Alix Cummin

Experience

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  The Crossroads School

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1999

  Director of Development

  Established all aspects of the development program, to include outreach to parents, educators, and the LD community for this transitional elementary and middle school, established to help prepare LD students to enter into mainstream independent and public schools. Established a Planned Giving and Major Gifts Committee. Created documentation of development department for PAPSA’s (Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators) accreditation process. Significant accomplishments:· Developed and improved Special Events revenues to over $90,000 yearly · Increased Annual Fund by 250%.· Exceeded first-ever $1 million Capital Campaign by $500,000 by increasing individual giving pool from less than 100 prospects to over 400 prospects and cultivating capital grant opportunities. (The success of this program enabled the school to add additional middle school classrooms, thereby expanding their scope to accommodate an enrollment increase from 72 to 104 students.) · Wrote successful grant requests totaling approximately 25% of the Annual Fund revenue. · Coordinated efforts of Board of Trustees and volunteers through this growth. Show less

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  Judith Bardes Associates

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Executive Assistant

  Provided administration and foundation management support. Reviewed proposals from organizations seeking grants from high-profile foundations, reviewed financial statements and supplemental materials of organizations to determine if there were any governance issues, tracked repeat proposal submissions over time, reviewed grant reports, provided administrative support for Boards of Trustees and Executive Directors of foundations, created publication materials outlining mission and granting requirements. Show less

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  Benchmark School

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2010

  Middle School Teacher

  Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies grades 6 – 7. Remedial reading and writing instruction and strategy instruction. Emphasized self-advocacy for the learner. Actively connected with students and families beyond the classroom. Additional Duties: School Photographer, Yearbook Editor, Mentor Advisory, Community Service, Spring Musical.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2010 - now

  Strategy and Content Instructor | Family Advocate | Advisor

  • Navigate Individualized Education Program (IEP) process with families to implement appropriate Learning Disability (LD) services for students taking Honors and Accelerated Level courses in area public schools. • Assist students in all aspects of curriculum review and selection. • Provide guidance and support, plan long-term projects, create strategic study aids for content area courses, plan, construct and revise essays; integrate assistive technology and goal setting. • Help students with life tasks, including applying for jobs. • Actively connect, and garner the trust and confidence of students and their families beyond the classroom, continuing relationships that have outlasted my assignment. Show less

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  Tech Impact

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Lead Instructor | IT Works

  Tech Impact is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower communities and nonprofits to use technology to better serve our world. ITWorks prepares motivated high school graduates for entry level jobs in information technology with leading corporations and nonprofits, through a 16-week immersive IT training and certification program. • Manage application process of 150+ students every six months, requiring phone interviews, group, and individual interviews to fill class roster of 18• Coordinate internships, prepare curriculum, manage interview and enrollment process for internship onboarding• Provide job search support to current students and graduates of the program. • Provide onboarding support and training for new instructors • Cultivate and manage internship sites and volunteers Show less

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  SquashSmarts

  Jul 2016 - now

  SquashSmarts is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of youth from Philadelphia public schools by providing intensive, long-term academic tutoring and squash instruction, while imparting high standards of personal integrity, health and fitness, and service to the community. · Assist SquashSmarts’ alumni with internship & employment guidance, manage on-going relationships with families and business career partners, and support alumni as academic, financial, & career advisor toward on-time graduation · Guide post-secondary process for all students transitioning from high school on career-readiness objectives that reflect best practices of diversity, inclusion and equity in higher education and equip students for economic success· Establish career development partnerships and design curriculum for 9-11th grade post-secondary exploration· Educate students and families on student application, financial aid application, and scholarship application processes and recommend candidates to appropriate resources· Design Seven Skills Curriculum and Data Metric Systems on SalesForce to facilitate agency success· Design materials for Board of Directors, Social Media Platforms, internal and external events· Cultivate and manage board members, volunteers and other staff who assist students in college & career objectives Show less SquashSmarts is a member of the National Urban Squash and Education Association (NUSEA). As Director of High School Academics, I work with students to maximize their educational planning process through high school and college. Providing an after-school program with a college and career preparatory environment, soft-skills, job training, and life-skills in a mentoring and caring relationship, SquashSmarts hopes to change students' and families' perceptions about what is possible to achieve through dedication to education, fitness and squash. As Senior Academic Director, I manage the middle and high school academic team and provide leadership and direction for programming. Show less

  • Director of College, Career, and Community Support

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Senior Academic Director, Director of Career and College Support

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Senior Academic Director, Director of High School Academics

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2020