Ninoshka Parra Ojeda

Experience

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  Puerto Rico Department of Education

  Nov 2004 - May 2008

  Teacher Assistant

  Offered teaching assistance in English classes to kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 6th-grade students. Education curriculum management to evaluate academic student attitudes. Helped teachers and students with their schoolwork. Assisted in the social and educational development of students under the direction and supervision of the head teacher. Assist in the implementation of an Individualized Education Plan (PEI) for students. Help parents monitor their child's progress. Help teachers with students’ records. Provided classes and classroom management in the event of teacher absence. Show less

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  Think Centers

  May 2006 - May 2010

  Administrator/teacher

  Operated two tutoring centers in Condado and Guaynabo. Offered tutoring and supervised studies to students in different school subjects. Recruited and supervised personnel of 6-8 staff members.Coordinated diverse curriculum for students in elementary, middle, and high school according to their educational needs. Provided academic counseling and individualized tutoring according to student needs.

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  PRISA PROGRAM: FAMILIAS CAPACES

  May 2008 - Jul 2009

  Recreation leader

  Developed different activities to promote goals, values, and a sense of belonging in participant children and their families. Promoted Program services in the community. Supported therapists during workshops in the community. Conducted activities as recommended by the recreational therapist and offer tutoring services.

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  Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico

  Aug 2010 - May 2016

  Educational Leader

  Responsible for the implementation and management of the educational program and Summer Camps. Provided services over 200 students. Recruited and supervised personnel of 20 staff members, including, Tutoring Leaders, Specialized Tutoring Leaders, Art, and Dance Leaders. In charge of club operations in the absence of the Director. Ensured the educational program met organizational strategy requirements. Developed a plan to cultivate schools and community collaboration promoting services offered. Developed and implemented extracurricular activities to offer participants at the Club. Worked directly with schools to help participants with academic lag. Created and offered workshops for students and their families. Mentored participants to achieve academic and personal goals. Educated personnel on learning styles and multiple intelligence concepts. Show less

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  Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

  Nov 2016 - now

  Assist in co-directing the project to complete the following activities:• Complete the signing of the articulation agreement with Hostos Community College.• Supervise the implementation of the Summer Bridge Camp.• Supervise activities aimed at recruiting school studentshigher education through workshops and conferences to teachers and counselors.• Supervise the research mentoring program.• Supervise the research Journal Review Club.• Supervise the internship component of the project.• Provide support to the director in the required reports Show less Direct, plan, and administer a federal program with the objective of achieving the continuity of funds that allows offering the academic, financial and career advising services and activities outlined in the grant, to our Hispanic students. Recruited and supervised personnel of 10 plus staff members. Quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the effectiveness of the services and activities planned each year. Prepare and manage the assigned budget. Promote Program services through presentations at meetings, informational materials, talks, letters, emails, orientation, interviews, and other activities that support the dissemination of services offered to students. Prepare and submit end-of-year interim and annual performance reports to the Federal Department of Education.Achievements: Guided project to reach main objectives including retention of 91% of student participants to re-enroll from one semester to the next. According to the satisfaction survey report, 100% of the students were satisfied with the services we offered. Show less Direct, plan, and administer a federal program offering tutoring and mentoring services to Hispanic students, with the objective of achieving continuity of funds that allow the services and activities outlined in the grant to be offered. Recruited ad supervise personnel of 15 plus staff members. Prepare and manage assigned budget. Promote Program services through presentations at meetings, informational materials, talks, letters, emails, orientation, interviews, and other activities that support the dissemination of services offered to students. Facilitate professional development activities for faculty and support staff, focused on success, socio-academic perspectives, active learning, and retention strategies. Prepare and submit end-of-year interim and annual performance reports to the Federal Department of Education.Achievements: Guided project to reach main objectives including persistence of 97% of student participants to re-enroll from one semester to the next. 90% of students that participated in tutoring and mentoring services obtained “C” or more in their courses. Show less Worked together with the Directors Grant, to achieve continuity of funds that allow the services and activities outlined in the grant to be offered. Recruited and Supervised personnel of 15 staff members that offered tutoring and mentoring services to Hispanic students. Created a monitoring system of the participation of faculty, other personnel, and students in Title V-HIS Grant activities. Responsible for guiding university students who participate the program in the process of developing to the maximum their capacity for studies. Strengthening tutoring and mentoring component of student’s participation. Academic follow-up of students that participate in the tutoring and mentoring services. Organized a work plan for professional development activities to offer faculty, professional counselors, advisors, students, and project staff. Maintained updated work plan and ensure compliance with project objectives. Performed tasks focused on developing students necessary skills to face challenges in order to become familiar with their groups, educational settings, the community, and the world of labor entrepreneurship. Show less

  • Project Co-Director "A Culture of Research Achievement at Sagrado (CoRA-Sagrado)"

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Director- Title V-HSI "Meaningful Advising Services"

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Director Title V-HSI "Active Learning..."

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Title V- HSI Educational Coordinator

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2019