Santiago Vargas Garcia
Miami, FL
Summary
Former Residential Dean and Admissions Associate with a strong background in fostering ethical leadership and global awareness among students. With four years of experience, excels in curriculum development, student advising, and innovative residential programming. Passionate about empowering youth and enhancing educational opportunities, leveraging skills in recruitment and admissions to inspire future changemakers. Well-qualified professional bringing many years of progressive experience in education. Service-oriented and relationship-driven with good administrative and customer service skills. Seek long-term position with room for growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Programs Director
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Spearhead innovative summer programs, blending ethics and leadership to cultivate global awareness in students and inspire future changemakers.
- Mentor students through transformative summer experiences, nurturing their potential as ethical leaders and fostering a deep sense of global responsibility.
- Coordinate with faculty to design engaging programs that blend ethics, leadership, and global issues, enhancing student learning experiences.
Admissions Associate & Residential Dean
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Washington
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Advise and support students, and their families, socially, emotionally, and academically while at SEGL.
- Cultivate a supportive community atmosphere, facilitating student growth and development through mentorship and tailored programming.
- Drive program success through strategic admissions processes, effective student support, and innovative residential initiatives.
Camp Director
Kids in the Game
Brooklyn
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Plan and develop camp curricula, as well as modifying activities for elementary and middle school-age campers.
- Hire, train, and oversee camp employees and also ensure the campers' wellbeing.
- Cultivated strong relationships with staff, parents, and community partners, creating a supportive network that enhanced camp operations.
Admissions Fellow & Residential Advisor
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Washington
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Recruit, admit, and promote semester-long and summer programming to high school students from across the nation.
- Supervise, facilitate, and care for students in a residential setting.
- Advise and support two students, and their families, socially, emotionally, and academically while at SEGL.
Programming Camp Director
Kids in the Game
Brooklyn
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate programming for summer camp.
- Evaluated counselor performance, offered strategies to improve, and supervised development of counselors.
- Spearheaded creative programming initiatives, fostering camper engagement and skill development while mentoring counselors to enhance overall camp experience.
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Deliver instruction in Algebra I, II, general middle school math and elementary math.
- Create lessons and modified instruction to increase student engagement and accessibility to content.
- Communicate with families and students to support student learning and to increase quality of instruction.
8th Grade Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Brooklyn
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded engaging Algebra lessons for 60 students, fostering a dynamic learning environment and driving academic growth through innovative teaching methods.
- Created lessons and modified instruction to increase student engagement and accessibility to content.
- Communicated with families to support student learning.
Darkroom and Horseback Riding Instructor
Hidden Valley Camp
Montville
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Instructed beginner riding lessons and supervised campers inside the barn and riding areas.
- Instructed darkroom photography courses throughout the summer.
- Cared for and maintained health of 14 horses as well as darkroom photography studio.
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Miami
Miami
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Planned and delivered instruction in English, Social Studies, and Science to students entering the 5th grade through to students entering the 9th grade.
- Designed and executed lesson plans adhering to current grade level standards.
- Led students in physical exercise such as swimming and lacrosse and also in artistic practice, particularly photography and image-making.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami12-2027
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Art/Art Studies, General
Amherst College
Amherst, MA06.2021
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
Ojai, CA06.2016
Skills
- Recruitment
- Admissions
- Residential Programming
- Student Advising
- Camp Management
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Photography
- Horseback Riding
- Youth Empowerment
- Program Development
- Digital Literacy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Native
- German, Proficient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Programs Director
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
06.2024 - 08.2024
Admissions Associate & Residential Dean
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
08.2023 - 06.2024
Camp Director
Kids in the Game
01.2023 - 08.2023
Admissions Fellow & Residential Advisor
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
08.2022 - 06.2023
Programming Camp Director
Kids in the Game
03.2022 - 08.2022
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
03.2022 - 08.2022
8th Grade Teacher
Uncommon Schools
08.2021 - 03.2022
Darkroom and Horseback Riding Instructor
Hidden Valley Camp
05.2021 - 08.2021
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Miami
06.2020 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Art/Art Studies, General
Amherst College
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
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