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Toija Sandifer

Hallandale,FL

Summary

Visionary educational leader with 30+ years of experience serving children, youth, and families through program development, administration, and community partnerships. Proven track record in managing educational services, supervising staff, developing curricula, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Seeking a leadership role as Director of Educational Services to foster academic success, empower underserved communities, and ensure operational excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Educator

Gang Alternative, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
  • Lead educational programming for COS/COSP Program, working directly with families to improve educational outcomes and parenting practices.
  • Manage caseload of 14+ families; conduct assessments, develop family support plans, and coordinate referrals to community resources.
  • Facilitate 60+ sessions using evidence-based curricula, incorporating state standards and educational best practices.
  • Provide coaching and psychoeducation to parents, promoting positive parent-child interactions, social-emotional development, and academic readiness.
  • Collaborate with schools, community agencies, and healthcare providers to enhance family support systems.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency regulations.

Grants Compliance Officer

Manhood On the Go Foundation
01.2017 - Current
  • Serve as an informational resource and liaison on programmatic compliance to the President/CEO and Board of Directors.
  • Monitor and track all public and private grants, ensuring adherence to funding requirements and deadlines.
  • Collect, organize, and submit supporting documentation for RFPs, contract procurement, and reporting requirements.
  • Establish and manage a database to track grants, contracts, reporting, and deliverables.
  • Create internal controls and procedures to meet compliance criteria required by foundations, corporations, and donors.
  • Oversee schedules and tools to ensure timely preparation and submission of required reports and contractual obligations.
  • Develop and facilitate trainings/workshops on compliance and risk assessment.
  • Initiate collaborations with government agencies and local stakeholders to invest in programs that promote economic growth and improve social conditions.

Success Coach

Career Source Broward
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Guided clients through educational and career planning, creating individualized learning paths and employment strategies.
  • Delivered orientations on WIOA programs; provided ongoing support to help clients achieve academic and professional milestones.
  • Facilitated workshops, coordinated tutoring and training schedules, and ensured timely reporting for program compliance.

Resident Relocation Specialist

Cameron Professional Management, LLC
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supported families navigating educational transitions during relocation, assisting with school enrollment and community integration.

Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provided home-based educational and behavioral interventions for families with youth at risk of out-of-home placement.
  • Partnered with schools to develop intervention plans supporting academic and behavioral success.

Foster Grandparent Coordinator

Community Action Committee
05.2014 - 11.2017
  • Oversaw educational tutoring and mentoring services through the Foster Grandparent Program.
  • Managed curriculum development, volunteer supervision, compliance reporting, and special events.

Education

Master of Science - Masters of Professional Studies

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Knoxville College
Knoxville, TN
05-1990

Skills

    * Program and Staff Management
    * Educational Program Development
    * Curriculum Planning & Compliance
    * Budget Oversight & Resource Management
    * Grant & Contract Management
    * Community Outreach & Engagement
    * Family & Youth Advocacy
    * Strategic Planning
    * Data Management & Reporting
    * Strong Attention to Detail
    * Excellent Time Management

Timeline

Parent Educator

Gang Alternative, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Success Coach

Career Source Broward
09.2023 - 01.2024

Resident Relocation Specialist

Cameron Professional Management, LLC
12.2020 - 12.2021

Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages
10.2017 - 12.2019

Grants Compliance Officer

Manhood On the Go Foundation
01.2017 - Current

Foster Grandparent Coordinator

Community Action Committee
05.2014 - 11.2017

Master of Science - Masters of Professional Studies

Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Knoxville College

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