York, NY
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed educational materials for use during group therapy sessions or individual counseling sessions.
- Performed outreach activities within the community to promote mental health awareness.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths and resources.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as anger management, coping skills, self-esteem.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
Security Officer
Ha
New York, USA
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided escort services to visitors entering and exiting facility
- Monitored and recorded daily activities to ensure overall safety
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
New York, NY05-2016
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff performance management
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Budget management
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Behavioral intervention
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Assistant Director
Project More Inc
10.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Little Water Prep Charter School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher
Harriet Tubman Academic Skills Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Administrative Assistant
Vassar College
02.2022 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Kids Town Daycare
04.2021 - 01.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
10.2019 - 02.2020
After School Program Director
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
Case Manager
Acacia Network
07.2017 - 12.2017
Afterschool Program Director
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
09.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Afterschool Program Director
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
08.2015 - 09.2016
Tutor/Counselor
Sports and Arts In Schools Foundation
10.2014 - 08.2015
Workshop Facilitator Volunteer
Hope Center Harlem
06.2013 - 09.2014
Security Officer
Ha
11.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
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