Melissa Perez

Experience

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  Fullerton School District

  Jan 2005 - May 2014

  Site Lead Supervisor of the ASES Expanded Learning programs. Coached and provided professional development to (11) Site Leads of each ASES After School Program. Provided support to the Program Suoervisor. Site Lead of an ASES After School Program at a Jr. High School in the Fullerton School District. Led a program for 100 7th and 8th-grade youth and 5 Instructional Assistant team staff. As a team, supported students with academic and enrichment opportunities. Provided parent engagement opportunities and community-building.

  • Site Lead Supervisor, Child Development Services

    Mar 2013 - May 2014

  • After School Site Lead, Child Development Services

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2013
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  Fullerton School District

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2021

  Supervisor, Child Development Services

  Supervisor of the ASES Expanded Learning Program. Oversee (11) ASES Sites for 1,000 Kinder- 8th Grade students. Coach and lead a team of 60+ youth development professionals.

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  BOOST Collaborative

  Aug 2017 - now

  BOOST Leadership Team

  The BOOST Leadership Team (BLT) provides big ideas, new connections, and practical strategies for planning and executing the annual BOOST Conference. The members of this comprehensive Leadership Team represent the diversity of after school, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time programs and include representatives serving at all field levels. Responsibilities of the BLT include content development based on insights from the field, workshop and presenter outreach, exhibitor referrals, conference logistics, operational support, and on-site management of all aspects of the BOOST Conference. Show less

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  California AfterSchool Network

  Feb 2021 - now

  Works with the CAN team and other statewide and national stakeholders to increase the quantity and quality of Out-of-School Time opportunities for youth in California.

  • Manager, Policy & Outreach

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Specialist, Policy & Outreach

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2023