Rachel Baker

Experience

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  Blount County Schools

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2015

  After School Program Leader

  *Developed curriculum & classroom plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.*Provided supervision and instruction that created a positive learning environment and allowed for student development.*Created a fun and safe learning environment.*Assisted students with homework assignments and provided tutorial help. *Led age appropriate group activities that engaged students in meaningful learning experiences.

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  Arc After School & Experiential Education

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assistant Site Coordinator

  *Assist with reviewing lesson plans for enrichment activities led by staff as well as spearhead new programs.*Develop and maintain relationships with school and district administrators on site.*Serve as liaison for parents, teachers, administration, students and staff.*Assist Site Coordinator with managing supplies, age appropriate curriculum, development and review.*Work with Site Coordinator to complete necessary paperwork, create student rosters, recruit for new student enrollment, process time sheets, evaluate staff members.*Work with Site Coordinator to create marketing materials – monthly calendars, newsletters, parent board, info corners to be shared with students, school staff and office staff.*Work with Site Coordinator to create, develop and complete multifaceted programs.*Communicate with parents daily regarding student progress.*Assist in managing staff schedules; hours, site budget, staff performance.*Manage administrative tasks, which could include billing, attendance and budget management. Show less

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  Hamilton College Consulting

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2017

  Tutoring Coordinator

  *Maintain master tutoring calendar with 10+ tutors, conduct client scheduling, and send appointment reminders.*Follow up with clients and students regarding satisfaction of tutoring services.*Respond to and fill all tutoring requests in a timely manner.*Time management of tutors.*Manage and track student progress on spreadsheets and send progress to parents.*Answering phones and greeting clients.*Payment processing and checking out clients.*Responding to client inquiries by email and telephone.*Hold regular progress meetings with tutors.*Conduct tutoring initial consultations.*Maintain confidentiality and discretion on all privileged, sensitive information. Show less

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  NORTH CHICAGO COMMUNITY PARTNERS NFP

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Manager of Operations

  *Manage relationships with key operations vendors.*Accomplish operations and organization mission by completing related results as needed.*Track vendor pricing, rebates, and service levels.*Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer related issues.*Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements.*Steward and maintain relationships with school district staff and district families by monitoring and supporting teacher morale, managing community food pantry, and coordinating military social events.*Create and manage multiple programs within the school district.*Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.*Meet or exceed operations labor budget expectations. Show less

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  OMNI Youth Services

  May 2019 - Nov 2019

  Dually Involved Youth Facilitator

  *Manages a caseload of 10-15 clients who are involved in both the juvenile justice system and foster care system.​*Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to engage youth, families, and informal and formal supports,​ including Caseworkers.​*Completes a strength-based assessment of all life domains identifying both strengths and needs.​*Facilitates and leads the Family Team in all meetings, ensuring youth and family voice is heard and​ respected by all team members.​*In collaboration with the Family Team, develops a comprehensive plan of care, assigning responsibilities​ to each team member, to address needs including both non-traditional services and Evidenced Based​ Treatments.​*Guides the team to develop a safety plan to address any anticipated crisis situation.​*Provides consultation and support to the Family Team in the implementation of the plan of care and​ monitoring the progress toward goal achievement.*​Assists team to adjust the plan of care, if movement toward goals is not happening.​*Gathers and inputs all data electronically for service progress tracking and quality assurance.​*Advocates for the youth and family in court and at team meetings. Show less

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  Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

  Youth Care Coordinator

  *Serve minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation through wrap around trauma-informed case management*Develop trusting relationships with children, youth, & guardians through a trauma-informed approach*Work closely with law enforcement, state and local agencies, and collaborative partners for case coordination*Coordinate and facilitate programs*Prepare and present information on youth services provided to community*Participate in local, state, and national organizations for youth services Show less

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  YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  GameChangers Program Coordinator

  *Recruit, develop, and maintain positive relationships with community partners. Ensure successful execution of programming in alignment with program design.*Lead the implementation of GameChangers through collaboration building, planned meetings, focus groups, reporting, evaluation measures and processes related to increasing partner site locations, and mentor development.*Supervise all other GameChangers staff and volunteers.*Present at public speaking engagements in the community related to GameChangers and other relevant topics.*Manage all GameChangers social media.*Develop vision and strategy for continued program growth.*Recruit community and site partnerships.*Ensure that all program activities are focused on effective gender-based violence prevention and intervention strategies for elementary and middle school youth, addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Show less

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  The Camp Koinonia Foundation, Inc.

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Compliance and Standards