Jake Carwell
MI
Summary
K-12 Industry Expert with hands-on experience in developing and scaling new verticals with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions to K-12 Education and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Of Strategic and Consultative Sales
Stepping Stones Group, previously EBS
- Current
- Responsible for all revenue generating services including developing new vertices and partnerships in the Ed Tech, Mental Health and Behavioral Health space
- Oversee Growth Officers to scale services in new markets and execute strategy
- Identify district funding streams by identifying trends in local, state and national public policy to help increase district access to funds and our services
- Provide training and consultative services to superintendents, school boards and district leadership.
National Director of K-12 Services
EBS (Educational Based Services)
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee support for regional directors (5000+ staff in over 400 school districts across the country)
- Drive the consultative sales process
- Provide strategic problem solving for technology, staffing, budgeting, and program development solutions for school districts across the county.
Director of Student Services and Strategic Partnerships
EBS
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Partnered with state agencies to identify underserved areas to increase Early Intervention services throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia
- Collaborated with over 50 universities creating innovated partnerships to increase student access to work based learning, early middle college, and college and career readiness opportunity.
Educational Consultant
EBS
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Reported directly to C-Suite, founder of organization and key stakeholders on growth, strategy and potential acquisitions
- Analyzed systems and strategy to optimize growth; reported progress to stakeholders and ensured internal mission and initiatives aligned with external outcomes.
Director of Operations
The Menta Group: A Non-Profit Educational Organization
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations throughout the Southwest territory, which included 140 employees in 5 school buildings
- Led the region to its largest growth increase in company history, became profitable for the first time in my second year.
Principal/Special Education Administrator
Mesa Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked as a turn-around principal in a failing school with high special education populations
- Aligned goals and initiatives that were consistent throughout all functions of the school.
Behavior Technician/Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Education
Superintendent certificate -
Horizons Leadership Academy
01.2021
Graduate Coursework in Applied Behavioral Analytics -
Purdue University
05.2018
Masters in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
07.2012
Bachelors in Communication: Public Relations Writing and Bachelors in English Literature -
Wheaton College
05.2009
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Strategies and goals
- Revenue Growth
- Effective leader
- Partnerships and Alliances
Certification
Eligible for k-12 administrative and superintendent certificate
Publications
- Contextualized Differentiated Coaching, A coaching and implementation curriculum developed using Applied Behavioral Analytics, Implementation Sciences and Positive Psychology principles.
- Trauma Sensitive Sessions, Discipline specific training focused on trauma informed care in the fields of Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Psychology, Counseling, and Applied Behavior Analytics.
Timeline
National Director of K-12 Services
EBS (Educational Based Services)
01.2020 - Current
Director of Student Services and Strategic Partnerships
EBS
01.2018 - 01.2020
Educational Consultant
EBS
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Operations
The Menta Group: A Non-Profit Educational Organization
01.2013 - 01.2016
Principal/Special Education Administrator
Mesa Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013
Behavior Technician/Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
Director Of Strategic and Consultative Sales
Stepping Stones Group, previously EBS
- Current
Superintendent certificate -
Horizons Leadership Academy
Graduate Coursework in Applied Behavioral Analytics -
Purdue University
Masters in Special Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors in Communication: Public Relations Writing and Bachelors in English Literature -
Wheaton College
Eligible for k-12 administrative and superintendent certificate
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