Kelsey Anderson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and goal-driven learning and development professional with proven experience designing and implementing successful training programs. Proven leader with exceptional communication, organization, and project management skills adept at guiding teams to meet organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Rowe Middle School
07.2023 - Current
- Design and implement successful training programs
- Coach clients to improve practices through professional development and modeling of instructional strategies
- Analyze system-wide gaps and create comprehensive plan for improvement in order to meet strategic objectives
- Conduct evaluations of instructional materials and processes to ensure alignment with state standards and district goals
Program Director
After School Academy
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations
- Collaborate and communicate with a variety of key stakeholders in order to meet strategic goals
- Manage cross-functional teams of over twenty five adults to deliver exceptional program outcomes within budget and time constraints
- Monitor program performance to identify areas for improvement and design training to address gaps
- Recruit and train staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills
- Prioritize and manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Teacher Leader
Rowe Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Designed and delivered training materials (including e-learning)
- Differentiated training materials for a variety of individual needs and goals
- Led teams through data analysis process in order to identify areas of need and create targeted solutions
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of clients, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to help clients reach goals
Education
Master of Education - Educational Policy And Leadership
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN05.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Program Design and Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Project Management
- Group Facilitation
- Written and Oral Communication
Additional Information
- Professional Educator License, State of Illinois
- Proficient in Spanish
- Corps Member, Teach for America
- Middle School Math Teacher
- Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and Instructional Design Methodologies
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Rowe Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Program Director
After School Academy
05.2023 - Current
Teacher Leader
Rowe Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2023
Master of Education - Educational Policy And Leadership
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish
DePauw University
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