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Sharifa Whitt
Director, BEST ME
Location: Hitlon, NY United States
Joined: Oct 31st, 2018

About (request update)

Current Whereabouts:

social entrepreneur

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2003

Undergrad Major: Education

High School: Greece Olympia in Rochester, NY class of 1997

Experience

I currently work with BEST ME as Director
I have 10 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Owner/Founder | BEST ME
From January 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Lead and oversee youth enrichment programs, recruit and manage staff, develop program strategy and budgets, ensure organizational policies are followed.

Onsite Director | Quad A For Kids
From January 2015 to December 2016 • 1 year(s)
Direct supervision of 120 youth operations, create literacy instruction utilizing STEM and academics, manage staff recruitment and training.

Assistant Program Manager | Community Place
From January 2012 to December 2014 • 2 year(s)
Coordinated K-8 youth peer education programs, developed STEM and arts programs, obtained funding support and maintained relationships with granting agencies.

Coordinator/Check and Connect | Encompass Resources for Learning
From January 2009 to December 2011 • 2 year(s)
Provided leadership for K-12 youth enrichment programs, collaborated with parents and professionals, supervised youth outreach programs.

Coordinator/Operations Administrator | Excel
From January 2007 to December 2009 • 2 year(s)
Provided leadership for K-12 STEM programs, implemented strategic plans, ensured effective utilization of staff and resources.

Assistant Manager | Huntington Learning Center
From January 2005 to December 2007 • 2 year(s)
Provided strategic guidance for K-12 SAT/ACT and academic programs, developed statewide planning activities and lesson plans.

Program Assistant/Coordinator | Howard University School of Education
From January 2000 to December 2004 • 4 year(s)
Designed comprehensive youth development programs for 100 youth, developed planning processes and provided support to executive leadership.

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