Andrea Harrell

Fiduciary Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day Management of Title I, ESSER I, ESSER II, CSI Grant Funding and Budget Allocations
• Cost/transfers of expenditures to prior year to assist in closing-out of prior allocations
• Assist in balancing grant funded budgets and encumbrances
• Responsible for certifying of all invoices submitted through Fusion Invoice Payment Processing System
• Create budget reports and funding database data for tracking and administration purposes
• Create and Monitor Grant Budgets and provide analysis to ensure fiscal compliance of Research funding
• Work with various Research teams to ensure coordinated efforts in project administration, grant funding compliance, and contract management
• Lead/participate in cross functional groups to improve Research Fiscal policies/systems administration
• Collaborate with fiscal services and school teams to better assist administration of grant purchase orders
• Manage and coordinate all grant funded personnel working on funded Research projects through academic affiliates and non-profit research corporation
• Assist in writing and coordinating on Grant Application Submissions
• Assist in overseeing policies, procedures, and compliance issues related to grants and contracts management and reporting
• Work with various teams to ensure coordinated efforts in grant development and management
• Responsible for monitoring projects, and in providing technical assistance in administration and management of project
• Responsible for advising senior leaders in school, district, or state educational agency setting on K-12 education theories, principles, and practice as related to various grants awarded to schools and school districts
• Working knowledge of grant process to anticipate issues, conceptualizes, and executes strategies to support grant management and provide technical assistance to school and district leadership and other grantees
• Understand all contract regulations and train staff to ensure compliance
• Draft proposal components and task orders for proposed contracts
• Manage initial evaluation and monitoring of contractors and provide them with technical assistance as needed

Grant Management Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Academic Content Team for Baltimore City Public Schools to provide guidance in ESSER Evidence-Based Strategies to support instructional practices of school based academic lessons
• Manage and oversee purchase of materials and supplies and services for schools
• Coordinate with vendors and school partners to review materials, curriculum, and technology available for school purchase and usage
• Use knowledge of education theories, principles and practices and roles of federal, state, and/or local governments to plan, evaluate and advise on funded educational programs, ensure compliance to guideline and requirements and problem solve when necessary
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods and strategies to develop or design new procedures and approaches to resolve significant compliance issues and problems
• Communicate both orally and in writing to convey technical information, analyses, findings, and recommendations.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
• Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
• Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to ensure compliance.

• ·Served as Staff Specialist for Targeted Assistance School
• Increased employee productivity by implementing efficient work processes and time management strategies.
• Assist in overseeing policies, procedures, and compliance issues related to grants and contracts management and reporting
• Enhanced team collaboration by foster positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
• Educated staff funded on Targeted Assistance grant on organizational mission and goals to help schools to achieve success.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
• Organized successful events such as conferences or workshops that promoted exchange of ideas among professionals.
• Conducted thorough research to remain current on industry trends, allowing for informed decision-making within BCPSS.
• Streamlined office operations by organizing filing systems, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate records.
• Supported professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices, encouraging ongoing learning, and promotes culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines for Targeted Assistance Schools.
• Developed effective Targeted Assistance school improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

• Coordinate day to day Management of Title I Intervention Program, Grant Funding and Budget Allocations
• Provide academic intervention, instruction to all eligible students in grades Pre-Kindergarten- Middle School
• Review and revise instructional materials to differentiate instruction for intervention groups
• Oversee the implementation of academic interventions, managing of funds
• Transfer of expenditures to prior
• Analyze all academic data to analyze student progress
• Manage submissions for invoices submitted to Baltimore City Public School procurement
• Create all budget reports and funding database data for tracking and administration purposes
• Work with various District Office teams to ensure coordinated efforts in project administration, grant funding compliance, and contract management
• Lead/participate in cross functional groups to improve Research and educational policies/systems administration
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of afterschool programs, teachers, and support staff.

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback
• Maintained a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

• Provide academic instruction to elementary students in an urban school district
• Write and submit grade level lesson plans, differentiate instruction for academic intervention groups
• Research, outline, and propose new curriculum for academic instruction for various grade levels
• Evaluate student data to provide identify trends in learning, address trend by creating instructional process for educators
• Coordinate and collaborate with grade level teams to provide support in literacy, mathematics, and social studies curriculum
• Work with school-based staff and Instructional Leadership team to develop program/budgets for continuing and new school-based initiatives
• Lead and participate in cross-organizational program development meetings; the committee is comprised of i.e., educational institutions, community organizations, state, and local government.