Kelley Bateman
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Experienced Director skilled in operations oversight and staff development. Proficient in student development, relationship building, counseling, data management, data analysis, initiating new programs, and classroom instruction. Strong presenter with a proven track record of delivering impactful presentations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Compass Program/Academic Success Coach
Merrimack College
North Andover, USA
11.2021 - Current
- Direct daily operations of Compass, ensuring adherence to relevant systems and protocols.
- Lead a team of eight professional staff, overseeing their work.
- Recruit, train, and mentor employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Delegate work responsibilities to staff members, organize and manage staff work schedules, and establish clear priorities and goals.
- Implement data tracking systems to monitor progress on key initiatives and projects.
- Analyze data and produce reports to identify areas for improvement and to review progress.
- Prepare and deliver training sessions to graduate fellows, covering topics such as academic success coaching, professionalism, and department and campuswide protocols and procedures.
- Provide guidance and leadership to graduate fellows to enhance their performance in managing student caseload effectively.
- Partner with senior leadership to set overarching objectives for the respective unit and the college.
- Participate in meetings with the Dean of Academic Success and leadership to discuss student progress and department initiatives.
- Support Compass professors and Reading and Writing Specialists by facilitating the exchange of crucial student details and addressing inquiries.
- Work closely with campus-wide staff to continuously improve the quality of the student experience at Merrimack College.
- Create and deliver presentations on Compass and Merrimack College to potential students and families during open houses, admitted student days, and shadow days.
- Foster strong relationships with current and potential students and families by quickly addressing their inquiries.
- Provide relevant information to high school guidance counselors regarding admissions requirements to Compass and Merrimack College.
- Guide students about career prospects and academic opportunities related to their coursework.
Middle School English Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
Haverhill, MA
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Designed and delivered English language arts lesson plans to eighth grade students aligned with Massachusetts Common Core standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs of students in the classroom.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to enhance student learning.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to improve curriculum design and development.
- Managed disciplinary matters with composure, promptly addressing concerns and escalating issues to the principal.
- Utilized data analysis tools like rubrics to assess student work productively.
- Advised parents on student's academic progress through parent-teacher conferences and email communication.
- Managed the administration of MCAS, according to the guidelines provided by the district.
- Engaged in continued learning through professional development, focusing on implementing best practices for instructing English language arts.
Compass Academic Success Coach
Merrimack College
North Andover, USA
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitated college transition for students by promoting, modeling, and creating healthy routines that ensured academic success and fostered independence.
- Enhanced academic success by providing coaching in executive functioning, study skills, and self-advocacy.
- Supported students in managing challenging circumstances, including, but not limited to, conflict resolution within the dormitories.
- Collaborated with campus partners to optimize support for first-year students and facilitate access to resources.
- Guided students towards valuable resources like the counseling center and tutoring center.
- Empowered students to take responsibility for their success by establishing attainable expectations and objectives.
- Fostered student development through the encouragement of exploring learning opportunities and persevering with challenging tasks.
- Ensured accuracy of student progress and observations through established data collection processes.
- Instructed Phoenix course and FYE course, supported by a Compass peer leader.
- Enhanced the established curriculum of the Phoenix course and FYE course by providing responsive group academic success coaching.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored a graduate fellow.
- Assisted in the coordination of peer mentoring initiatives aimed at promoting relationships between upperclassmen and underclassmen.
- Contributed to the successful execution of new student orientation initiatives.
- Conferred with professors to discuss students' progress and how to best support students.
Special Education Liaison/English Teacher
Methuen High School
Methuen, USA
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Evaluated students' eligibility for special education services based on their strengths and weaknesses identified in test findings.
- Led team (student, teachers, parent), and effectively communicated the latest testing results.
- Collaboratively wrote initial or updated Individualized Education Plans within IDEA guidelines and mandated timelines.
- Worked closely with the team to create a detailed vision plan for the student, highlighting post-high school aspirations.
- Assisted in adapting and modifying curriculum content and materials for students with special needs.
- Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to help instruct and support special education students.
- Developed lesson plans, handouts, and teaching materials to enhance English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Monitored IEP implementation and gave feedback on student progress towards set targets.
- Supported students in acquiring skills to overcome demanding academic challenges and cultivate resilience, leading to long-term achievements.
- Formed relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through emails and phone calls.
Education
Master of Special Education -
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2013
Bachelor’s Middle School Education -
Salem State College
Salem, MA05.2004
Skills
- Charismatic Leader
- Team Leadership and Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building
- Hiring and Training
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict Resolution Development
- Data Management
- Data Organization and Analysis
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum and Instructional Design
- Team Oriented
- Self Starter
- Proficient in Google Suites
Certification
- Massachusetts Educator License (English Gr. 5-8)
- Massachusetts Educator License (Special Educator Gr. 5-12)
- Massachusetts Educator License (Middle School Generalist Gr. 5-8)
Awards
Summa Cum Laude undergrad and graduate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Compass Program/Academic Success Coach
Merrimack College
11.2021 - Current
Compass Academic Success Coach
Merrimack College
03.2020 - 11.2021
Special Education Liaison/English Teacher
Methuen High School
08.2017 - 03.2020
Middle School English Teacher
Haverhill Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2024
Master of Special Education -
American International College
Bachelor’s Middle School Education -
Salem State College