Cecilia Rivas
Los Angeles
Summary
Program Manager with extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement at Reading Partners. Successfully led initiatives that boosted student enrollment, attendance, and literacy growth while training and developing high-performing teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, utilizing data analysis to drive program improvements and collaboration. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to evolving challenges, consistently meeting organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Reading Partners
Los Angeles
10.2021 - Current
- Led, developed and mobilized a team of AmeriCorps Members and volunteers to deliver high-quality, effective one-on-one instruction to elementary aged students.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Assisted in developing training materials for AmeriCorps members.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Facilitated workshops designed to educate parents and stakeholders about the program, how to support their students.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Directed day-to-day operations of 5 reading centers, managing internal and external relationships.
Senior Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
Los Angeles
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed, maintained and strengthen relationship between Reading Partners and the school partner.
- Reached and exceeded enrollment goal, served 57/55 students, with an average of 93% attendance. Continuously worked to grow reading capacity to serve more students.
- Assessed, tutored, monitored student behavior and progress using Google Drive, Salesforce, and Renaissance Learning.
- Supported first and second-year site coordinators by leading trainings and facilitating peer discussion groups.
- Planned and executed regional events for national service days and reported a summary to the national office.
- Developed strategies to prioritize enrollment to increase student outcomes and a higher session number.
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
Los Angeles
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Coached and managed 75+ volunteer tutors to provide quality one-on-one literacy instruction to striving K-5th grade readers.
- Served 51 students and exceeded enrollment goal by 15%. Managed to have over 90% attendance for the year.
- Assessed and created individualized reading plans for students.
- Built relationships and collaborated with teachers and school staff to maximize student achievement.
- Monitored student progress using Salesforce, tracked student and tutor attendance using Google Sheets.
Teacher Assistant
Pasadena City College
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Graded homework, recorded on excel document and created teacher resource answer keys.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Utilized technology-based tools to support instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Special Education
San Francisco State University
San FranciscoAssociate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College
PasadenaSkills
- Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Salesforce
- Google Drive
- Renaissance Learning
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Cross-functional team builder
- Program leadership
- Training and development
- Detail-oriented
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Relationship management
- Event planning
- Volunteer coordination
Languages
Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
Reading Partners
10.2021 - Current
Senior Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
08.2019 - 10.2021
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
08.2018 - 07.2021
Teacher Assistant
Pasadena City College
01.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Special Education
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Pasadena City College
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