Kellye Harrison-Ayala

Work History

Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis

04.2021 - Current

Established relationships with K-12 educational partners to provide college classes to high school students
Increased enrollment in dual enrollment courses by 300%
Facilitated enrichment programming for high school students
Provided academic advising and transition support for graduating seniors entering Ivy Tech Community College
Provided strength-based coaching for high school students
Collaborated with multiple community and educational partners to streamline college and career preparatory activities
Created data tracking systems collect data for reporting
Participated in semi-annual conferences to collaborate with grant sites

Goodwill Of Central And Southern Indiana

03.2017 - 04.2021

Created curriculum for Senior Capstone course
Facilitates and proctors certification courses and exams
Facilitated career and college informational events
Improved SAT and ACT registrations
Increased dual credit and certification offerings
Served on school leadership team to facilitate positive school culture
Created graduation plans according to Indiana General Diploma, Core 40 Diploma, and Core 40 with Technical Honors requirements
Monitored student action plans aligned with educational, post-secondary and career objectives.
Provided students with resources to assist with removing barriers to food and housing
Provided academic and personal guidance, advising and referral services to students
Worked closely with students, outreach service providers and other staff to assist students.
Conducted mediation meetings between staff and students
Assisted with the implementation of trauma informed school practices
Worked as school resilience lead to improver peer interactions with both instructors and students

Hoosier Academy

11.2013 - 06.2016

Conducted academic advisement services for approximately 350 students on a recurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Worked with students who were in violation of school attendance policies
Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Provided legal guardians with strategies to assist their students in their success
Taught a class regarding setting goals and study habits

Jewish Childcare Association

02.2011 - 08.2011

Used various therapeutic methods to teach crisis prevention strategies to foster children and their caregivers
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Conducted school visits to observe classroom behavior and advocate for students with cognitive/behavioral challenges
Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Warren Township Schools

09.2009 - 06.2010

Worked with students in grades K-6 who exhibited severe behavioral issues
Facilitated reading groups to assist children who were not on grade level with fluency and comprehension
Increased fluency and comprehension in 70 percent of students
Worked with students to redirect negative behavior
Instructed small group of cognitively challenged students in various subjects