Tashana Foreman Marinas
Queens,NY
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Public School P224Q District 75, excelling in curriculum development and stakeholder engagement. Adept in financial management and innovative leadership, I foster staff development while leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to creating impactful learning environments through visionary strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Leadership Team Member
Public School P224Q District 75
Bayside, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Maintained records of all financial transactions associated with school-related activities and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.
- Participated in regular meetings with stakeholders including parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to discuss ways of improving educational outcomes.
Treasurer Parent/Teacher Association
Public School P224Q District 75
Bayside, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Created quarterly and annual budgets to support organizational needs and expenses.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, coordinated annual audits and facilitated preparation of Consolidated Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
- Act as an eligible signatory on invoices and reimbursements.
President
Brookville Center for Children Services
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2016 - 06.2020
- I presided over the Parents Association meetings.
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised all extracurricular activities and fundraisers.
- Acted as an eligible signatory on invoices and reimbursements.
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
Queens, NY
01.2008 - 02.2012
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
Teaching Artist
New York City Department Of Education, New York
New York, NY
01.2010 - 12.2011
- I instructed an afterschool program of about 15 girls in grades 10-12 in drama.
- Developed and executed lesson plans using writing and dramatic activities.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Freelance Theatre Technician/Production Assistant
Various Theatres and Venues
New York, NY
07.2000 - 03.2011
- Consulted with clients to assess project needs and understand scripts, floor plans, and designs.
- Led production design team and implemented theatre and auditorium design ideas from inception to completion.
- Checked work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for day.
Office Manager
Manhattan Rehabilitation Group
New York, NY
05.2003 - 10.2007
- Updated and maintained patient records.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and obtained authorization for treatment.
- Secured and supervised interns.
- Provided administrative support to a team of six physical and occupational therapists.
Writers' Assistant All My Children
Abc Inc.
New York, NY
04.2001 - 09.2002
- Formatted and distributed outlines and scripts for 260 episodes annually of the Emmy Award-winning daytime drama.
- I wrote and proofread daily and weekly synopses.
- I trained and supervised 10 to 15 interns a year.
- Provided administrative support to a team of 14 writers.
Master Electrician/Assist to Production Manager
Crossroads Theatre Company
New Brunswick, NJ
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Supervised and prepared all lighting/electrical equipment for the full season of the Tony-Award-winning regional theater company serving the African-American community.
- Assisted in securing, coordinating, and training interns.
- Acted as a liaison between the production manager and other members of the production staff, including various designers and actors.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Theatre
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Drive
- Remote communication: email, phone, video conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype)
- Adopting new technology quickly and independently
- Innovation management
- Staff development
- Visionary leadership
Timeline
School Leadership Team Member
Public School P224Q District 75
09.2019 - Current
Treasurer Parent/Teacher Association
Public School P224Q District 75
09.2019 - Current
President
Brookville Center for Children Services
09.2016 - 06.2020
Teaching Artist
New York City Department Of Education, New York
01.2010 - 12.2011
Substitute Teacher
NYC Department of Education
01.2008 - 02.2012
Office Manager
Manhattan Rehabilitation Group
05.2003 - 10.2007
Writers' Assistant All My Children
Abc Inc.
04.2001 - 09.2002
Freelance Theatre Technician/Production Assistant
Various Theatres and Venues
07.2000 - 03.2011
Master Electrician/Assist to Production Manager
Crossroads Theatre Company
09.1998 - 06.2000
Master of Arts - Educational Theatre
New York University
Bachelor of Arts -
Thomas Nelson Community College
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