Lia Bukhowa, PMP

Experience

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  Teach For America

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Corps Member & Educator

  * Led the integration of iPad technology into the curriculum, fostering swift adoption and implementation, resulting in enhanced learning experiences for users.* Founded the student council, guiding recruitment and organizing community events, culminating in successful inaugural haunted house and fashion show fundraisers, generating over $5,000 for the organization.* Conducted a comprehensive development session for 34 team members on effective time management and organizational techniques to optimize success. Show less

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  The School District of Philadelphia

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2021

  History Educator

  * Increased engagement for 85% of 3,200 surveyed students by defining, building, and maintaining organization-wide curriculum project and providing onboarding support and training for 24 teacher team members, adjusting strategies where necessary.* Achieved record-high history scores that surpassed global averages and outperformed all other subjects, with an average of 86% achieving college-eligible scores by producing 500+ presentations annually and engaging 125 daily students. * Spearheaded planning and oversight of five school-wide events, negotiating with vendors, obtaining sponsor approval, and managing budgets for 50-100 participants per trip, ensuring 100% student participation within budget. * Directed students to register 800+ individuals to vote by establishing collaborative partnerships with community programs and politicians, encouraged active student participation in town halls, and obtained a special class invitation to the state capitol.* Boosted user engagement from 0 to 35 through direction of the Muslim InterScholastic Tournament Project which oversaw a $5,000 fundraiser initiative and coordination of participants in an inaugural academic competition. Show less

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  Norwalk Public Schools

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2024

  History Educator

  * Achieved 95% satisfaction rate among 125 surveyed students in ’23-24 by embracing diversity to foster an inclusive environment. * Surpassed key performance metrics by 3-5% by Q4 by effectively building all education project components including scope, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and data tracking systems using tools such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office. * Created seamless handoffs between grade-levels by directing a high-impact cross-functional team, facilitating weekly reporting sessions to evaluate plans, review documentation, align professional objectives, and mitigate potential risks. Show less

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  AKAM

  Sept 2024 - now

  Project Manager