Katy Wells
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Mission driven Program Director and Educator, skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply over 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Non Profit Program Director and Resource Developer
The JW Foundation/Art of Learning Project
07.2013 - 09.2023
- Spearheaded the development of comprehensive instructional guides for educators, impacting over 1,000 learners globally
- Established and collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of volunteers across 3 continents to design, develop, and launch two 8-week online learning and discussion groups
- Exercised stewardship through program development oversight, monthly one-on-one Zoom sessions, educator report evaluations, and active engagement in open discussions to address challenges and achieve collaborative resolutions
- Diversified programmatic focus to be more inclusive of traditionally marginalized students and transformed outdated resource and program model, resulting in an increase in teacher follow-through and program retention of over 50%
- Facilitated a professional learning community, fostering trusting relationships and candid feedback exchanges, resulting in comprehensive evaluations of new educational content and productive discussions to drive enhanced efficacy and implementation
- Initiated the development of a long-term roadmap for strategic support, aligning the organization's mission with educators' strengths and challenges, leading to a 30% growth in participation
- Fostered relationships with organizational leaders and educators worldwide, enabling the exchange of knowledge and resources to enhance just and equitable learning experiences
- Resulted in enduring partnerships across 3 continents, spanning more than 5 years
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of consultants (finance, communications, program administration) to contribute an educational perspective to the development of a new learning platform intended to reach beyond the scope of the organization
- Analyzed program data, identifying trends and performance gaps and presented monthly strategy recommendations to the executive director and board of directors, resulting in a 10% increase in program funding and successful implementation of targeted initiatives
- Reimagined and crafted a quarterly newsletter to disseminate learning discoveries and resource development, resulting in a 300% expansion of the mailing list to over 16,000 recipients; fostering engagement with potential donors and amplifying organizational impact
- Managed all programs within the nonprofit portfolio and developed systems for overseeing implementation, tracking milestones, and evaluating program success based on predefined metrics.
Community Volunteer
PS 217 Equity Team
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Co-founded grassroots public school equity team to cooperatively address issues of equity within the school community, increasing original membership of 4 parents to a membership of 18, including administrators, teachers, and parents
- Influenced monthly virtual and in-person meetings and workshops to assess community strengths and challenges, harnessing the power of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives; facilitated actionable initiatives that boosted community engagement by 40%
- Championed community outreach and analysis efforts to inform plans for making the school community, building, and curriculum more inclusive and accessible, resulting in the development of 4 annual whole-school month long cultural study and celebration units honoring the diverse cultures represented in the school
- Guided in the planning and presentation of a whole staff professional development day training teachers to conduct classroom library audits with students for more diverse and inclusive literacy materials, reaching over 25 teachers.
First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1999 - 06.2013
- Built and maintained a collaborative, student-centered learning community that celebrated curiosity, diversity, and cooperative learning, improving the educational experience for over 300 students
- Guided the second-grade teaching team through a five-year period of innovation and growth, emphasizing collaboration and reflection on student work to drive measurable improvements; enhanced student learning outcomes by 20%+ and promoted a culture of ongoing professional development
- Supervised over 15 student teachers from NYU, LIU, Brooklyn College, and Kingsborough Community College, with a 100% approval rating from supervisees regarding the quality and comprehensiveness of supervision
- Piloted a social/emotional learning curriculum for the third grade team, resulting in a 25% adoption rate by colleagues
- Implemented the Math In the City/Investigations inquiry-based approach to teaching mathematics, driving whole school participation within 2 years, leading to a 50% increase in student engagement in math-related subjects.
Education
Master of Education - Education and Child Study
Smith College
Northampton, MABachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Study of Religion
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NYSkills
- Google Workspace
- Notion
- Obsidian
- Asana
- WordPress
- Slack
- Zoom
- Canvas LMS
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Program Leadership
- Lesson Planning
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Classroom Management
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Organizational Leadership
- Partnership Development
- Program Operations
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Educational Program Planning
- Program Improvements
Websites
Key Achievement
Created and launched an online community of inquiry, knowledge-sharing, and educational content with over 200 educators, students, and parents worldwide, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to advance organizational work and foster agency and creative drive for learners globally.
Work Availability
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Quote
“To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin.”
bell hooks
Timeline
Community Volunteer
PS 217 Equity Team
01.2020 - 06.2023
Non Profit Program Director and Resource Developer
The JW Foundation/Art of Learning Project
07.2013 - 09.2023
First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.1999 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Education and Child Study
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Study of Religion
Bard College
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