Alexia Andrews
Detroit
Summary
Compassionate professional with several years of experience working in public and private agencies to upgrade health and dignity within vulnerable populations. Creative and adaptable leader dedicated to doing whatever necessary to meet client needs, including customizing established programs. Self-motivated and deeply engaged with client and supporter communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate I – Code of Conduct
Detroit Public Schools Community District
02.2025 - Current
- Administer and enforce the district Code of Conduct by reviewing referrals, determining appropriate placements, and ensuring schools follow required procedural steps
- Ensure that all attendance and disciplinary actions are compliant with school policies and legal standards
- Streamlined Code of Conduct referral processing by verifying infraction details, returning incomplete submissions, and ensuring documentation accuracy for timely and consistent decision-making
- Guided and supported schools on Code of Conduct process, ensuring proper incident documentation, infraction coding, and next-step procedures
- Reviewed student misconduct submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy alignment.
- Developed and monitored electronic code referral system to enhance tracking and reporting of student misconduct
- Oversee workflow execution, data tracking, and process improvements to promote efficiency, transparency, and compliance
- Compile, track, and prepare monthly reports for school, cohort, and district analysis through Power BI, PowerSchool, and Microsoft office 365 tools
Enrollment Outreach Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Supported families in navigating the enrollment process by providing 1:1 assistance through in-person, phone, and email and implementing initiatives for scalable, high-quality support.
- Developed written communication for families, other external stakeholders, and schools to help them understand and navigate the enrollment process; includes website content and internal briefings.
- Tracked outreach activity data to assess team impact.
- Redesigned programming to elevate awareness of district academic offerings for prospective families.
- Marketed the District as a premier choice for education and cultural engagement.
- Designed and led professional development and presentations for building administrators, staff, students, and the community.
- Participated in DPSCD Leadership Forum for Aspiring Managers to enhance management skills.
Admissions Support Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed IEP reviews for all applications, facilitated necessary testing accommodations, and documented assessment accommodations to ensure compliance and support for students.
- Developed training with relevant departments to communicate critical testing information to adults proctoring High School Placement Test, Brigance, and CogAt assessments, ensuring consistent guidance.
- Coordinated proctor recruitment and provided support for all applications and examinations to enhance testing experiences.
- Served as Project Manager for the Montessori, Detroit School of Arts, and Middle Schools Arts Conservatories application processes.
- Managed, developed, and presented material for webinar presentations, up to 500 attendees.
- Drafted and published content for staff, students, and families through the District’s public-facing website, the Assessment SharePoint site, and the Family and Student Hubs.
Attendance Agent
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Investigated student non-attendance in collaboration with school and District Central Office personnel, addressing cases of repeated absences, academic failure, or behavior issues after parent conferences were unsuccessful.
- Ensure that all attendance and disciplinary actions are compliant with school policies and legal standards.
- Served as District Ambassador, facilitating communication between school and families and educating clients on compulsory school attendance requirements.
- Managed legal actions regarding student attendance issues, documenting and reporting names and addresses of children not enrolled or attending Nolan Elementary Middle School.
- Ensured accuracy monitoring student attendance in Power BI dashboards.
Guidance (Pathways) Counselor
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered guidance and counseling services that fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student mastery.
- Coordinated district-wide advanced placement tests for over 400 students, ensuring accessibility and smooth administration.
- Conducted career guidance sessions for students in orientations, large groups, small groups, and classroom settings, promoting career awareness and planning.
- Coordinated the assessment process for Nolan Elementary Middle School, managing the administration of iReady, WiDA, and M-Step assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIMaster of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Policy writing
- Data analysis
- Program management
- Enrollment processes
- Compliance monitoring
- Customer engagement
- Public speaking
- Community outreach
- Curriculum development
- Stakeholder communication
- Initiative taking
- Technical support
- Community events
- Relationship management
- Crisis management
- Public relations
- Community relations
- Workshops
- Community engagement
- Outreach processes
- Data entry software
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality assurance
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Program Associate I – Code of Conduct
Detroit Public Schools Community District
02.2025 - Current
Enrollment Outreach Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
01.2023 - 02.2025
Admissions Support Specialist
Detroit Public Schools Community District
07.2021 - 01.2023
Attendance Agent
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.2020 - 07.2021
Guidance (Pathways) Counselor
Detroit Public Schools Community District
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Master of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University