David Kipnis
Seattle,WA
Summary
An accomplished communicator, with expertise in the development and administration of programs. Proven history of effective leadership and building successful collaborations. Known for skilled communication, and establishing a team approach to create success. Inherent passion and commitment to social and environmental justice.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
DAVID KIPNIS COACHING AND ACADEMIC CONSULTING
01.2016 - Current
- Experienced adviser for adults and students
- Consultant to families that experience learning differences, attention deficit, mental health concerns and organic processing difficulties.
Learning Center Director
HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed all aspects of the Hamlin Robinson Learning Center
- Managed and Supervised 12 staff
- Organized and facilitated large scale events
Head Teacher
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Assisted Principal in the daily operations of a high-poverty public schools
- Developed systems to document, analyze, interpret and maintain data related to student success and implemented internal and external responses
Masters Level Teacher
Seattle And Renton Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Led academic and social skills curriculum for a multi-cultural and high poverty student population
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Intervention Specialist
Seattle Public Schools
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Engaged families in the academic success of their children at high poverty public schools
- Wrote and implemented grants to engage diverse families and improve school outcomes.
- Led student intervention team meetings to align educational services to meet student needs
Clinical Casemanager
SOUND MENTAL HEALTH
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Facilitated multi-agency treatment strategies for at-risk youth in the mental health system
- Secured services to improve quality of life for children within the welfare system
- Provided individual and family counseling at SMH to multi-ethnic populations.
Lead Social Worker
RUTH DYKEMAN CHILDREN’S CENTER
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Developed and led treatment strategies for youth in the child welfare system
- Provided individual and family counseling
Primary Counselor
NEW DAY INC
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Conducted therapeutic mentoring and organized resources to support homeless youth.
Residential Counselor
INTERMOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Live-in house parent in a residential treatment home for adolescents placed through the Native American Child Welfare system.
Education
Masters - Teaching
City University
Bellevue, WABachelor of Arts -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New YorkSkills
- Communication
- Team Oriented
- Planning and Organizationally Focused
- Self-motivated
Affiliations
Currently, Environmental Protection Activist with 350 Seattle- Past Board Member, Seattle Latino Film Festival- Camp Long, Advisory Board President Secured funding for $1.0M renovation of building at Camp Long completed Wrote and received Department of Neighborhoods Large Matching Fund Grant of 100,000 to construct a challenge course and provide programming for at risk youth.
Timeline
Consultant
DAVID KIPNIS COACHING AND ACADEMIC CONSULTING
01.2016 - Current
Learning Center Director
HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL
01.2012 - 01.2016
Head Teacher
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2006 - 01.2012
Masters Level Teacher
Seattle And Renton Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2012
Intervention Specialist
Seattle Public Schools
01.1995 - 01.2000
Clinical Casemanager
SOUND MENTAL HEALTH
01.1991 - 01.1995
Lead Social Worker
RUTH DYKEMAN CHILDREN’S CENTER
01.1989 - 01.1991
Primary Counselor
NEW DAY INC
01.1988 - 01.1989
Residential Counselor
INTERMOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
01.1986 - 01.1988
Masters - Teaching
City University
Bachelor of Arts -
Ithaca College
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