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Kelli Boydstun

Kelli Boydstun

Adrian,Tx.

Summary

Accomplished educator with over 35 years of experience in various capacities and environments. Eager to leverage knowledge and experience to drive innovative solutions in today's educational landscape. Demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills through experiences and doctoral degree attainment. Committed to contributing to team success and enhancing professional skills. Bringing a positive attitude and dedication to continuous learning and growth. Poised to make a meaningful impact in educational settings.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
08.2017 - Current
  • Motivate and support students in overcoming personal challenges through encouragement and the provision of educational resources that meet individual student needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional and academic needs of all students.
  • Maintaining positive relationships with school staff and Cal Farley Transitional Living staff in efforts to promote college, career, and military readiness for all students by the time they graduate from high school.


School Counselor/504 Coordinator

Hereford ISD
08.2011 - 05.2017
  • Ensured full compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the school's 504 program.
  • Successfully coordinated and launched "Academic Signing" a now-established community event celebrating students' college acceptances, significantly increasing student and parent engagement.
  • Developed and implemented processes to support students with 504 plans, fostering their academic success and overall well-being.


District Test Coordinator/School Counselor

Stratford ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Ensured all tests were administered in strict compliance with state regulations.
  • Successfully secured a grant from the Stratford Chamber of Commerce to fund a college readiness program
  • Coordinated a college readiness program, providing students with opportunities to visit local colleges and universities.


Elementary/Middle School Principal

Vega ISD and Boise City Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • Provided administrative oversight for budgetary planning processes
  • Managed facility maintenance operations
  • Oversaw and implemented student discipline procedures
  • Led and directed instructional initiatives
  • Conducted teacher evaluations and performance reviews.

Teaching Experience

Dumas ISD, Felt Public Schools
01.1990 - 05.2007
  • Taught students in diverse classroom settings, including departmentalized and self-contained environments.
  • Consistently achieved 100% student passing rates on state assessments in Elementary Writing, leading to a district-wide presentation on successful teaching strategies.
  • Cultivated positive and successful learning environments where students consistently thrived academically.

Education

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Effective Schools

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016

Skills

  • Servant Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Mediator
  • Facilitator
  • Team Player
  • Leading By Example

Publications

Investigating GEAR-Up College Readiness Program's Influence on Postsecondary Decisions of Rural Hispanic Youth, Boydstun, K, 2016, Doctoral dissertation, Grand Canyon University, https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED571094, 978-1-3399-6242-9

Timeline

School Counselor

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
08.2017 - Current

School Counselor/504 Coordinator

Hereford ISD
08.2011 - 05.2017

District Test Coordinator/School Counselor

Stratford ISD
08.2008 - 05.2010

Elementary/Middle School Principal

Vega ISD and Boise City Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2008

Teaching Experience

Dumas ISD, Felt Public Schools
01.1990 - 05.2007

Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Effective Schools

Grand Canyon University

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