Dr. Kellie Burns
Paulden,AZ
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to increase student achievement, minimize budget costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact district, staff and student success through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Executive Officer
Yavapai Accommodation School District
02.2016 - Current
- Increased district efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Developed strong community relationships through regular engagement with local leaders, businesses, and educational organizations.
- Improved district-wide collaboration by fostering open communication between staff, administrators, and stakeholders.
- Enhanced student achievement rates with the implementation of targeted instructional strategies and rigorous curriculum standards.
- Manage a variety of school administrative functions, including budget and fiscal responsibilities, student discipline, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc., for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policies
- Evaluate, provide direction, and assist staff members for purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving objectives of the district’s curriculum
- Implement policies and procedures to provide direction and comply with mandated requirements
- Provide leadership for development and implementation of YASD budget
Dean of Students
Yavapai Accommodation School District
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Manage discipline issues and student behavior incidents in accordance to district policies
- Intervene inappropriate behavior and assist in modifying behaviors of students
- Communicate with parents about student progress and behaviors
- Act as a liaison between students, administration, and faculty
- Assist in development of School Safety Plan and AdvancEd certification
- Serve as district academic counselor, educate and assist students in evaluating personal transcripts
- Assist in administrative operation of the alternative education school
Elementary Educator
Seligman Unified School District
08.2005 - 07.2014
- Taught Middle School, grades 6-8, subjects Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Writing
- English Language Learner (ELL) Director, K12, 2011- 2014
- Taught self-contained, combined grades 4/5, implemented in February 2010 - May 2011
- Taught self-contained grade 4, August 2009 - February 2010 and August 2011 - May 2012
- Member of the Instructional Leadership Team, 08/09. 09/10, 10/11, 11/12, 12/13 school years
- Member of the PBIS (Positive Behavior Instructional Support) Team, 07/08 and 08/09 school years
- Head RTI (Response To Intervention) Administrator, 07/08 and 08/09 school years
- Head coordinator for district Talent Show, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, and 09/10 school years
- Head coordinator for the district Magic Show, 05/06 and 09/10 school years
4th Grade Educator
Holbrook Unified School District
07.2000 - 05.2005
- Head coordinator for the district Magic Show, 05/06 and 09/10 school years
- Active staff member in the 21st Century After School Program, taught drama, science club, math club, magic club, and game activities, 02/03, 03/04, 04/05 school years
- Assistant Coach for the High School Girls’ Soccer Team, 2003, 2004, 2005 seasons
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ And Virtual 05.2023
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision/Leadership
University of Phoenix
Online 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD 05.2000
Skills
- Human Resources
- Supervisory
- Student Behavior Management
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- District and Campus Management
Certification
- Superintendent Certificate
- Principal Certificate
- Elementary Education Certificate
- Endorsement: English as a Second Language
Timeline
District Executive Officer
Yavapai Accommodation School District
02.2016 - Current
Dean of Students
Yavapai Accommodation School District
07.2014 - 02.2016
Elementary Educator
Seligman Unified School District
08.2005 - 07.2014
4th Grade Educator
Holbrook Unified School District
07.2000 - 05.2005
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision/Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Black Hills State University
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