Eva S.

Experience

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  CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  Community Organizer

  Responsible for two community gardens, community outreach, programs, curriculum development, educational workshop, leadership development, volunteer management, worker’s rights, adult ESL course, and crafting classes.Coordinate events that serve an average of 200-400 people; book drive, bookbag drive, and celebrations.Mentored three interns and created individual projects for each.Recovered over $7,000 dollars in unpaid wages for 19 workers.Organized warehouse workers to file OSHA violations and accomplished company to be fined with $64,200 dollars for blocking exit routes, chemical, noise, and energy control hazards. Led grassroots campaign that led to the Implementation of a pedestrian-friendly redesign of New Brunswick's major avenue. Organized and won Earned Sick Leave ordinance in the City of New Brunswick. Show less

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  Teach For America

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

  Corps Member
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  Baltimore City Public Schools

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Spanish Teacher

  Developed curriculum for Pre-K, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and highly engaging instructionallessons for SpanishAssessed and monitored 250+ students progress for each school year and independentlysupervised classes of 20-28 studentsFundraised three projects worth $500 each through PledgeCents and DonorsChoose

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  CASA

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

  Education Manager

  I lead transformative education programs that empower adult learners and youth from diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential. My expertise lies in program management, community engagement, and leadership development, fostering opportunities for growth and success.Adult ESOL Programs: Recruit, manage, and support virtual English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for adults in Baltimore, creating accessible learning opportunities tailored to community needs.Youth Leadership Development: Host and mentor 20 youths in the New American Youth Leadership Council, spanning Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, cultivating advocacy and leadership skills.Multi-State Program Oversight: Oversee the Mi Espacio youth education program implementation across two states, ensuring high-quality delivery and impactful outcomes. Show less

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  New Jersey Community Capital

  Mar 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  As a Community Strategies Project Manager, I drive impactful projects that blend community engagement, strategic planning, and actionable implementation. I thrive at the intersection of client relationships, data-driven insights, and practical solutions, ensuring each engagement delivers meaningful results for neighborhoods, municipalities, and community stakeholders.Lead Projects: Manage neighborhood revitalization plans, municipal strategies, and tailored consulting engagements, achieving schedules, milestones, and deliverables.Engage Communities: Facilitate inclusive processes—charrettes, focus groups, surveys—that empower residents to shape their futures.Analyze & Strategize: Synthesize demographic and economic data into actionable plans, crafting visual content like maps, reports, and presentations. Show less