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Aaron Betts

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Professional Summary

Visionary executive leader with 20+ years of experience driving organizational transformation, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results in global and domestic settings. Skilled in aligning strategic vision with operational execution to fuel growth, innovation, and stakeholder engagement across education, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. Recognized for designing inclusive cultures, optimizing systems, and empowering teams through data-driven decision-making, mentorship, and scalable change initiatives. Strategic and transformational leader with a proven track record of achieving organizational excellence in diverse landscapes. Spearheads cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, foster inclusive cultures, and achieve measurable outcomes. Mentors high-performing teams, implements data-driven strategies, and leads change management efforts to improve engagement and reduce systemic barriers. Expertise spans strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative problem-solving with a commitment to delivering impactful results in dynamic environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coordinator

Via Quest
09.2024 - Current
  • Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
  • Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
  • Providing personal care assistance.
  • Participating in community outings through the transportation and assistance of the individuals served.

Assistant Principal

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Deliver a rigorous STEM education in a non-traditional environment through trans-disciplinary curricula, hands-on projects, and community partnerships
  • We engage and enrich all students by developing critical thinking and problem solving skills, empowering them to achieve their personal, academic, and community goals
  • Lead teachers and ensure all high school students can, will, & must learn and be independent, innovative, and technologically proficient problem-solvers through effective mentorship, motivation, and diplomacy
  • Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for STEM teachers to enhance classroom instruction skills, and public speaking abilities
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among educators to enhance teaching methodologies and practices
  • Provide a world-class STEM education that is culturally responsive to our adolescents and pushes them to exceed their perceived capabilities

School Assistant Principal

Rowad International School
04.2020 - 08.2023
  • Monitored and oversaw education program management, student services, day-to-day administrative operations, capacity building of teachers, and stakeholder relations with teachers, students, parents, and the host community
  • Coordinated professional development initiatives for teaching staff, improving classroom instruction practices and presentation skills that contributed to a 10% increase in student achievement scores over one academic year
  • Supported the oversight of educational initiatives impacting 500+ students, demonstrating proven ability in refining discipline strategies and improving relationships with stakeholders through effective matching of resources.

Assistant Director

American Academy
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrate strong leadership acumen and encourage faculty and staff to focus on student's academic achievement and excellence in instruction
  • Spearheaded the transition to online education during the pandemic by redesigning the curriculum, which optimized student support and engagement through comprehensive logistics planning and implementation
  • Counseled, advised, and assisted high school students in advancing post-secondary plans; provided vital resources and deep insights to prepare students fully, utilizing strong communications and presentation skills
  • Directed comprehensive professional development programs that addressed educational challenges and implemented best practices, demonstrating proven ability in cultivating high-level classroom instruction performance among staff

Program Coordinator

National Industrial Training Institute
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Assisted in supervising and monitoring ESL adult learning program oversight on program planning, hiring, budget, and delivery, evaluating instructors' lesson plans and teaching methodologies, and trained ESL instructors on effective and culturally relevant teaching strategies
  • Key Contributions:
  • Coordinated and supervised the execution of bilingual and ESL initiatives, effectively incorporating feedback to drive program improvements
  • Spearheaded efforts to design and implement strategies for enhancing student and faculty collaboration, resulting in an inclusive environment that promoted leadership growth among at-risk adults
  • Led the development and execution of bilingual and ESL programs, integrating stakeholder feedback to optimize curriculum and enhance educational outcomes
  • Provided comprehensive advisory services focusing on post-secondary educational paths, equipping students with the necessary tools for future academic achievements
  • Directed professional development initiatives, optimizing instructional leadership by providing comprehensive feedback and evaluations, enhancing the educational focus of both bilingual and ESL programs

Assistant Principal

Covenant house academy
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Served as an instructional and visionary leader at this alternative charter school, catered to 320 at-risk students aged 16 and 26 years.
  • Conducted professional development workshops on culturally responsive teaching methods, resulting in a more inclusive and respectful classroom environment for students
  • Facilitated the development of a respectful classroom culture by organizing events that promoted anti-bullying measures and celebrated cultural diversity
  • Assisted in improving school attendance while reducing school detention, referrals, and suspension

Education

M.Ed in Education -

Cleveland State University

History in Master of Arts - undefined

Cleveland State University

B.A in History - undefined

Cleveland State University

Skills

    Relevant Skills Mentorship, People Management, Androgyny and Pedagogy Instructions , Senior Management, Program Management,Communications, Logistics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, Pedagogy,Motivational Speaking, Classroom Instruction, Program manager, Proven Ability

    Leadership Adaptive Leadership, Organizational Leadership & Improvement, Instructional Leader &Academic Advising, Visionary Leadership, International Education, Training Design, Strategic Planning, Diversity Training, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Education Policy & Compliance, Program Implementation, Data Driven Decision Making, Student-Centered Learning Strategy, Strategic Planning & Program Implementation,Training & Development

    Team Development Leadership & Team Building, Staff Leadership & Development, Staff Coaching &Feedback, International Education, Coordinating Programs, Youth Services, Conflict Resolution & Mediation,Performance Management & Feedback, Staff Training & Mentorship, Cross-Functional Team Coordination, Goal Setting & Accountability, Motivational Leadership & Engagement, Change Management & Adaptability

    Cultural Competence Equity Auditing & Responsive Cultural Pedagogy, Inclusive Leadership & Equity Advocacy, Multicultural Curriculum Development, Conflict Resolution in Diverse Environments, Adapting Instruction for Diverse Learners, Global & Intercultural Awareness, Bias Awareness & Mitigation Strategies,Community Engagement & Relationship Building, Multilingual & Multicultural Collaboration

    Collaboration Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Relations & Community Engagement, Instructional Strategies

Certification

  • K-12 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION, Michigan Department of Education
  • TEFL/TESOL CERTIFICATION 120 HOURS, TEFL FULLCIRCLE

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Via Quest
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Principal

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2023 - 08.2024

School Assistant Principal

Rowad International School
04.2020 - 08.2023

Assistant Director

American Academy
06.2018 - 03.2020

Program Coordinator

National Industrial Training Institute
06.2016 - 04.2018

Assistant Principal

Covenant house academy
07.2015 - 06.2016

History in Master of Arts - undefined

Cleveland State University

B.A in History - undefined

Cleveland State University

M.Ed in Education -

Cleveland State University

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