Paula Yazmin Dalsimer

Experience

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  KIPP Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Summer Intern
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  Teach For America

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  Corps Member

  Taught 5th grade Thinking Skills as a Teach for America corps member. Developed a Critical Thinking Skills enrichment class for 5th grade students.

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  KIPP NYC

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2017

  Math Teacher & Grade Level Chair

  Responsible for the design and implementation of 8th grade Common Core math instruction with experience designing and implementing 5th-7th grade math lessons. As grade level chair, also responsible for leading a staff of 8th grade teachers to maintain a growth mindset culture within the cohort in order to develop the necessary independence skills students need to make a successful transition into high school.

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  BetterLesson

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  Master Teacher

  Selected as a Master Teacher as part of the Gates-funded Better Lesson Master Teacher Project, designed to scale the successes and share the practices of the country's premier mathematics teachers. Master teachers share curriculum, video narratives describing lessons, and in-depth video lessons to share with teachers across the country.

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  Teach For America

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Recruitment Manager, Teach For America

  Using data analysis, marketing initiatives, and networking skills, I work to raise awareness about educational inequity on campus. I recruit the most diverse, passionate, and promising leaders from the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Oberlin College to commit to teach for two years in a low-income community, before continuing as life-long advocates for equity and justice.  Execute all aspects of college recruitment—pipeline development, outreach, one-on-one cultivation, event planning, relationship building, hiring Mobilize professional alumni and university faculty to engage in events, networking opportunities, and classroom or regional site visits Manage and develop a team of Campus Campaign Coordinators to reach rigorous weekly goals, create innovative events and marketing strategies, and support pipeline development Build relationships with high level faculty and university gatekeepers to generate candidate recommendations and partner on campus wide events and initiatives Show less

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  Carnegie Learning

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Math Specialist

  A Carnegie Learning Math Specialist is a master practitioner and well-versed in mathematics content and pedagogy. Math Specialists work directly with classroom teachers to foster a growth mindset and support the development of their teaching practice in order to improve learning in mathematics for all students.Carnegie Learning Math Specialists work with teachers in classrooms four days per week with one office day to plan, prepare, organize data, and provide feedback/reports to teachers and leaders. Show less

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  Catalyst Academy Charter School

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

  In my final six months at Catalyst, I transitioned to teaching 3rd grade, where I focused on targeted reading instruction and remediation. Collaborating with the Inclusive Learning team, I actively participated in creating resources and implementing evidence-based curricula to address the unique needs of each student. During my entire tenure at Catalyst, I also engaged in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process, working collaboratively with leadership to ensure comprehensive support for all students. I cherished our commitment to Socio-Emotional Learning curricula and the dedication to providing STEM, Music, and Art classes four days a week, enriching the overall educational experience for our students. Show less As a Founding 1st Grade Teacher at Catalyst Academy Charter School, I embraced a dynamic role that went beyond literacy instruction. Over the course of two years, I not only fostered a strong foundation in reading and writing but also delivered engaging math and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons. This multifaceted approach aimed to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience, nurturing both their academic and emotional growth.Throughout my tenure, I championed data-driven decision-making processes. Proficient in continuous data collection, I actively collaborated with administrators and parents to develop comprehensive growth plans for each student. This commitment to leveraging data ensured tailored support and informed strategies to enhance the overall learning journey. Show less

  • 3rd Grade Teacher

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Founding 1st Grade Teacher

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
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  Candor & Co Consulting

  Apr 2024 - now

  Operations Manager

  Candor & Co Consulting forms strategic alliances with organizations to create positive, systems-level change for children, families, and communities through program design, strategic implementation, and social impact initiatives. We prioritize relationships, strive for connectedness and alignment with our partners and stakeholders, and uphold an unrelenting commitment to antiracism.As Candor & Co's operations manager over the next three months, my goals will be: * Process Improvement: Developing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline processes and enhance team efficiency.* Documentation: Creating and managing necessary documentation such as project briefs/decks, surveys, meeting agendas, and project recaps/memos, aligning with company standards and guidelines.* Team Development and Culture: Leading the development of the Candor & Co Team Operations Handbook, co-developed with the Founder, and facilitated the onboarding of new contractors. Supporting the planning of annual team retreats to foster team communication and culture.* Client Engagement and Satisfaction: Managing client communication, deliverables, and feedback tracking, ensuring timely responses and high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Show less