Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA)
Michelle Guevara is an experienced professional currently serving as the Learning and Development Manager and Site Director at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) since August 2019. In this role, Michelle has successfully created and developed school needs assessments, managed a caseload of at-risk students, and collaborated with stakeholders to implement sustainable programming. Previously, Michelle held the position of Site Coordinator at CISLA from August 2013 to June 2019, where responsibilities included connecting students and families to essential services, founding a weekly student book club, and leading recognition initiatives. This role culminated in receiving the Community Partner of the Year award in 2015. Earlier career experience includes a position as Student Building Supervisor and Coordinator at UCLA Recreation, where Michelle managed staff scheduling and aided in the hiring and training processes. Michelle holds a degree in Political Science and History with a focus on International Relations from UCLA and is currently pursuing further education at Pasadena City College.
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Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA)
At Communities In Schools, we see potential in every student— and we’re committed to helping them see it too. It’s not always easy. Thousands of kids across the country face overwhelming roadblocks to their academic and personal success. Learning disabilities. Homelessness. Bullying. The emotional effects of trauma. Untreated medical or dental conditions. A lack of school supplies and clothes. We’re in schools to spot and overcome the roadblocks in our students’ way. Our commitment to students brings communities together for them. We start by collaborating with school districts and schools to understand each student’s needs, and deliver resources tailored to them. But we don’t stop there. We go beyond the classroom to work with local businesses, social service agencies, healthcare providers and volunteers, to give every student the confidence to overcome life’s future roadblocks and own their success.