Saralda O.

Experience

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  Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

  Mar 2000 - May 2018

  • Oversee all program activities for Upward Bound and Science Technology Entry Program (STEP) for over 200 students• Implemented College’s Pre-Engineering Summer Program• Supervised hire and train administrative staff, program instructors, tutors, and mentors• Designed and oversee summer programs for all programs• Developed and facility STEM workshops for organizations such as Girl Scouts, Pathways to Graduation and Variety Boys and Girls Club• Held Professional Development workshops for Pathways to Graduation teachers• Generated internal and external reports for cohorts and examine programs’ effectiveness through self-evaluations• Tracked student academic progression through program assessments• Designed and implement college readiness programs, including financial aid and scholarship workshops as well as college tours• Conducted life skills, personal development, career, financial aid and college readiness seminars• Coordinated cultural and informational events, and organize monthly student meetings• Counseled participants and family members as needed on career, academic, and other personal matters• Prepared yearly Annual Performance Reports• Maintained budgets of programs Show less • Directed Upward Bound, a college readiness program, for 60 high school students• Supervised and train tutors, mentors and other administrative staff• Assessed academic, motivational and personal needs to prepare individualized service plans for each student• Generated internal and external reports with cohort record keeping and program evaluations• Developed and maintain master database to track student academic progression• Designed and implement college readiness programs, including financial aid and scholarship workshops as well as college tours• Assisted students in resume writing, interviewing and overall communications• Conducted life skills, personal development, career, financial aid and college readiness seminars• Coordinated cultural and informational events, and organize monthly student meetings• Counseled participants and family members as needed on career, academic, and other personal matters• Organized STEM events for students with help of College faculty and staff• Prepared yearly Annual Performance Reports for the U.S. Department of Education• Implemented and coordinate six-week summer program• Maintained budget Show less • Created and updated course outline to include important material including lessons on Title IX, VAWA and Campus Safety• Developed, conducted and facilitate workshops for first year students, including topics such as Presentation Skills, How to Succeed in College, Time Management, Effective Study Skills, Domestic Violence Awareness, Suicide and Depression• Designed and implemented Peer Leader program to assist instructors in Freshman Year Experience course and act as a liaison for students• Supervised, trained and evaluated Peer Leaders• Instructed course, with an emphasis on student success, while promoting college community• Assisted students with registration and advise students on major choices Show less • Directed Student Support Services program for 200+ students• Supervised, trained and evaluated staff• Made student assessments for referral into developmental and academic interventions• Developed and implemented Student Early Warning Intervention Program along with the CLIQ card program to track at-risk participants and motivate them for success• Worked closely with faculty to assist at-risk students• Created and maintained student progression database• Generated internal and external reports with cohort recording and program evaluations• Assisted participants with registrations while tracking their progress to ensure completion of degree• Conducted career, academic, group and personal counseling for participants on weekly basis and made referrals to community health facilities when needed• Assisted students with resumes, interviewing skills and internships• Implemented monthly student meetings, including life skills and personal development workshops• Coordinated cultural and educational events on and off campus• Managed six-week summer program Show less

  • Executive Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs

    Sept 2007 - May 2018

  • Director, Upward Bound; Academic Advisor

    Sept 2003 - May 2018

  • First Year Experience Coordinator

    Mar 2000 - Aug 2016

  • Student Support Services - Assistant Director 2000-2003/Director 2003-2005

    Mar 2000 - Aug 2005
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  New York Institute of Technology

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2023

  Year 1 Curriculum Coordinator

  Implement the learning management systems (Canvas, and Akila [Moodle platform], Piazza) to develop, coordinate and maintain first year course lecture/lab schedules, exams, remediation schedules and academic course materials for over 100 faculty members each semesterManage schedule/content changes to courses from year to year including faculty lecture assignments using a database created on Google SheetsPioneered the transition of course development to virtual using the Google Suites platform to foster collaboration between departments, faculty and Academic AffairsCollaborate with Course Leaders, Lab Coordinators, Department Chairs and Deans (from both NYITCOM’s Jonesboro, AR and Long Island, NY campuses) to coordinate course’s lectures and labs and events schedule to ensure timely release of schedule including course syllabusGenerate and maintain lecture video galleries within the cloud-based media space Kaltura and integrate media content within the LMS such as CanvasWork with IT staff to address issues with LMS technical issuesAssign and maintain student lab group assignments for class size of approximately 350 students each semesterAssist exam coordinators with exam development, exam day events and trained/supervised proctors for community events Show less

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  Relay Graduate School of Education

  Mar 2023 - now

  Manager, Instructional Technology Design