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Shawana Ariel

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Communicates effectively with peers and all levels of management. Self motivated in team work environment or independent projects. Demonstrates flexibility and the capability to meet deadlines and accountabilities related to assigned projects. Creatively expresses the mission of the organization with diplomacy to respective audiences. Able to apply skill and professionalism to abstract and concrete challenges while seeking practical solutions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Member of Administrative Team, Instructor

Northside Christian Academy
Birmingham, Alabama
12.2017 - Current
  • Recruiting and scheduling for elective classes and off campus trips
  • Responsible for maintaining Title 1 materials, budget and invoices
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining:

Academic records templates, report cards and progress reports

School newsletters and fundraising missives, Letters to parent body, report cards, and progress reports

  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Manager of Ujima Summer Literacy Camp

National Hook Up Pf Black Women
Birmingham, United States
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.

Textile Arts Instructor

Better Basics Incorporated
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for presenting Textile Arts program to students attending the Better Basics HOPE 21st Century Community Learning Center at Robinson Elementary School in Fairfield
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding African and African American art, history and culture.
  • Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.

Community Development Manager

Girl Scouts of, Central Alabama
Huntsville And Birmingham, Alabama
11.2009 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for presenting the Girl Scout Pathway Program to adult and girl members and volunteers
  • The program includes, but is not limited to:
  • Support and promote the mission of the Girl Scouts of North Central to produce “Girls of Courage Confidence and Character.”
  • Recruit a diverse audience of adults into membership and volunteer spectrums
  • Express the benefits of adult involvement in GSNCA and the national sisterhood of Girl Scout councils
  • Training adults in presenting grade specific educational materials to diverse audiences of girls
  • Support adult members in their involvement in the organization through short and long volunteer commitments
  • Recruit girls from kindergarten to 12th grades into the Girl Scout leadership program
  • Develop positives and sustainable relationships with parents and school environments
  • Establish membership and participation goals for program
  • Lead girls in S.T.E.M, Healthy Living, Financial Literacy, Self Esteem and Anti Bullying programs
  • Create objectives and tactics to measure the outcomes of presented programs
  • Maintain records of activities including but not limited to demographics, grades, communication with each girl member of the program
  • Create objectives for future program collaborations and presentations.
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented variety of innovative strategies to promote Girl Lead initiatives
  • Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
  • Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness by [Number]%

Registrar/ Systems Operator

Huntsville City Schools, Providence K
09.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for new admissions, transferring, and withdrawing students
  • Responsible to acquiring and maintaining student data records for academics and attendance
  • Data entry for student discipline and teacher correspondence
  • Compile statistic, attendance and demographic reports for Providence K-8 administration, local and state Boards of Education
  • Maintains course selections and scheduling for elementary and middle school students.
  • Functioned in the supportive administrative team with the Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Principal

Assistant Librarian

Huntsville Madison County Public Library
Huntsville, Alabama
02.2001 - 07.2008
  • Position include general receptionist and clerical duties, fielding reference inquiries, scheduling reservations
  • Managed volunteer staff of over 15 members for Library book clubs and holiday events
  • Assisted Branch Management and HMCPL Administration in record keeping, creating program reports and site collection development
  • Designed and implemented story time programs using official Motheread (R) book lists for preschool organizations and after school programs at local elementary schools
  • Instituted branch summer reading programs to increase teen and adult library participation, through themed book discussions and craft activities
  • Assisted library patrons with essential library and computer inquiries.

Education

Cheyney University, Community College of Philadelphia
01.1992 - 01.1994

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01.1994 - 01.1995

Skills

Student records management

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Affiliations

Chapter founding member of National Hook Up Of Black Women Incorporated ( 2014).
NHBW, Inc. is a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of families through the arts, culture, health wellness, education and human service programs.


Timeline

Manager of Ujima Summer Literacy Camp

National Hook Up Pf Black Women
06.2018 - 06.2022

Member of Administrative Team, Instructor

Northside Christian Academy
12.2017 - Current

Textile Arts Instructor

Better Basics Incorporated
09.2014 - 05.2016

Community Development Manager

Girl Scouts of, Central Alabama
11.2009 - 11.2014

Registrar/ Systems Operator

Huntsville City Schools, Providence K
09.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Librarian

Huntsville Madison County Public Library
02.2001 - 07.2008

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01.1994 - 01.1995

Cheyney University, Community College of Philadelphia
01.1992 - 01.1994
Shawana Ariel