Jim Knapp
Washington,PA
Summary
Goal-oriented educator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Religious Education
Oscar Romero Parish
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, implementing improvements based on feedback and data analysis.
- Mentored new instructors in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and pedagogical techniques specific to religious education settings
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to provide comprehensive religious education programs, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Managed budget allocations for the religious education department, ensuring responsible stewardship of funds and resources.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of sacramental preparation programs, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.
- Empowered volunteer catechists through ongoing training opportunities designed to equip them with essential skills for teaching religion classes effectively.
- Strengthened communication channels between parents, teachers, administrators, and pastoral staff by facilitating regular meetings focused on supporting a vibrant religious education ministry.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Perkins Coordinator
Beaver County Career and Technical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Worked with students in developing PA state required career objectives.
School Counselor
Bethel Park School District
08.1992 - 06.2022
- Leadership: Provide leadership to students, parents, staff, and the community by creating connections, responding to educational initiatives, and preparing students to be college and career ready
- Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior
- Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services
- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of CTE programs, leadership, and faculty/staff as a school board member
- Staff and Student Development: Proactively work with students to identify long-range goals and specific objectives to facilitate their learning and long-term development
- Evaluate students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources
- Intervene in crisis situations to assist students
- Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues
- Provided personal assistance and emotional support
- Project Oversight: Education advocate ensuring robust educational programming; skilled at leading teams to analyze data, advocate for resources, increase program funding, conduct needs assessments of staff and students
- Designed and implemented Keystone state testing for 1,000 students; reviewed rosters and data to determine which students are eligible to take the test and graduate high school
- Oversaw athletes seeking to play at the college level through the NCAA Eligibility Center program; reviewed and sent student transcripts for approval; proactively communicated with staff, students, and their families to prepare for interviews and ensure each student qualified to play
- Diversity and Inclusion: Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, vocational training, and refer clients to appropriate services
- Identify cases of domestic abuse/family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws and administrative regulations
- Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
Admissions & Aid Advisor
University of Pittsburgh
May1994 - May1985
School Counselor
North Allegheny High School
Aug1991 - Jun1992
Admissions & Academic Advisor
LaRoche College
Jul1987 - Jul1998
Counselor and Recruiter
Western Area CTC
Aug1990 - Jun1991
School Board Member
Trinity Area School District
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education/School, Guidance
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Education Communication Media
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.1984
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Presentations and public speaking
- Decision-making
- Career planning
- Student development
- Group facilitation
- Stakeholder management
- Academic counseling
Affiliations
- Bethel Park Community Foundation Trustee 2010-2022 • Trinity Area School Board Director;2008- 2012&2018-2022 • Sunday School Teacher 1998- Present
References
- Dr. Zeb Jansante, Principal-412/760-9426
- Mr. Brian Lenosky, Principal 412/860-8515
- Ms. Brittany Taylor, Principal 724/255-3831
- Mr. Tom Samosky, Superintendent 412/980-5806
Timeline
Director of Religious Education
Oscar Romero Parish
07.2024 - 06.2025
Perkins Coordinator
Beaver County Career and Technical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
School Counselor
Bethel Park School District
08.1992 - 06.2022
School Board Member
Trinity Area School District
Admissions & Aid Advisor
University of Pittsburgh
May1994 - May1985
School Counselor
North Allegheny High School
Aug1991 - Jun1992
Admissions & Academic Advisor
LaRoche College
Jul1987 - Jul1998
Counselor and Recruiter
Western Area CTC
Aug1990 - Jun1991
Master of Science - Counselor Education/School, Guidance
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Education Communication Media
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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