Jessica Kelley
Austin
Summary
Dedicated education professional with a proven track record in supervising and supporting student development. Expertise in fostering meaningful relationships with students and mentors to drive growth and improvement. Skilled in creating a safe, clean, and orderly learning environment while organizing community events that enhance the climate for multiple low-income schools. Committed to promoting a positive educational experience while advocating for student needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Communities In Schools
Austin
07.2024 - Current
- Directed activities around designing programs, strengthening campus alliances, enhancing teams, and delivering student services.
- Conduct needs evaluations to design programs, establish connections with campus staff, and manage student referral procedures.
- Implemented data management systems to evaluate program effectiveness, and streamline operations.
- Responsibilities include recruiting, training, supervising, fostering professional development, and ensuring a positive team culture.
- Provide counseling and case management services to students, engage with parents, and represent the program at community events.
- Facilitated academic small groups across all grade levels, addressing diverse needs.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher Assistant
Austin Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Skilled in preparing, administering, and supervising assignments, and educating students on basic Language Arts concepts such as grammar, spelling, and organizing literacy.
- Delivered lessons thoroughly, incorporating multimedia tools.
- Developed customized learning schedules promoting interactive sessions.
- Created fundraising events to raise money for low-income students to attend out-of-school events.
- Completed special education modules to better understand specific learning types, and aid students more efficiently.
- Attended faculty meetings to stay informed about changes in school policy or procedure.
Community Engagement Intern
The Periwinkle Foundation
Houston
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported year-round Periwinkle camps by establishing a high-performing fundraising approach.
- I created a calendar for promotion, solicitation, and donor recognition, utilizing the organization's website, social media accounts, and mass email platforms to support the campaign's rollout.
- I led the organization's voice and messaging for internal and external stakeholders across multiple communication channels and formats.
- Met with donors and built rapport to ensure strong connections to the network and the company.
- Facilitated interactions with at-risk youth to foster trust and ensure a supportive camp environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station 12.2025
High School Diploma -
The Asheville School
05-2018
Skills
- Professional writing
- Scheduling and planning
- Community Outreach
- Community development
- Student and parent relations
- Student assessments
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior management
- Nonprofit knowledge
- Resource mobilization
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Written and verbal communication
Affiliations
- Habitat For Humanity, 30 hours
- Lasagna Love, 25 hours
Accomplishments
- Exxon Mobile Community Jobs Internship
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Program Manager
Communities In Schools
07.2024 - Current
4th and 5th Grade Teacher Assistant
Austin Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Community Engagement Intern
The Periwinkle Foundation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
The Asheville School
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