Camille Wesson
Las Vegas
Summary
Passionate and people-centered leader with over a decade of experience in education, recruitment, and operational strategy. I bring a strong track record of building inclusive systems, developing cross-sector partnerships, and leading initiatives that center equity and impact. From managing large-scale hiring efforts to streamlining onboarding and supporting team development, my work has always focused on aligning people practices with purpose. I’m now looking to leverage these experiences to increase the number of effective, mission-aligned leaders who will drive lasting change in communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Operations and Community Impact
Teach For America
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee regional team operations, ensuring compliance with financial, technological, and internal policies.
- Manage team credit card and expense reporting; serve as primary contact for office operations including vendor coordination, mail handling, and space reservations.
- Coordinate logistics and execution of regional events for corps members, alumni, and network partners.
- Develop and maintain internal systems, including an information hub and regional dashboard to track progress-to-goal across functional areas.
- Collaborate with community leaders and internal teams to build strategies that support corps members and alumni in becoming deeply rooted in the community.
- Partner with external stakeholders including CCSD, WGU, UNLV, and NVDOE to ensure 100% corps member licensure and placement.
- Lead aspects of corps member onboarding, including fingerprinting, licensure timelines, and partner communication.
- Support recruitment efforts by managing local outreach, attending events, and stewarding early admits.
- Maintain agile workflows to respond to emerging team needs and special projects, including corps member selection and other strategic initiatives.
Operations Associate
Teach For America
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for the management of ongoing projects and corresponding budgets
- Assist in the coordination of public facing events, and communication
- Conduct RFP / RFQ processes
- Onboard independent contractors through the use of a designated hiring platform
- Conduct weekly meetings and track established deliverables
- Establish community partnerships to engage in the Piloting the Portrait of a Nevada Learner
Elementary Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Specialized in intermediate language arts and served as a Read by Grade 3 Interventionist.
- Acted as grade level chair, serving as liaison between team and administrators.
- Facilitated professional development sessions and contributed to school-wide instructional planning.
- Analyzed student data to create targeted instructional plans, ensuring equity through differentiation.
- Maintained instructional pacing aligned with standards and assessment schedules.
Recruitment Specialist
Clark County School District
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Co-developed the current recruitment model used by the district.
- Coordinated and led recruitment trips across the U.S., successfully hiring over 300 educators.
- Managed a CRM to track prospective employees and streamline communications.
- Facilitated weekly webinars and screened initial applicants.
- Worked cross-departmentally to align recruitment strategies with district needs and DEI goals.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
National University
Las Vegas, NV05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.2014
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Event Planning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Google Suite & Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Public Speaking
Programs and Affiliations
- National Council of Negro Women 04/25 – Present
- Junior League of Las Vegas 08/23 – Present
- Ed.Xtraordinary Expanding Circles Fellow 02/22 – 06/22
- Inspired Global Fellow07/20 – 04/21
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 12/12 - Present
Timeline
Manager, Operations and Community Impact
Teach For America
09.2023 - Current
Operations Associate
Teach For America
07.2022 - 09.2023
Elementary Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
Recruitment Specialist
Clark County School District
01.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master of Education - Elementary Education
National University
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