Yvonne Lerew

Experience

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  Center for New Americans, LSS/SD

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2005

  Education Program Coordinator

  Implemented education programs for refugees and immigrants including adult ESL, refugee orientation, and workforce development. Developed new curriculum, taught classes and advised students. Expanded capacity to serve over 600 students per year through strategic planning, fiscal management and grant and report writing. Supervised 8 to 10 teachers, plus support staff and volunteers.

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  Year Up, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Learning Director

  Developed and compiled new curriculum, lessons and materials for Professional Skills class to prepare 18-24 year old urban and immigrant youth for successful corporate apprenticeships that led them to achieve professional careers and transition to higher education. Taught classes and advised students.

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  Wallin Education Partners

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Director of Scholar Support Services

  Provide leadership for scholarship program serving over 700 low-income, first generation students to achieve over 97% retention and over 75% college graduation rates. Supervise team of 6-8 off-site advisors. Coordinate services with representatives at colleges and universities to support student success. Manage scholar application and selection process in partnership with area high schools. Expanded program to include students from12 additional high schools in 7 districts.

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  CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidos en Servicio)

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2016

  Senior Development Officer (prior positions: Education Program Development/Program Manager)

  SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (2014-2016); DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (2012-2104) Collaborate with program leaders to develop and expand programs. Research and explore new funding opportunities. Write and submit grant proposals to government and private funders. Work with VP of Finance to develop program budgets. Communicate with stakeholders. Supervise college interns in development area to improve their writing and professional communication skills. Raise over $3 million from government and private funders.• EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (2011-2012): Develop and pilot new adult education programs and classes in the areas of workforce development, customer service, computer literacy and financial empowerment.• EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER (2009- 2011): Provide leadership to ESL education programs serving over 600 Latino and other immigrant adults and their children per year. Supervise site coordinators, teachers, AmeriCorps members, interns and volunteers.*CLUES’ adult education program was recognized as a PEGASUS Program of Excellence by the Minnesota Department of Education in 2011 Show less

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  St. Catherine University

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teach “English 1300: Reading and Writing for College Success” for at-risk, first yearstudents to help them develop academic skills needed for college success. Collaborate with paired core class instructor to align instruction and support students. Achieve high levels of student success and engagement through combination of challenging standards and caring support for each individual.

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  Children's Defense Fund

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2022

  Development and Communications Director - CDF-Minnesota
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  Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest

  Jan 2020 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teach Effective Communications and Effective Writing courses in the Associates Degree program.

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  Citizens League

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director of Development