Naja Sancen
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional who grew up in East Oakland to a single mother, with a track record in small business operations and classroom management. Excelled in curriculum development and diversity inclusion, enhancing student engagement and academic success. Skilled in conflict resolution and interpersonal communication, and is determined to give back to underprivileged communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Sancen's Luxe PicNics
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Planned small personal events for groups of 12 and smaller.
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Built own website.
- Created personalized contracts for each client's event.
- Processed payments.
- Provided customers with memorable experiences/celebrations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including location selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
Homemaker
Spouse
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Babysitter
- Accountant
- Chauffeur
- Mediator
- Educator
- Nurse
- House Cleaner
- Travel Agent
- Chef
- Grocery Shopper
- Etc.
Co-Teacher
Roses In Concrete Community School
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Fostered critical thinking skills in a group of 18-24 students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured and culturally relevant activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Visitor Experience Associate
Chabot Space & Science Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs (worked events such as weddings, First Fridays, Tinkerfest, etc.)
- Processed payments and sold memberships.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Answered 30+ phone calls per day and recorded/responded to messages.
- Assisted with creating documents and making copies as well as entering data and other minimal clerical tasks.
- Operated equipment for running planetarium shows.
Instructional Aide
Roses In Concrete Community School
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Put together all classroom furniture, organized classroom material, and thought of creative ways to display kids classwork.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Aided lead teacher in designing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported lead teachers during parent-teacher conferences, providing insight into student progress and strategies for continued success.
After School Program Leader
Roses In Concrete Community School
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 20 students.
- Distributed snacks
Summer Recreation Leader
Rainbow Recreation Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Supervised a group of 6-12 year olds.
- Contributed to staff meetings by sharing ideas for improving programming or addressing specific camper concerns as they arose.
- Curated daily activities relating to physical education, arts, leadership and mindfulness.
- Managed daily activity schedules efficiently, ensuring timely transitions between various programs and events.
- Distributed lunches and maintained basic cleanliness.
- Supervised field trips and free play time.
- Mediated conflict when necessary.
Career Coach
Youth Uprising
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Developed comprehensive career plans for clients, resulting in successful job placements for a group of 14-23 year olds.
- Assisted clients in identifying transferable skills and effectively communicating them during interviews.
- Conducted mock interviews with clients, improving their confidence and performance during actual job interviews.
- Entered timesheet data and dispersed checks.
- Recorded case notes.
- Conducted weekly trainings.
- Assisted with FAFSA and college applications, as well as college visits.
Education
No Degree - Africana Studies
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CANo Degree - Linguistics (Dual Enrollment)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CACertificate of Completion - Real Estate
Chamberlin Real Estate School
San JoseNo Degree - General Education
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CANo Degree - General Education
Chabot College
Hayward, CASkills
- Small business operations
- Planning and execution
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Project-based learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Case Management/Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Competence
- Positive Reinforcement
Accomplishments
Through the East Oakland Step to College program ran by Jeff Duncan Andrade and Patrick Camangian, I was tasked with developing socioeconomic research which I had the privilege of presenting at the American Educational Research Association in 2012 and 2013. I also presented research information at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in 2014. In 2011 I received the E3: Education, Excellence, and Equity Award from Dominican University.
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Sancen's Luxe PicNics
09.2022 - 12.2023
Co-Teacher
Roses In Concrete Community School
09.2017 - 02.2018
Homemaker
Spouse
02.2017 - 09.2022
Visitor Experience Associate
Chabot Space & Science Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
Instructional Aide
Roses In Concrete Community School
08.2016 - 01.2017
After School Program Leader
Roses In Concrete Community School
08.2016 - 01.2017
Summer Recreation Leader
Rainbow Recreation Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Career Coach
Youth Uprising
06.2014 - 08.2014
No Degree - Africana Studies
California State University - Northridge
No Degree - Linguistics (Dual Enrollment)
San Francisco State University
Certificate of Completion - Real Estate
Chamberlin Real Estate School
No Degree - General Education
Los Medanos College
No Degree - General Education
Chabot College
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