School Management

Snehal Pathak

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EDUCATION

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA

. Master of Education, Concentration in Education Policy and

Management May 2010

University of California, Irvine, CA

. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Management

June 2008

. Sociology Honors Program: Thesis on Ethnic Identity Among Second

Generation Indian American Immigrants

. Cum Laude, GPA 3.63

. Education Abroad Program at the University of Delhi, India

June 2006-December 2006

EXPERIENCE

Codman Academy Charter Public School, Dorchester, MA

September 2009-May 2010

Expeditionary Learning Associate

. Supported lead teachers in 9th grade classes incorporating

experiential learning components in Math and Science curriculum

. Led group discussions and activities on fieldwork days for 9th

grade students at the Huntington Theater where students actively

participated in a Performing Arts curriculum. Activities included

Poetry Out-Loud, and lessons in theater and acting, designed to

build students' confidence and public speaking skills.

. Guided students on college visits to expose them to the

matriculation process and allow them to explore future

opportunities of higher education

. Managed and organized data around student performance

. Created grant video highlighting repeating students' experiences

Ivy League School, Rowland Heights, CA

September 2008-June 2009

Instructor

. Adapted and implemented Math and English after-school curriculum

for 30 5th and 7th grade students from Asian immigrant communities.

English curriculum targeted the development and improvement of

reading, writing, and grammar skills necessary for future

advancement in school.

U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

June 2008-August 2008

Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs

Intern

. Researched and authored summaries of legislation for liaison

specialists to keep them informed of the latest and most

significant developments in education policy

. Drafted summaries of hearings attended on Capitol Hill regarding

matters of Congressional interest on various education issues such

as closing the achievement gap, training strong leaders for

schools, and maintaining accountability in schools

. Composed detailed reports and mark-ups concerning Congressional

relations within and outside the Department to inform senior

officials on pending legislation

Snehal Pathak

UC Irvine, Irvine, CA

Global Connect Outreach Program

Program Officer and Research Assistant

June 2007-June 2008

. Developed, as part of a team, an International Relations and

Globalization curriculum

. Authored articles and lessons for the GlobalScope Semester Course

Workbook

. Oversaw pilot program consisting of an 18-week curriculum, and

educated 70 students through the semester courses

. Designed and presented a lesson on India as an emerging power to 70

students in the pilot program

. Conducted meetings and organized site school visits

. Managed and trained 60 Global Connect interns

. Developed an evaluation method consisting of questionnaires for

both educators and students involved in the program to gauge the

program's effectiveness

Student Mentor

January 2005-June 2008

. Educated 350 students about contemporary global issues at three

high schools

. Implemented workshops to engage students in topics including

economics, sociology, and globalization

. Guided students in writing research papers and projects reflecting

global issues

. Mentored students regarding college opportunities and application

processes

. Worked with faculty and professors to develop the curriculum for

five high schools

SKILLS

. Computer skills: Internet; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access, Outlook

. Language: Fluent in English; Proficient in Gujarati and Hindi;

Basic in Spanish

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