Samad Raheem Guerra
El Cerrito,CA
Summary
Program administrator and arts education leader with 10+ years of experience coordinating school-based programs, managing schedules, maintaining documentation, and communicating with diverse student and family populations. Experienced in cross-site scheduling, event logistics, and collaborative problem-solving within public school and nonprofit youth settings. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, World Dance Department
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, USA
08.2020 - 01.2026
- Coordinated department class schedules in collaboration with administration, and aligned programming with the school master calendar.
- Communicated regularly with teaching artists, students, and families regarding rehearsals, performances, and schedule changes.
- Tracked attendance, and maintained organized student records.
- Supported scheduling adjustments due to absences, school events, and site needs.
- Helped plan showcases and rehearsals, coordinating space use, and technical logistics with colleagues.
- Monitored department spending, and supported fundraising efforts.
- Collaborated with faculty to support students requiring accommodations, including special education.
Program Coordinator
Covenant House California
Oakland, USA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported program operations for youth residents, coordinating schedules, and activities.
- Maintained participant documentation, and communicated updates with case managers and administrators.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Helped maintain structured routines that supported youth participation in programming.
- Promoted from Residential Advisor to Program Coordinator.
Front Desk Staff
ODC Dance Commons
San Francisco, USA
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Served as the first point of contact for students in a busy dance school setting.
- Scheduled studio reservations and registered participants using MindBody software.
- Processed payments and maintained accurate transaction records.
- Responded to phone and email inquiries, and provided clear information about classes and policies.
- Assisted instructors and staff with daily logistical needs.
Academic Mentor
New Directions Employment Program
San Francisco, USA
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Coordinated tutoring sessions, and maintained attendance records.
- Communicated participant updates with the lead case manager, probation officers, families, and school staff, to ensure continuity of services.
- Co-facilitated job readiness workshops.
- Documented weekly participant outcomes and progress toward individual goals.
- Supported job site tours for youth employees by scheduling visits, coordinating with employer partners, and preparing participants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts & Cultures/Dance
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA03-2015
Associate of Arts - Emphasis in Liberal Arts And Humanities
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA01-2010
Skills
- Scheduling & calendar coordination
- Student record tracking
- Stakeholder communication
- Event & showcase logistics
- Youth program support
- Documentation & reporting
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office (spreadsheets)
- MindBody scheduling software
Timeline
Director, World Dance Department
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2020 - 01.2026
Program Coordinator
Covenant House California
08.2019 - 03.2020
Academic Mentor
New Directions Employment Program
07.2009 - 05.2010
Front Desk Staff
ODC Dance Commons
09.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - World Arts & Cultures/Dance
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Emphasis in Liberal Arts And Humanities
Berkeley City College