Vandana Dolly Narain-Kranz

Seaford, NY ***** 516-***-**** ad1l8q@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Adept at fast implementation of policies, grant development, career advisement, mentoring, professional development, not-for-profit brand ambassador.

SKILLS

Decision-Making

Flexible and Adaptable

Multitasking Abilities

Excellent Oral and Written Communication

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Planning and Coordination

Organization and Time Management

Self-Motivated

G-Suite, MS Office, Amazon Connect, Zoom

Dependable and Responsible

Teamwork and Collaboration

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT 03/2022 – PRESENT

GERSHOWITZ LITERACY

VIRTUAL CASE INVESTIGATOR 01/2021 to 02/2022

NYS COVID, Staffing Solutions, LLC Suffolk County, NY

Excellent Customer Service and Engagement with Clients, Ethical Communication with Epidemiology Evaluations, Active Listening & Empathy, Communicate legal information and Infection Control Protocols, Coordination with state public health and local facilities

Virtual case investigation and Contact Tracing for New York State residents and travelers, Experience with HIPPA guidelines

Trained via John Hopkins University and New York State Contact Tracing Initiative, Developed and Implemented training sessions

Data Collection/Data Entry, Proficient in Microsoft 365, COMM Care, Amazon Connect, Dayforce

Calm under pressure, Virtual Teamwork, Conflict Resolution/ De-escalation, Self-motivation & Time management, independent work ethic.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR 07/2019 to 03/2021

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Brentwood, NY

Health Sciences and Adult Education and management of adult education programs in Practical Nursing, Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide, Virtual and Online Teaching and Staff meetings

Managed, motivated, and evaluated 30 full time and part time employees, including: faculty, custodial staff, clerical staff, Financial Services office staff, per diem staff and teaching assistants. Organized, Scheduled and Supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details

Coordinated Theory, Didactic, Site and Distance Learning Experiences-created and Implemented policies and procedures for In Person and Remote Instruction for a diverse student population

Served as Business Industry Liaison, Coordinated with Vocational Advisors-Directed and Collaborated with local businesses and vocational advisors leading to augmented training and curricula

Budget Management and Recruitment for the self-sustaining programs

ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT 09/2000 to 06/2019

Syosset Central School District Syosset, NY

*Testing, Planning and Administrative Support, K-12; * Teaching and Learning, K-12; *District Coordinator of Testing Planning and Administration, K-12; *Assistant Principal, Syosset High School; * District Coordinator, Science and Research, K-12

Professional Development and Training for Administrators’ and Teachers’ and Support Staff, Management of School District Special Projects

Implemented new data management system, expediting data retrieval

Managed vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel

Created, implemented and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy

Superintendent’s Cabinet, Preparing reports and advisement for executive leaders in decision-making processes, Speech Writer

Proficient in New York State Software for Grant preparations including correspondence, reports, and other written material

Interviewed new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files

EDUCATION

Professional Diploma Educational Administration Supervision

St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Masters Secondary Education and Biology

Long Island University

Master of Science Radiation Biology & Zoology

Rajasthan University, India

Bachelor of Science Botany, Zoology & Chemistry

Wadia College, Pune University, India

CERTIFICATIONS

K-12 NYS Permanent School Administration Supervision, School District Administration and Biology and General Science 7-12

AFFILIATIONS

Career and Technical Administrative Team, Diversity and Equity Integration Task Force, Executive Board Member for LIASCD, New York State Association for Women Administrators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Former President of the LI Science Educators' Leadership Association, Science Teachers' Association of NY, National Science Teachers' Association, Molloy College Advisory Board for Science and Mathematics, NYS Committee for Elementary Curriculum Development, NYS Committees for Assessments, NYS Summit for Professional Development, US Brand Ambassador and Strategic Advisor for Non-For Profit ‘A Childhood For Children'; Curriculum Writer, Facilitator and Volunteer Athena International.

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