TEJAE DUNNIVANT
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
CreekStone Academy
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Streamlined report generation processes, improving accessibility to critical business insights for decision-making.
- Organized professional development workshops for staff, enhancing skills and boosting team capabilities.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading efforts for streamlining administrative processes.
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to innovate and propose solutions to operational challenges.
Program Coordinator
Hope Through Housing
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated resident resources for three different apartment sites and managed after-school programs at two of them.
- Educated residents with resources to help them break generational poverty.
- Delivered resources to meet the outcomes of building bright futures for the youth, connections to care for the elderly, and economic empowerment for the families.
- Increased participant engagement by tailoring program content to meet diverse community needs.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
Program Coordinator
Operation Homefront
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Planned and coordinated events to feed and support relationships with partners such as Meineke, Raytheon, Chevrolet, and Dollar Tree
- Managed volunteer teams for program implementation throughout California and Hawaii, serving over 3,000 military families
- Acquired local funding and in-kind donations for event funding
Veteran Program Coordinator
Contra Costa College
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Assessed the needs of student veterans and created a project plan based on immediate needs
- Implemented the plan by addressing recommendations from The State of Veteran Students in California Community Colleges 2019 report
- Developed an onboarding process for student veterans and established connections with external resources
- Addressed the top need for mental health services and saved program funding through an MOU with the Oakland Vet Center
Project Coordinator
Fung Fellowship
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Acquired skills in programming, human-centered design, team and product management, prototyping, and pitching
- Worked on projects benefiting various populations, including children with unhealthy eating disorders, teen pregnancy, youth who have experienced trauma, veterans, and aging adults with child-rearing responsibilities
Lead Peer Adviser
Cal Veteran Service Center (CVSC)
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted outreach and recruitment efforts for prospective veteran communities
- Provided support and motivation to student veterans in academic goals
- Implemented new technology and expanded outreach and recruitment efforts
- Promoted inclusion of female veterans in a male-dominated environment
Transfer Coordinator
Experience Berkeley Transfer
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted non-normative students from underserved communities in applying for transfer to UC Berkeley
- Conducted workshops, arranged meetings with admissions personnel, and provided advice to students
- Conducted outreach efforts at local community colleges to promote the Experience Berkeley Transfer program
Social Media Director
BAPAC San Diego
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Created a social media presence for the non-profit organization BAPAC
- Utilized data analysis to identify gaps in younger age medians and developed strategies to increase reach in the target age group
Photojournalist
SD Voice and Viewpoint
01.2010 - 12.2015
Education
BA - Media Studies
University of California
06.2018
Skills
- Problem solving
- Program management
- Team management
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Business administration
- Staff development
- Student Services
- Program coordination
- Project management
Timeline
Assistant Director
CreekStone Academy
05.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
Hope Through Housing
01.2023 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
Operation Homefront
01.2021 - 12.2022
Veteran Program Coordinator
Contra Costa College
01.2019 - 12.2020
Project Coordinator
Fung Fellowship
01.2016 - 12.2018
Lead Peer Adviser
Cal Veteran Service Center (CVSC)
01.2014 - 12.2018
Transfer Coordinator
Experience Berkeley Transfer
01.2014 - 12.2015
Social Media Director
BAPAC San Diego
01.2012 - 12.2015
Photojournalist
SD Voice and Viewpoint
01.2010 - 12.2015
BA - Media Studies
University of California
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