Tessa Tracy
Director of Postsecondary Pathways @Youth Development Organization Ydo
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Postsecondary Pathways @Youth Development Organization Ydo
Lawrence, MA, US
Manages a college access and postsecondary planning program serving 130 primarily first-gen students within the Lawrence Public Schools system- Personally provides one-on-one mentorship to 50 students as they develop a plan tailored to their unique interests and passions- Leads workshops focused on each phase of the college admissions and financial aid process both within Lawrence High School and for the broader community- Reports on program’s activities and outcomes for YDO communications and reporting.
EDUCATION
International TEFL Academy Nicaragua
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor
Barnard College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Spanish and Latin American Cultures
School for International Training
Study Abroad Program, Nicaragua: Youth Culture, Literacy, and Media
The Island School
Term Abroad
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Master of Science - MS, Community and Organizational Leadership
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
High School Diploma
ABOUT TESSA TRACY
A graduate from Barnard College, I am the Director of Postsecondary Pathways at YDO Lawrence, a community-based organization dedicated to youth leadership and creating opportunities for young people from Lawrence, MA to discover their passions in life through personalized mentorship and high-quality educational and artistic programming.In addition to my work at YDO, I am also the co-founder of Biblioteca Girasol, a youth-led, community library located in the rural, coffee growing community of Matapalo, Nicaragua. We\'re committed to expanding access to education, mental health support and youth leadership opportunities in Matapalo.
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