Shana Barrera, M.Ed.

Experience

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  Sahuaro Girl Scout Council

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  AmeriCorps Member

  Co-created and partnered with the Pima County Library to create an InformationTechnology paid internship for High School girls. The internship trained girls in basic web design, Internet safety, social media and basic multi-media. In addition to developing their skills, girls were given the opportunity to meet and learn from women who work in technology related careers. At the end of the program, girls transformed from students to teachers and taught classes at four Pima County Library locations.Implemented environmental and social justice curriculum for teen programs. Assisted with creating community service and interest projects.Maintained and developed volunteer relationships.Facilitated juvenile girls group program on weekly basis. Weniger anzeigen

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  WithinReach

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Community Outreach Specialist/AmeriCorps Member

  Provided in‐person referral, information, application assistance and follow‐up services to families, connected families to food assistance programs and other resources at food banks, public libraries, and community centers throughout King County. Trained and managed United Way of King County volunteers.Supported WithinReach’s entire statewide outreach unit, including the call center (Family Health Hotline) and online resource tool www.ParentHelp123.org. Supported the outreach unit with screening, application assistance and client follow‐up. Weniger anzeigen

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  Highline School District/ Global Connections High School

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Bilingual Para Educator/Family Liaison

  Provided individual and group academic tutoring support to English Language Learners qualified students. Monitored student progress. Assisted students and teachers to promote academic achievement across a variety of settings and tasks.Participated in instructional planning and professional development. Worked with district staff to administer English Language Proficiency assessments. Performed a wide variety of interpretation services. Attended parent-teacher conferences, IEP (Individual Education Plan) conferences, and community meetings. Served as a liaison between the school, student's family, and the community. Lead and coordinated family engagement programming for the bilingual community. Collaborated with school and district staff to develop family engagement programming. Collaborated and problem solve with staff working with the bilingual community. Made visits to student homes to discuss academic achievement, social service needs, and district policy and procedure. Refferred students and their families to community social service agencies. Weniger anzeigen

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  Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  Program Specialist

  Develop and facilitate year round program opportunities that meet the council objectives and write and maintain outcome based curriculum that delivers the Girl Scout message. Develop community collaborations. Ensure program development and implementation as designated by the council and GSUSA.

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Instructional Assistant

  Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups. Conduct demonstration to teach such skills as Conduct demonstration to teach such skills as literacy, fine motor skills, emotional and social learning. Supervise students in classroom, playground, and gymnasium.

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

  Visiting Research Assistant and Lead ESL Instructor

  Schedule and coordinate weekly meetings to discuss program and professional development opportunities, policy protocols, and program reviews. Facilitate English as a Second Language to Head Start parents in South West side communities in Chicago; Organize, prepare, and create lesson plans to meet Illinois Community College Board ESL Content Standards. Assess, monitor, and review learners’ progress based on Illinois Community College Board ESL Content Standards to assure progress towards meeting program goals and objectives. Implement and evaluate instructional materials based on adult second language learning pedagogy to instructional and support staff.Support development of AmeriCorps members/Federal Work Study students and Secretary of State Volunteer Tutors. Weniger anzeigen

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  Read With You

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  Online English Instructor

  Plan, prepare, and deliver interactive English as Second Language lessons in an individual setting via conferencing software; provide qualitative and quantitative data on language development based on goals and lessons taught.Communicate and organize with the operating office regarding student assignments, schedules, and student progress.

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  2U

  Sept 2018 - now

  Interview prospective students by asking the right questions to ensure they are a fit for specific enterprise partnering programs: Netflix, NFLPA, Cognizant, TEK Systems, GE Digital and Group M. Counsel and Consult; Explain the value of our programs and assist students with the admissions and enrollment process. Establish rapport with prospective students, providing support and encouragement throughout the duration of the recruiting process with regular follow up ensuring the prospect is fully informed about the program and progress with starting or completing their programI have been on the Enterprise Admissions team since May 2019. Weniger anzeigen

  • Admissions Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Senior Admissions Advisor

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Admissions Advisor

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2020