Academic Interventionist Resume Example Kentwood Public Schools

ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONIST

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Bringing a diverse background of human services with over 8 years of experience in state assistance programs and policy to assist families in need.

Experience

04/2015 to 06/2015

Academic InterventionistKentwood Public Schools － Kentwood, MI

Provided direct instruction to small groups of students at the strategic level of intervention in order to supplement core instruction.
Assisted in screening and progress monitoring assessments.
Analyzed student data to determine individual student profile needs and for making instructional placement and instructional focus decisions.
Collaborated and consulted with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other specialists in a problem-solving approach to implement the most effective instructional plan for students.

09/2013 to 04/2015

CoordinatorGreat Start Collaborative － Grand Rapids, MI

Function as a liaison and work with the Great Start Collaborative Director to coordinate activities of the GSC, its work groups and community organizations.
Conduct research regarding best practices and model programs on behalf of the Collaborative.
Assist in the management of an effective, inclusive and collaborative governance structure for the Great Start Collaborative.
Assist the GSC Director in the benchmarking, tracking of progress, implementation and evaluation of the annual Great Start Work Plan.
Work with the GSC Director to benchmark monthly expenses and maintain reports for the GSC budget and for other grants and implementation.

04/2010 to 09/2013

Assistance Payments SupervisorState of Michigan － Grand Rapids, MI

Managed and developed 15 assistance payment workers to ensure state assistance benefits were processed accurately and within standards of promptness guidelines.
Stayed current on policy and departmental changes to effectively manage my staff and assist in dealing with client cases
Created and managed staff procedures and customer service techniques
Conducted monthly staff meetings.
Analyzed data to examine worker trends and determine worker accuracy and standards
Developed staff trainings
Oversaw training and development of new employees
Assisted company leadership with all routine office operations and new worker orientation procedures
Conducted employee investigations for policy and procedural violations.

05/2007 to 09/2013

Parent LiaisonGreat Start Parent Coalition － Grand Rapids, MI

Recruited and mentored other parents in the community to become involved with the Collaborative and its activities.
Developed parent advocates through parent meetings and trainings for the children and families of Kent County.
Implemented the intended purpose of the coalition
Advocated for the children and families of Kent County

10/2004 to 04/2010

Assistance Payments WorkerState of Michigan － Grand Rapids, MI

Determined eligibility for state assistance programs for patients at St.Mary's Hospital with no medical coverage who meet Medicaid eligibility guidelines.
Produced substantial cost-savings for the hospital.
Reduced collection accounts at the hospital by determining eligibility for Medicaid for hospital patients.
Answered questions for several departments at the hospital regarding the Medicaid program and patients eligibility status.
Processed and activated all deductible Medicaid coverage for patients on deductible Medicaid.
Trained hospital employees on the Medicaid program and the eligibility requirements and the application process.

02/2000 to 10/2004

Elementary School TeacherGrand Rapids Public Schools － Grand Rapids, MI

Devised and implemented daily lessons for 25-30 students.
Used creative ideas and lessons to engage learners.
Effectively managed a classroom of 25-30 students.
Fostered love, motivation and positive attitudes about learning in students through developing positive relationships.
Developed positive relationships with parents to encourage working together towards the success of the child.
Assessed student performance through the school year with different tests and data.
Implemented a successful and consistent classroom management plan.
Tailored singular educational curriculum to encompass a wide-range of students' learning styles and capabilities.

Education

2011

M.A: Educational LeadershipWestern Michigan University － Kalamazoo, MIEducational Leadership

2000

B.A: Elementary EducationWestern Michigan University － Kalamazoo, MIElementary Education

Interests

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Kent County Great Start Collaborative

Great Start Collaborative Executive Team

Healthy Homes of West Michigan Board of Directors

Additional Information

Speaker at the launch of Kent County First Steps Initiative representing parents.

Presenter at Governor Granholm's Poverty Summit in Detroit, MI on behalf of ECIC; speaking on behalf of parents and the importance of Great Start and the Parent Coalitions.

Skills

teaching, supervising, coordinator, liaison, staff training, relationship building, advocacy, parent leadership, speaking, budget, benefits, customer satisfaction, customer service skills, grants, research, technical support, computer programs

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Kentwood Public Schools
Great Start Collaborative
State of Michigan
Great Start Parent Coalition
Grand Rapids Public Schools

School Attended

Western Michigan University

Job Titles Held:

Academic Interventionist
Coordinator
Assistance Payments Supervisor
Parent Liaison
Assistance Payments Worker
Elementary School Teacher

Degrees

M.A : Educational Leadership
B.A : Elementary Education

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