Tamara Shaheed
Laplace,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Detail-oriented and dynamic. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams. Ability to use the above to be adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with learning goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grant Audit Consultant
Independently Employed
03.2016 - Current
- Assess grant requests for proposals, review responses and recommended acceptance.
- Guide and maintain partnership agreements
- Provide technical and administrative oversight and support.
- Monitor and analyze changing laws, regulations and policies pertaining to grants.
- Encourage community involvement and increase awareness of the organization's mission.
- Review internal controls and staffing
- Strategize with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Data Analyst Consultant
Independently Employed
03.2016 - Current
- Identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Uphold security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Extract and interpret data patterns to translate findings into goals and outcomes.
- Develop required policies and procedures that reflect actual goals, tasks and workflows, while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with management and stakeholders.
- Utilize dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Create data models to support decision-making processes.
- Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures.
- Keen attention to Key Performance Indicators
Education Director
Atlantic Avenue/ Duffield Children Centers
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
- Reviewed and refreshed curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to supportive of curricula and goals.
- Planned staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes and teacher performance.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and leverage resources.
Educational Instructor
Teach For America
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - Social Work
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PASkills
- Decision-Making
- Report Writing
- Conflict Negotiation and Resolution
- Quality Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Collection
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Data Integrity Validation
- Classroom Evaluations
- Community Outreach
- Instructor Coaching
- Performance Evaluations
- Multicultural Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
Affiliations
Leadership for Educational Equity
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Timeline
Grant Audit Consultant
Independently Employed
03.2016 - Current
Data Analyst Consultant
Independently Employed
03.2016 - Current
Education Director
Atlantic Avenue/ Duffield Children Centers
12.2012 - 03.2016
Educational Instructor
Teach For America
08.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Cedar Crest College
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