Viridiana Carvajal
Kalamazoo
Summary
Professional Statement
Professional development specialist known for high standards and results-oriented approach. Extensive background in designing and executing impactful training programs, fostering culture of continuous improvement. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to change, and highly reliable. Expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and program management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Executive Director
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured staff and board collaborate to achieve vision and mission
- Ensure that the organization achieved its strategic goals
- Managed administration and other operations
- Actively engaged with the community to establish and maintain relationships with various organizations
- Fiscally managed the organization’s operation and annual budget as well as KYD Networks fiscal sponsored organizations
- Oversee, plan, and coordinated Communities of Practice for the school year
- Collaborated with Co-Executive Director to plan and implement Organization’s external events and other operations
OST Lead Program Development Coach
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided training, coaching, and technical assistance using the asses/plan/improve model from the David P. Weikart Center for youth program Quality with KYD Network’s OST Program Development Coaches in Calhoun and Kalamazoo
- Supported all coaches in the implementation of the Youth Program Quality Intervention
- Coached six organizations through the YPQI process
- Coordinated and implemented ongoing professional development, workshops, organizations events, and Communities of Practice school year and summer
- Supported staff in fully implementing Affinity groups
- Collaborated with Executive Director in different event planning and coaching support
OST Program Development Coach
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented with fidelity the Youth Program Quality Intervention with 10 youth serving organizations in Kalamazoo County
- Provided training and resources in areas such as Program Quality, Family Engagement, Youth Leadership, Social Emotional Learning, and Equity and Inclusion work
- Facilitated affinity groups within the cohort including Social Emotional Learning
- Coordinated and facilitated Skills Saturday and summer professional development
Curriculum Quality Manager
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Analyze student data, school and District improvement plans as well as 21st century grant requirements to inform after school program design and lesson content such as academic and enrichment
- Designed summer curriculum and curated lessons and resources that aligned with student’s academic learning during the school year
- Facilitated and coordinated professional development for after school professionals and summer staff
- Assisted in ongoing coaching for after school staff to increase knowledge and improve academic support skills
CIS Think Summer! Program Coordinator
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Responsible for implementing, overseeing, managing and supervising the in-person and virtual Think Summer program
- Communicating our in-person and virtual programming schedules with enrichment providers and one-time presenters
- Managing and updating attendance data for all 21st century grant schools
- Coaching and engaging staff in day-to-day tasks as well as providing them with any academic and enrichment resources
- Worked closely with Lead Youth Development Coach, Associate Director, and Senior Director
CIS El Sol Elementary After School Program Coordinator
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Responsible for implementing, overseeing, managing, and supervising the CIS After School program and any affiliates such as youth development coaches, volunteers, partnerships with community providers, and any other resources available to the program
Think Summer! Program Coordinator
Kids In Tune
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for implementing Communities In Schools Integrated Student Services model and working alongside the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and other Think Summer staff to assure that youth are reaching the supports necessary to improve their academic achievement, school attendance, and behavior
- Oversaw youth development staff and coached to assure a high-quality program
- Engaged with Parents and Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra staff to engage students in the music program
Youth Development Worker
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked with the After School Program at El Sol Elementary School, and Think Summer Programming
- Planned and conducted enrichment and academic activities for youth in Kinder through 2nd grade
- Monitored classroom objectives as well as the structure
- Identified youth’s skills and strengthened those skills through academic and enrichment activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Suite
- Data Interpretation
- Coaching
- Relationship Building
- Budgeting and financial management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
Certification
- Youth Work Methods TOT, October/2021
- SEL Methods TOF, May/2022
- Management TOT, November/2021
- Certification in Evaluation, University of South Florida, September/2022
Timeline
Co-Executive Director
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
04.2024 - Current
OST Lead Program Development Coach
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
09.2023 - 04.2024
OST Program Development Coach
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
10.2022 - 08.2023
Curriculum Quality Manager
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
08.2020 - 10.2022
CIS Think Summer! Program Coordinator
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
06.2019 - 07.2022
Think Summer! Program Coordinator
Kids In Tune
06.2018 - 08.2018
CIS El Sol Elementary After School Program Coordinator
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
08.2017 - 08.2020
Youth Development Worker
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
11.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kalamazoo College
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