Kala Starace
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
Program Evaluation Specialist recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specializes in data analysis and program evaluation, delivering actionable insights. Proven ability in critical thinking and problem-solving to enhance professional development and educational programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Evaluation Specialist
New Directions, New Ideas, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Responsibilities include qualitative and quantitative data analysis for statewide initiatives funded by the Department of Education in Florida and North Carolina.
- Services include report writing, survey development, data entry for survey responses, calculating descriptive statistics for survey question responses and categorizing qualitative data from surveys.
- Client reports include:
- Florida Partnership (administered by College Board)
- North Carolina Advanced Placement Program
- Florida Department of Education, Title IV, Part A program
- Florida Department of Education, GEAR UP program
- Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools, CDC grant program
Office Receptionist for Family Business
Starace Accounting Firm
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsibilities included data entry, filing, and customer communication.
Education
Master’s of Science Degree - Social and Sustainable Enterprises
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2026
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Social Science, Social Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2023
Associate of Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.2017
Graduate Certificate - Program Evaluation
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Data Entry
- Organizing
- Editing
- Survey Development
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Website Development
- Survey Monkey
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Visual Graphics
- Qualtrics
Timeline
Program Evaluation Specialist
New Directions, New Ideas, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Office Receptionist for Family Business
Starace Accounting Firm
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master’s of Science Degree - Social and Sustainable Enterprises
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Social Science, Social Innovation And Entrepreneurship
Florida State University
Associate of Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
Graduate Certificate - Program Evaluation
Florida State University
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