Xavier E. Edwards

Experience

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  Bard High School Early College

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives and STEM Recruitment

  promote diversity within Bard High School Early CollegeOrganize student representatives from both BHSEC Queens and Manhattan to work together on recruitment teams to provide outreach to targeted communities and schoolsHave weekly check-ins and monthly meetings with students, the Directors of Admissions, Admissions Outreach Coordinator, and the Director of Diversity. This allow students to discuss the successes and obstacles the teams encounter during visits and presentations

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  New York Junior Tennis League

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Front Desk Receptionist

  Answered phone calls, scheduled meetings in designated conference room, received mail, and did other secretarial duties

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  Bard Early College at Harlem Children's Zone

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2021

  Plan a monthly skills-based workshop to develop skills based on time management, study environments, agenda planning, conflict resolution and academic resource development along with spaces for students to present research. Plan matriculation ceremony for students who transition from pre-college to the early college program, and for college students who transfer to their next four-year institutionsWork with students on action plans, individual student and parent check-ins, Bard informative newsletters and academic interventions to enhance academic and overall growth Enforce student behavior and discipline as given by Bard College’s Code of Conduct Teach pre-college or college courses comprised of students who have applied to enroll in the course based on a topic of interest to further prepare students for the academic rigor of college-level work outside of their core classes. Teach college advisory to prepare students for matriculation to their next undergraduate institutions Plan events that tie to the greater Bard network (Hannah Arendt Conference, Bard College at Simon’s Rock College Trip, 9th Grade Retreat, partnerships with Harlem Children’s Zone Centers) Advisor to the Bard Leadership Student Committee Serve as Admissions Coordinator to admit a new cohort of students in the Bard program yearly Coordinating Peer Tutoring, Bard Reading Mentors and responsible for the implementation of The Academic Resource Period (ARP) to give students additional academic support. Consult with and serve as a resource for students, guardians, parents, and teachers regarding the developmental needs of studentsMaintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulationsWork along with the guidance department, student support and college team to ensure overall academic and student success Show less Assist teacher in the classroom with norms and expectations, Facilitate lessons and assignments both inside and outside of the classroom, Work one on one with students who need extra help, Grade papers and evaluate course work along with teacher, Teach admissions seminar and work as part of an admissions committee for incoming students, give presentations on Early college initiatives, go to conferences to help foster better instruction in the college work on ways to spread awareness of the program through social media and communications. Show less

  • Director of Student Services

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

  • Student Services Coordinator

    May 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Program Administrative and Instructional Intern

    Feb 2014 - May 2015
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  Ithaca College

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Office Assistant
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  NYC Department of Education

  Jan 2019 - now

  ● Directs and oversees multi-year strategic planning, multi-modal authentic engagement initiativesand a wide range of special projects with senior leadership, interagency and community partners,leaders and internal and external stakeholders● Leads special projects for the division on behalf of the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor,including interfaith affairs, formal partnership with local Divine Nine organization and chapters,and mayoral initiatives in consultation with City Hall and other interagency collaborations● Serves as chief advisor and liaison for New York City Public Schools for the Panel forEducational Policy (PEP), governing school board for the largest city school district in thecountry● Oversee the work of the Panel for Educational Policy, including their responsibilities forapproving educational policies proposed by the Chancellor, Department’s budget, school capitalplan, contracts, labor agreements and proposals for changes in school utilization Show less

  • Chief Strategy Officer

    May 2023 - now

  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Family and Community Engagement & External Affairs

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Manager of Education Policy Engagement to the Chancellor at NYC Department of Education

    Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

    Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Executive Assistant to the Executive Superintendent

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019