Delaine Adams

• Develop an annual professional development plan for faculty/staff in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Assist/Guide around 30 teaching staff in developing and achieving annual professional and personal goals – maintain needed documentation regarding progress
• Orient and train new teaching and support staff (special area teachers, child care workers, etc.)
• Evaluate assigned staff, provide supporting documentation from formal and informal observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
• Educate all school staff on Montessori philosophy to ensure appropriate implementation
• Keep staff current on professional development opportunities and training requirements
• Ensure frequent communication with staff for scheduling, instruction, and philosophy
• Conduct staff, level leaders, team coordinator, and Educational Committee meetings
• Substitute for and provide support to assigned staff as needed day-to-day
• Assist in maintaining school policy
• Assist in developing and maintaining the parent handbook
• Assist with interviewing and hiring employees
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, oversee the daily operations of the school
• Provide crisis management as warranted
• Place newly enrolled students in appropriate classrooms and make decisions regarding shifting of students as needed
• Ensure compliance with AMS accreditation standards and provide integral support in the accreditation process
• In collaboration with faculty, oversee the planning of educational field trips to support the curriculum within budgetary constraints
• Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
• Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational programs and curriculum

• Trained new staff on policies and procedures
• Planned advising, academic support (tutoring, writing, math, and reading/study skills), and student engagement components
• Collaborated with Advising, Financial Aid, and other BGSU departments to support student success
• Implemented early move-in project based on ideas presented in the book Design Your Life: How to Build a Well-lived, Joyful Life (Burnett, Evans, 2016)
• Trainer for Design Your Life for new instructors
• Taught a hybrid 1910 Life Design class using Canvas
• Ran reports for data analysis, assessment, and program evaluation
• Supervised and provided performance reviews for professional staff
• Developed orientation for new hires and new students
• Developed seminars to help participants navigate college and learn tools for a successful educational experience
• Attended state and national conferences to learn best practices and network with other higher education personnel.

• Created a student orientation program for new students
• Advised students on course selection, degree requirements for graduation, career planning, time management, career options, and monitored academic progress
• Collaborated with Advising, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Counseling Services, Center for Campus and Community Connections, and community organizations to support student success
• Ran reports for data analysis, assessment, and program evaluation
• Developed seminars to help participants navigate college and learn tools for a successful educational experience
• Attended state and national conferences to learn best practices and network with other higher education personnel
• Supervised 4 professional TRIO tutors
• Developed and implemented training of tutoring staff
• Created the Tutoring Handbook for staff.

Adjunct English instructor for at-risk freshmen to increase performance in study skills and reading comprehension.

• Provided weekly consulting services for approximately 10-15 at-risk students focusing on academic needs, career exploration, training opportunities, or resume writing
• Updated case notes in the database, created weekly reports, and updated partner lists in Excel
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure

• Designed and implemented Got Work, a 10-hour course to prepare at-risk students for the workforce
• Conducted employer development meetings and trainings to promote summer internships for students
• Supervised and reviewed the budget for summer employment
• Analyzed end-of-course surveys to revise and modify employment and leadership programs
• Facilitated leadership programs such as volunteering, team building, and a Leadership Camp for students
• Evaluated progress and reported information on the state database
• Maintained close contact with parents, guidance counselors, principals, teachers, and other community agencies to make sure experiences were beneficial to students
• Worked with Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and community partners for recruitment
• Matched students’ interests with appropriate training and employment
• Guided students in the use of and completion of online employment applications.
• Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality
• Monitored student progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges
• Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching
• Conducted mock interviews to help students prepare for interviews with potential employers
• Coached students on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities
• Collaborated with local employers to identify summer job opportunities for students

• Designed and developed technical and training manuals for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

• Designed and developed technical documentation, such as spec sheets and user guides, for the glass industry.