Eugene Halus
Newark,DE
Summary
Accomplished leader in human services operations, known for reliability and process improvement. Successfully managed large teams and complex budgets, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of excellence across diverse programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operational Officer
The Ministry of Caring
Wilmington, DE
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations for 18 human services programs across 28 sites in the City of Wilmington.
- Responsible for oversight of finance, development, government and community relations, operations, construction, maintenance, communications, and human resources.
- Direct report of over 20 employees with oversight of 165 employees.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, county and local governmental regulations.
- Supported budget management of $11 million annual budget by tracking expenditures against operational goals.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and promote student engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and enhanced students' analytical skills.
- Assessed student performance through various methods, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Led professional development workshops on innovative teaching techniques, inspiring fellow educators to adopt new approaches in their classrooms.
- Responsible for teaching AP American Government and U.S. History alongside remedial writing coursework for underperforming students.
Vice President of Education and Operations
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
Valley Forge, PA
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented educational programs enhancing civic engagement and knowledge of constitutional rights for over 3,000 individuals from the elementary level (3rd grade) through to graduate level programming for teachers drawn from a national pool of educators.
- Collaborated with stakeholders such as the National Constitution Center, The American Philosophical Society, The National Medal of Honor Society, LaSalle University and others to design curricula promoting critical thinking and historical understanding in students.
- Led training initiatives for educators, improving instructional techniques and fostering a culture of continuous professional development including both on campus and traveling programs of six or more days.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
- Oversaw budget management for educational initiatives, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on student learning outcomes.
- Advocated for innovative education reforms at local and state levels, influencing policy changes that support civic education initiatives.
Associate Professor of Politics
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for diverse student populations primarily in political science. Additional coursework taught in history, English, philosophy and theology.
- Implemented innovative assessment strategies to improve student learning outcomes and retention rates.
- Organized academic conferences drawing scholars from a national pool and promoting scholarly exchange within the community.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Facilitated collaborative research projects, fostering interdisciplinary partnerships among faculty and students.
- Served as department chair for a department of five full-time faculty and a dozen adjuncts.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
Education
Master of Science - Political Science
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.05-2003
Master of Arts - Political Science
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA05-1991
Skills
- Logistics management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Change management actions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Author of numerous peer reviewed books, book chapters, articles, and poems in the areas fo political science, history, literature and religion.
- Extensive commitment to community service from serving as Metropolitan Vice President of Community Service Corps, Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1986 to service as president of the Perkiomen Valley School District Board of Directors from 2017-2021 with $181 million budget. I also served on the board of the School District of Harrisburg during its receivership period from 2019 to 2021, served as Secretary of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit from 2017 - 2021, and was Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania School Board Association's Legislative Committee from 2017-2020.
- Chief Parliamentary Aide to Senator Joseph O'Toole, Seanad Eireann (The Senate of the Republic of Ireland) and involved in the early stages of negotiations towards the Good Friday Accords in 1989.
Affiliations
- Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, 2024 to present
- Teachers Advisory Council, National Constitution Center, 2023
- American Political Science Association, 1997 to present
- Northeastern Political Science Association, 1998 to present
- American Academy of Poets, 2014 to present
- Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy 2007 to 2021 (Board member from 2010 to 2014)
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Teacher Certification for Secondary Education Social Studies (LaSalle University, 2000)
- Pennsylvania Master Naturalist
- Tree Tender, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Timeline
Chief Operational Officer
The Ministry of Caring
01.2024 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
08.2021 - 01.2024
Vice President of Education and Operations
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
06.2015 - 08.2021
Associate Professor of Politics
Immaculata University
07.2010 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Political Science
The Catholic University of America
Master of Arts - Political Science
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/History
LaSalle University