Kathy Balman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Skilled program director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage several years' experience the field to take on challenging role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director and Lead Educator
Educating Children Outdoors Non-profit
Phoenix, AZ
12.2018 - Current
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
- Analyzed data from surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Homeschool Group Leader
Southeast Homeschool Fieldtrips
Atlanta, GA
07.2011 - 07.2018
- Led a major homeschooling network in Atlanta with more than 5,000 participating families
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Organized and facilitated field trips for students, ensuring all safety requirements were met.
- Created and maintained a detailed budget for each field trip, including transportation costs and admission fees.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding the details of the trip, such as departure times, cost of admission.
Administrative Assistant
America's Real Estate Academy
Woodstock, GA
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Designed and maintained company websites.
- Conducted research online utilizing search engines such as Google or Yahoo!.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
Education
High School Diploma -
JP McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PA06-1999
Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Administration Knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Financial Management
- Effective Leader
- Operations Oversight
- Curriculum Development
- Team Leadership Skills
- Google Suite Proficiency
- Website Design
- Social Media and Promotions
- GIS Applications
Accomplishments
- 2021 - Outstanding Environmental Education Program of the Year Award - AZ Association of Environmental Education
- 2022 - Educator of the Year Award - AZ Game and Fish
- 2024 - Outstanding Inclusive Environmental Education Program of the Year Award -AZ Association of Environmental Education
Certification
- Environmental Educator Certification
- Certified Interpretive Guide
- National Geographic Certified Educator
- Certified Pheology Leader
Volunteer Experience
- Past President Maricopa County Master Naturalists
- Current Communications Committee Chair Maricopa County Master Naturalists
- Past Vice President Desert Rivers Audubon
- Past Secretary Phoenix Native Plant Society
- Birdability Captain
- Conestoga View Nursing Home Volunteer
- Lancaster Grace EC Church Sunday School Leader
- Special Needs Tutor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Director and Lead Educator
Educating Children Outdoors Non-profit
12.2018 - Current
Homeschool Group Leader
Southeast Homeschool Fieldtrips
07.2011 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
America's Real Estate Academy
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Environmental Educator Certification
- Certified Interpretive Guide
- National Geographic Certified Educator
- Certified Pheology Leader
High School Diploma -
JP McCaskey High School
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