Kari Dykhouse
Alto,MI
Summary
Caring professional prepared to advocate for Caledonia students and families. Wide-ranging knowledge of education best practices and leadership. Dedicated to helping all students access resources to achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Coordinator
Calvin University
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinate housing and roommate placements for diverse populations, ensuring accessibility and compliance with regulations.
- Train and mentor student staff on housing policies, enhancing team knowledge and service effectiveness.
- Implemented new housing software to improve efficiency and resident satisfaction in housing services.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Calvin University
12.2019 - Current
- Hired, trained, and implemented programming for overnight hosts and tour guides
- Organized and implemented yield initiatives for admitted students
- Sustained and improved various aspects of the visit experience
Teacher
Classical Consortium
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Taught Algebra class to home school group one day each week
- Taught same group of students online using virtual class programs
Adjunct Faculty for Core 250: Western Civilization II: The Rationalist Worldview
Whitworth University
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Supported lecturers and discussion group leaders in administrative tasks
- Led weekly discussion groups for thirty college students
Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
Whitworth University
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Planned events for alumni including homecoming, reunions and career networking
- Worked with other departments including admissions, residence life, chaplain’s office, food services and facilities to implement campus events
- Selected and coordinated outside vendors to facilitate off campus events
- Facilitated Parents’ Council meetings
- Supervised student workers
- Contributed to alumni and parent publications, Whitworth Today and The Loop, respectively
Resident Director
Whitworth University
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Presented week-long training to Resident Assistants (RAs) in cooperation with other Resident Directors (RDs)
- Welcomed over 150 freshman students and their parents to Whitworth each year
- Participated in the hiring process and selection of RAs
- Organized the hiring process and selection of new RDs
- Led weekly staff meetings with RAs
- Supervised and supported staff of 9-10 RAs
- Facilitated team building exercises with RA staff
Teacher
Calvin Christian Middle School
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Taught eighth grade civics, history, and New Testament Bible and seventh grade Old Testament Bible
- Mentored new first-year teacher
- Supervised two teacher aides from Calvin College
- Supervised student teacher from Calvin College
- Implemented new civics curriculum for eighth grade students and successfully coordinated a school-wide mock congressional hearing involving former state representatives, the school superintendent, city council representatives, and school board members
Education
Master of Education - Administrative Leadership
Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan12.2002
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Housing Coordinator
Calvin University
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Admissions
Calvin University
12.2019 - Current
Teacher
Classical Consortium
08.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
Whitworth University
06.2008 - 10.2010
Adjunct Faculty for Core 250: Western Civilization II: The Rationalist Worldview
Whitworth University
02.2008 - 12.2010
Resident Director
Whitworth University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Teacher
Calvin Christian Middle School
08.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Education - Administrative Leadership
Whitworth University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calvin College
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