Director

Posted on: 2008-07-23

Priscilla Peebles 527 10th Avenue, #508 Home: (619) 756-7646 San Diego, CA 92101 Work: (408) 710-3822 E-Mail: [email protected] ________________________________________ EDUCATION M.A. Sociology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA Specialization: Race and Ethnic Relations B.A. Sociology, Humboldt State University ACADEMIC HONORS Lifetime Member of Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in the Social Sciences AWARDS 2002 - Glenn Hoffmann Award – Exemplary Program. Santa Clara County School Boards 2000 - Certificate of Commendation – Alum Rock Union Elementary School District 2000 - Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contribution 2000 - TRIO Distinguished Service Award, 10 years in WESTOP 1992 - Most Outstanding Staff Member – Undergraduate Studies Student Development Services, San Jose State University CREDENTIALS California Community College Instructor Credential – Life California Community College Supervisor Credential – Life PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE •EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, Strategic Educational Planning & Organizational Development, Inc. (01/05 – present). Provide a broad list of services that includes grant writing, proofreading, identification of funding resources, strategies for writing and obtaining grants, revision of documents, letters of intent, needs assessment, evaluation, and budget preparation. •DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS, Academic Services, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA (02/90-5/04). Upward Bound Program, Educational Talent Search, TRIO Dissemination Partnership Program, CAL SOAP, Pre-Academic Development Program, Collaborative Training Institute and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. San Jose State University’s Office of Pre-College Programs was designed to increase student success and accessibility into higher education by coordinating the development and implementation of comprehensive, continuing school-family-community academic and motivation support programs. Responsible for the administrative management of comprehensive educational programs, which included planning, developing, managing, and evaluating the San Jose State University’s Office of Pre-College Programs. Responsibilities included develop, expend, and monitor budget, 2.3k; supervise 20 full-time staff and over 125 part-time staff/students; hire, supervise, and direct the training of staff in the delivery of services; ensure grant compliance; oversee core curriculum, coordinate public relations, outreach, and marketing campaign, develop and maintain community/statewide collaborations; maintain relations with school district administrators, teachers and counselors, community college instructors and staff, and university faculty and staff; research and write project proposals to maintain funding levels; maintain comprehensive database system; attend annual conferences; and evaluate program and prepare annual performance reports. Major accomplishments: •346% increase in funding, 1996 - 2004 ($544,406 - $2,432,644). •OVER 22 AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY •14 years directing the successful operations of the Upward Bound Summer Residential Program. •2002 - Glenn Hoffmann Award for Exemplary Programs, Santa Clara County School Boards Association, presented to Pre-College Programs and the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District for their collaborative work with the after school 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program. •2001 - California State Assembly Certificate awarded by S. Joseph Simitian, Member of the 21st Assembly District, for receiving the Glenn Hoffman Award for Exemplary Programs. •2001 - Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly, presented by Assemblyman Manny Diaz, 3rd District, for leadership and resourcefulness exhibited through commitment in promotion of college opportunities to San Jose high school students. •2001 - Commendation Award, City of San Jose District 5, presented by Mayor Ron Gonzales and Council Member Nora Campos, for the success of the PCP after school centers to increase student performance of low-income, first generation students so that they meet and/or surpass state and local standards in core academic subjects. •Certificate of Commendation, Alum Rock Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees, for PCP’s tireless enthusiasm, dedication and leadership in shaping and building the ongoing image of educational excellence. •Pre-College Programs voted the Most Outstanding Program in Undergraduate Studies Student Development Services at SJSU. Program students enter postsecondary programs at a rate of 95%. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT - 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, San Jose, CA (8/98 – 6/01). Responsible for securing and administering two 21st Century Community Learning Center programs (CCLC) at 6 middle and 2 elementary schools, approximately 1.7 mil. These were after school learning centers, which offered K-8 students an opportunity to increase their academic performance in mathematics, English and computer technology. EOPS OUTREACH COORDINATOR, West Valley Community College, Saratoga, CA (04/84-03/89). Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive outreach program for the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Office and Summer Readiness Program for West Valley Community College. Responsibilities included the coordination of student outreach and recruitment; preparation of annual need data report to the Chancellor’s Office; development and coordination of public information material; preparation and evaluation of statistical reports on program students; coordination of the Summer Readiness Program; liaison with Financial Aid and Admissions and Records; financial aid counseling; development of proposals for outside funding; collection and analysis of data; preparation of written and oral reports; and service on College and District committees. Major accomplishments included the expansion of student/program activities and improved strategies, which achieved 56% EOPS enrollment increase; the development and coordination of the successful campus wide “High School Day” Program; the improvement of the delivery of services to financial aid students; and the development of media resources which enhanced perception EOPS program on campus and throughout the community. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS  Goal oriented, challenge motivated  Strong leadership abilities  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills  Innovative project direction and completion  Ability to build trust and loyalty – team player SALARY PER 12-MONTHS  SEPOD CONSULTANT, $125 per hour  Director, Office of Pre-College Programs, $8,333 month