Naledi Semela

Experience

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  Colgate University

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Student Caller (fund-raising)

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Residential/Academic Coach

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
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  The Spence School

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Communications Manager

  • website design and development• writing and editing for web and print• liaison between Parents' Association and School• design and manage school calendar of events• supervise summer office interns• instructor to Interschool Leadership Fellows• special web/print communications liaison to AdmissionsAdmissions Fellow• Represent the School at fairs• Visit nursery schools to observe applicants and develop relationships• Serve on LS, MS and US Admissions Decision Committees • Read all prospective student files and advise on acceptance• Administer "Playgroup" Kindergarten Assessments• Proctor MS and US Assessment Tests for Admissions• Sit on Q&A panels for perspective parents• Participate in hosting Admissions events or perspective families Show less

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  NEW YORK INTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Teacher & Mentor

  • Worked with 11th and 12th grade students from eight elite private schools• Seminars in leadership development and senior civic engagement projects• Curriculum development and execution

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  The TEAK Fellowship

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  A combination of job responsibilities and initiatives, including:• Dean for 33 high school fellows, grades 9-11• Academic and social support• Leading class meetings throughout the academic year• Teaching a Freshman Seminar course in the Summer Institute to rising 9th graders• Teaching a Leadership class to current 7th grade fellows• Leading curriculum design for Leadership component to TEAK Fellowship• Committee work in strategic planning and execution for the organization• New communications initiatives in high school programs and social media• Admissions committee• Admission Information sessions• Proctor testing for Admissions• Proctor standardized testing for High School Placement Show less

  • Associate Director of Admissions

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Assistant Director of High School Programs

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Prep for Prep

  May 2018 - Jun 2021

  Associate Director of Admissions

  • Recruitment and assessment of 3500+ applicants for 200 spots in two programs• Lead information sessions to large and small audiences describing Prep programs and independent schools• Completely redesign process and information sessions to virtual platform on through Zoom webinars• Hire and supervise a team of five Admissions Officers and one Admissions Coordinator• Organize team meetings, retreats, and yearlong professional development• Foster relationships with community-based organizations and public schools throughout New York City• Attend ISAAGNY meetings for admissions and placement professionals on behalf of Prep for Prep• Recruit and manage a steady pool of alumni and parent volunteers for panels Show less

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  Early Steps

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2024

  Interviewer

  Playgroup-style assessment of young learners age 3-5 in preperation for Kindergarten at independent schools.

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  MPG Consulting

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2024

  Consultant, Coach
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  The Browning School

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Chief Equitable Practices Officer

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Director of Equitable Practices and Social Impact

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2024
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  Naledi Strategies, LLC

  Oct 2021 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Consulting and coaching services related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice