Kelsey Strautz
Rockford,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented, client-focused Director of Business Development/ Special Projects Manager with 12+ years of experience working within education and/or non-profits to reach organization and recruitment goals. Skilled at developing strategic plans to meet goals and fostering relationships with customers to grow loyalty. Has helped lead a dynamic team responsible for developing and implementing K-12 academic initiatives that have consistently exceeded enrollment targets. Through the use of data-driven analysis, innovative marketing strategies, and strategic partnerships with GVSU, USDE, NSSA, NPSS, and local/nationwide K-12 schools/districts, I have been instrumental in identifying and targeting key components of effective academic intervention guidelines, programmatic operations, and client relations associated with vetting, running, and advocating for statewide academic intervention initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development/ Special Projects Manager
Grand Valley State University- K-12 Connect
2022.10 - Current
- Captured potential customers using creative and fresh approaches on digital and traditional channels
- Championed product development and new releases by analyzing educational trends, statewide initiatives, and sales forecasts
- Presented products to prospective clients through virtual tours and interviews
- Interacted with Higher Education, NSSA, and NPSS faculty to align recruitment and admissions objectives for quality tutoring organizations nationwide
- Achieved financial targets through effective budget planning and management
- Led project planning and development, quality control and final review to control milestones and deliverables.
Ready-by-Five Project Coordinator
Kent ISD
2021.12 - 2022.10
- Identified challenges and risks to implement tactical solution for a 2.2 Million dollar Millage Fund
- Created and sustained good working relationships with internal and external partners
- Prepared financial and progress reports and presented to board members and corporate executives
- Developed presentations for management, covering progress, issues, modifications and achievements
- Worked closely with upper management in planning projects and preparing related documents
- Oversaw project scope, budget and requirements for department.
Elementary Teacher
Belding Area Schools
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Adhered to and supported school policies to enforce core values, high expectations and code of conduct
- Implemented district-approved curriculum, materials and instructional methods to support academic achievement and student personal development
- Documented student progress, attendance and behavior to retain records per district policies
- Developed personalized instructional plans to accommodate student abilities, needs and learning characteristics
- Designed lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems
- Communicated expectations to students to encourage intellectual curiosity and explore new concepts
- Cultivated social-emotional well-being of students, building positive, safe classroom culture
- Employed creative instructional tools and utilized diverse materials to deliver curriculum.
STEM Teacher
West MI Academy of Environmental Science
2016.07 - 2019.07
- Developed lectures to cultivate intellectual curiosity surrounding biological science, environmental concerns and real-world concepts in a Project and Place based environment
- Oversaw laboratory operations, facilitating supply requisitions and equipment calibration
- Helped students understand application of scientific principles with use of experiments and lab activities
- Maintained detailed records of student participation, grades and attendance
- Assessed student progress via routine quizzes, exams and mandated tests
- Presented subject matter in full compliance with state and local district guidelines
- Improved student success, leveraging faculty collaboration to devise cohesive educational strategies
- Promoted learning objectives with innovative curriculum plans and newly emerging instructional aids
- Crafted unique learning experiences based on deep understanding of materials and students' varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
- Affirmed students' potential and assessed abilities with clear expectations, plans and assessment strategies
- Evaluated and modified instructional plans to meet needs of students with different ability levels
- Enhanced learning with field trips to museums, conservation areas, state parks and science centers
- Incorporated multimedia approaches and diverse instructional techniques to promote student learning
- Encouraged student enthusiasm and development of good study habits for life-long learning
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and requirements of states and schools
- Managed needs of all students by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials.
Elementary Teacher
Vista Charter Academy- NHA School
2014.07 - 2016.07
- Adhered to and supported school policies to enforce core values, high expectations and code of conduct
- Implemented district-approved curriculum, materials and instructional methods to support academic achievement and student personal development
- Documented student progress, attendance and behavior to retain records per district policies
- Developed personalized instructional plans to accommodate student abilities, needs and learning characteristics
- Designed lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems
- Communicated expectations to students to encourage intellectual curiosity and explore new concepts
- Cultivated social-emotional well-being of students, building positive, safe classroom culture
- Liaised with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress, academic challenges and areas of interest
- Employed creative instructional tools and utilized diverse materials to deliver curriculum.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership & Administration: Education -
Grand Canyon University
Prescott, Arizona05.2018
Bachelor of Science: Integrated Science/ STEAM, Education -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Database administration
- CRM/ LMS/ CMS
- Data management
- Grant writing
- Revenue projections
Certification
- Integrated Science Endorsement (K-8). 2014
- Professional Teaching Certificate (2018)
- CPI Certification. 2014
- CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen. 2021
- Sales Operations Certificate (08/01/2023)
- 14 Salesforce Trailblazer Badges (08/01/2023)
Affiliations
- NAEYC Member
- NSTA Member
- NPSS- Higher Education Hub Member
References
- Sandra Hunt, Professional Reference, 9899064221
- Brianna Moss, Professional Reference, 5862427577
- Robin Alvarez, Professional Reference, 5178818415
- Wendy Miller, Professional Reference, 6164463795
Timeline
Director of Development/ Special Projects Manager
Grand Valley State University- K-12 Connect
2022.10 - Current
Ready-by-Five Project Coordinator
Kent ISD
2021.12 - 2022.10
Elementary Teacher
Belding Area Schools
2019.07 - 2021.07
STEM Teacher
West MI Academy of Environmental Science
2016.07 - 2019.07
Elementary Teacher
Vista Charter Academy- NHA School
2014.07 - 2016.07
Master of Educational Leadership & Administration: Education -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science: Integrated Science/ STEAM, Education -
Grand Valley State University
- Integrated Science Endorsement (K-8). 2014
- Professional Teaching Certificate (2018)
- CPI Certification. 2014
- CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen. 2021
- Sales Operations Certificate (08/01/2023)
- 14 Salesforce Trailblazer Badges (08/01/2023)
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