Kelly Quade
Brooten,MN
Summary
Experienced Program Director/Coordinator skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Ready to apply 22 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Bringing deep understanding of what it takes to run high-quality program and achieve desired results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Willmar Area Learning Center
Willmar, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and coordinate educational programming
- Build master schedule, secure staff, and schedule students
- Responsible for truancy referrals and court appearances
- Oversight of online learning platform
- Responsible for student discipline and policy
- Coordinate program's MTSS implementation
- Keep program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Analyze program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Create and enforce programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Program Director
Minnewaska Area Schools- WIN Academy
Starbuck, MN
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Direct supervision of 40+ full-time staff.
- Collaboration with 15+ school districts served.
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Maintain and update program related documents.
- Collaborate with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Interview and hire talented staff members with expertise in mental health and education to increase skillset within departments.
- Oversee staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Educational Coordinator
Minnewaska Area Schools- WIN Academy
Starbuck, MN
08.2011 - 07.2017
- Organized and conducted intakes for new student referrals.
- Participated on team to become PBIS Certified School.
- Taught CPI to all staff in program.
- Updated transcripts and worked with students on credit recovery needs.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress and adjust academic plans.
- Responsible for ensuring all Due Process rules and regulations were followed by staff.
- Assessed ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances or conditions that may affect child safety and education.
- Participated in weekly case staffing with program director, case managers, clinicians and supervisory staff.
Guidance Counselor
Minnewaska Area High School
Glenwood, MN
07.2002 - 06.2011
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Regularly met with students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Worked with financial aid office to verify student's' applications.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs.
- Built master schedule for 7th-12th grade.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN08.2000
Associate of Arts - Chemical Dependency
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05.1999
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Understanding of human resources
- Customer service experience
- Program Development and Management
- Staff Management
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Willmar Area Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
Program Director
Minnewaska Area Schools- WIN Academy
08.2017 - 07.2022
Educational Coordinator
Minnewaska Area Schools- WIN Academy
08.2011 - 07.2017
Guidance Counselor
Minnewaska Area High School
07.2002 - 06.2011
Master of Science - School Counseling
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Saint Cloud State University
Associate of Arts - Chemical Dependency
Ridgewater College
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