Jacob Schlachte
Program Management & Educational Professional
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Educational professional with 8+ years of experience in curriculum implementation, staff management, and operational planning across diverse workplaces including schools, educational non-profits, and homeless services. Experience managing teams of up to 13 staff members. Expertise in outdoor educational programming, adaptive educational programming for individuals with disabilities, and administrative operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director - Emergency Weather Shelter Operations
People First Santa Cruz
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed comprehensive facility operations serving 200+ individuals daily with complete administrative oversight
- Maintained safe, productive environment through implementation of structured protocols and safety procedures
- Innovated processes and procedures that improved operational safety and efficiency while maintaining 100% budget compliance
- Trained and developed 30+ staff members across multiple departments including supervision, case management, and support services
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder relationships between Santa Cruz County, contracted property managers, and People First Staff, demonstrating advanced administrative and communication skills
Private Education Consultant & Tutor
Independent Practice
10.2023 - Current
- Manage independent educational services business including curriculum development, client relations, and operational management.
- Serve diverse student populations from special needs learners to academically gifted students requiring enrichment
- Develop customized boutique educational programming and coordinate with families and schools for optimal student outcomes
- Maintain comprehensive scheduling and client management systems demonstrating administrative and organizational experience.
Board of Directors Treasurer & Founding Member
People First Santa Cruz
2021 - Current
- Co-founded nonprofit organization providing strategic leadership during critical organizational development phase
- Guided organizational growth from 5-person volunteer team to 60+ employee operation with $1.4M+ annual budget
- Established operational procedures, training protocols, and governance structures for sustainable organizational growth
- Led strategic planning initiatives and executive leadership development programs
On-Site Operations Director
Sierra Nevada Journeys
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed comprehensive educational program operations serving groups as large as 150+ participants across multiple concurrent learning sessions.
- Led and trained 15+ staff members in campus operations, and child behavior, including outdoor program instructors, program leadership, and administrative staff
- Developed and implemented adaptive programming while working with partner organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Twin Rivers School District, for culturally, physically, and intellectually diverse student populations.
- Coordinated between 4 operational departments and multiple concurrent programs ensuring seamless program delivery and optimal learning outcomes
- Implemented comprehensive training programs that reduced staff turnover and improved program evaluation scores.
Housing Navigator
Housing Matters
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Achieved organization's highest placement rates securing permanent housing for 85+ individuals annually
- Developed systematic approaches to stakeholder relations resulting in 40% increase in community partnerships
- Managed complex program requirements while navigating federal, state, and local regulations
- Created comprehensive data tracking systems that improved program reporting and outcome measurement
Special Education Teacher & Program Specialist
Santa Cruz County Public Schools & Metro Nashville Public Schools
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Designed and implemented specialized curriculum for diverse learning needs across multiple educational settings
- Maintained safe and productive classroom environments while serving students with varying academic and behavioral needs
- Led professional development initiatives in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Fostered individual student growth through personalized educational approaches and independence-building strategies
- Managed classroom operations, student data systems, and parent communication protocols with administrative precision
- Created detailed progress tracking systems for measuring student achievement and informing administrative decisions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Clemson University
05.2017
Skills
- Outdoor Educational Program Management Curriculum Development & Implementation Adaptive Educational Programming Innovation
- Administrative Operations Staff Training & Development Student Safety & Environment Management
- Budget Administration ($14M) Board of Directors Fiscal Planning Organizational Strategy & Development
Strategic Planning & Operations Campus Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Ongoing Professional Development
- Educational Program Management & Curriculum Development
- Teaching Methods & Learning Philosophy Implementation
- Administrative Operations & Campus Management
- Staff Training & Leadership Development
- Student Safety & Environment Management
Timeline
Program Director - Emergency Weather Shelter Operations
People First Santa Cruz
12.2024 - 03.2025
Private Education Consultant & Tutor
Independent Practice
10.2023 - Current
On-Site Operations Director
Sierra Nevada Journeys
05.2021 - 08.2023
Housing Navigator
Housing Matters
01.2020 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher & Program Specialist
Santa Cruz County Public Schools & Metro Nashville Public Schools
06.2017 - 10.2019
Board of Directors Treasurer & Founding Member
People First Santa Cruz
2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Clemson University
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