TE' ARA ARMAN
St Louis,MO
Summary
Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist
Riverview Gardens School District
08.2022 - Current
- Built solid and trusting rapport with parents and families, fostering trust and communication to meet their needs.
- Accurately completed documentation related to family engagement efforts, activities and support services.
- Assisted families in accessing agencies, resources and support services.
- Developed, planned, promoted and organized educational workshops, programs and events for parents and families.
- Facilitated parent meetings to ensure positive communication and collaboration between families and school personnel.
Adjunct Instructor
UMSL-Bridge Pre-Collegiate Program
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented Career & Personal Development curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Founder
Te'Ara Speaks
01.2019 - Current
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success
- Developed clear mission, vision, and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding, and development of employee culture
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements
- Helped clients identify goals, obstacles, and strategies for attaining greater fulfillment
- Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
Founder
Daring Inspired Youth
02.2018 - Current
- Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning
- Advocated for at-risk youth to improve daily environments and long-term prospects
- Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress
- Implement and provide character development, mentorship and college and career readiness
- Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way
- Verified program performance against goals by assessing regular reports, identified areas in need of improvement and handled service delivery, internal operations, and program outreach
- Planned and led activities with varied focus such as outdoor exploration, education, and crisis intervention.
Paraprofessional
Special School District of St. Louis County
01.2014 - 05.2022
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Executive Director
MARS Youth Development & Education Program
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Facilitated day to day operations of the program
- Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Orchestrated successful team and customer events to drive engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters
- Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress
- Drafted weekly progress reports and memos to inform family members of youth progress and needs
- Assisted with developing goals and improvement plans for each objective
- Implement and deliver programming, services and activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Webster University
03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University
05.2005
Skills
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Start-Up Operations
- Leadership and People Development
- Relationship and Team Building
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Vision
- Policies and Procedures Development
- Program/Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
Additional Information
- Black Women Networking MO/IL-Legacy Award Recipient-2019
- Board of Directors Secretary, Man of Valor, Inc-2015-2017
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Hall of Honor Inductee-2015
- Facilitator for Determined Strong Women-2014-2017
- Published/Wrote lead article for quarterly newsletter for the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- MS State National College Dean's List Scholar
- Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club Member of the Year Antioch Baptist Church Puppet Ministry
- Certifications Goal Success Life Coach (2020)
- Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Substitute Certificate of License to Teach (2013-present)
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist
Riverview Gardens School District
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
UMSL-Bridge Pre-Collegiate Program
06.2022 - Current
Founder
Te'Ara Speaks
01.2019 - Current
Founder
Daring Inspired Youth
02.2018 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St
06.2015 - 08.2016
Executive Director
MARS Youth Development & Education Program
08.2014 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional
Special School District of St. Louis County
01.2014 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University
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