Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Teacher
ANGELA KALCEC

ANGELA KALCEC

Midland

Summary

Career Traits: Innovation ,Optimistic, collaborative, and innovative leader and teacher with a diverse record of visionary leadership excellence and best-practice in education. Hard Working and leader-of-learning possesses passion for, and deep commitment to, education of all children. Creative problem solver, planner, and change agent builds consensus and deep relationships for success.

Signature Strengths: Goal and Project Driven Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment Capacity Building Cognitive Coaching Volunteer Coordination Large Fundraising Events Professional Development Relationship Building Budgets Program Planning 21st Century Skills Supervision and Mentoring Experienced Large Scale and High Profile Donors and Supporters

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

EDynamic Learning: Greenways Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
  • Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.

SEL Coordinator

Midland Public Schools
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.

Academic Administrator and Teacher

Brooklyn Center Schools/Stride Inc
01.2013 - 02.2022
  • Hired to be at the forefront of a new innovative educational online learning model.
  • Supervise 60 teachers/staff in e-learning academy with 1.4K students statewide.
  • Collaborate with the Michigan Department of Education to ensure compliance.
  • Provide professional development (PD), and conduct evaluations using 5D model.
  • Administrator with all curriculum decisions, academic decisions, and daily operations.
  • Ensure all students are tested in a secure location during state testing periods and coordinate with testing staff to ensure compliance with MDE and College Board.
  • Manage discipline and parent issues and with the PBIS and MTSS for high school.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and specialists to create intervention protocols to help struggling students.
  • Manage Academy’s SCECH and PD tracking, planning, and implementation.
  • Manage all 9-12 504 plans.
  • Lead data meetings with division-wide stakeholders.
  • Points of Pride: D2L Trainer and Superuser for District Worked with Department of Education as a coach for FAME Program Consulted with Michigan Assessment Consortium in research (Formative Assessment/Virtual Schooling/FAME) Implemented In Person and Virtual Professional Development Created Mentor Track, a robust plan to attain/retain great teachers.
  • Appointed to coach first blended FAME team in state of Michigan.
  • Built robust hiring/interview process, hiring 30+ teachers in 3 years.
  • Collaborated to create a Credit Recovery Program over 2 years, recovering 2K+ credits for students at risk to graduate.
  • Currently manage high school/middle school curriculum mapping project with Common Core/NGSS standards.
  • Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Collaborated with school faculty to define and prioritize departmental strategies and direction.
  • Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
  • Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Immediate Past President

The American Osteopathic Association
01.2013 - 10.2021
  • Elected to Chair philanthropic activities that fundraised on behalf of osteopathic advocacy and promotion of osteopathic medicine.
  • Provided strategic planning for a 5 year period.
  • Created a website store, increased fundraising with large organized events.
  • Worked in tandem with American Osteopathic Foundation to create grants for medical students and residents in need.
  • Worked with many different groups around the country to fundraise so the AAOA could provide webinar education around wellness in medicine for physicians and their families.
  • Worked with the AOA on wellness and their physician wellness taskforce.
  • Designed a Series of Webinars about Mental Health and Wellness for Physicians and their families Founded the Holiday Hug Grant with the American Osteopathic Foundation to support medical student families in need over the Holidays.

Teacher, Assistant Band Director

Celina City Schools
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Hired coaches, and recruited, managed and coordinated a large staff and volunteers.
  • Led development of Student Learning Objectives in elective program, and designed online curriculum and assessment tools used nationwide.
  • Presented 2 PD sessions at State Education Conferences.
  • Computerized, reorganized, and managed large supplies inventory.
  • Points of Pride: Increased program enrollment 60%.
  • Revamped entire inventory and music library over 5 years.
  • Successfully organized large events and assemblies, including Clinic Day using college professors, students, and band directors across the country.

Music and Theatre Teacher | Middle School English Teacher

Tawas Area Schools
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Hired to turn around a program and restart a marching ensemble.
  • Managed entire music program and music library, and facilitated all K-12 concerts/performances.
  • Also taught Speech/Theatre and English throughout the district.
  • Increased program enrollment 20%.
  • Created Jazz and Marching Bands.
  • Attended Band Festival Grades 7-12, receiving Superior Ratings Increased attendance at Solo and Ensemble over time.

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD) -

Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
05.2028

Certificate in Leading Change -

Harvard University
01.2018

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education | Communications/Speech

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center
12.2002

Skills

  • Microsoft /Apple software and OS Social Media Sharepoint Desire to Learn Blackboard E-College Zoom
  • Adobe X LMS Virtual Classrooms
  • Computer skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reading comprehension
  • Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Responsible
  • Supervision
  • Data management
  • Teamwork
  • Written Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time management

Affiliations

Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principal Association (MEMSPA) Michigan State Student Advocates Advisor Michigan Assessment Consortium Study Group and Formative Assessment Michigan Educator (FAME) Coach Ohio Music Educators Association (OMEA)

Certification

  • Michigan K-12 Administration Licensure
  • Music/Speech Teaching Licensure
  • Online Learning

Timeline

Executive Director

EDynamic Learning: Greenways Academy
08.2022 - Current

SEL Coordinator

Midland Public Schools
02.2022 - 08.2022

Academic Administrator and Teacher

Brooklyn Center Schools/Stride Inc
01.2013 - 02.2022

Immediate Past President

The American Osteopathic Association
01.2013 - 10.2021

Teacher, Assistant Band Director

Celina City Schools
01.2008 - 01.2013

Music and Theatre Teacher | Middle School English Teacher

Tawas Area Schools
01.2002 - 01.2006

Doctor of Education (EdD) -

Minnesota State University - Moorhead

Certificate in Leading Change -

Harvard University

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education | Communications/Speech

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center
ANGELA KALCEC