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Kendra McGowan

Ozark,AL

Summary

Resourceful professional in the field of education administration, recognized for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, and staff management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and leadership, ensuring successful educational outcomes and fostering positive environments for both students and staff.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After-School Program Director

USKA Martial Arts
Enterprise, Alabama
08.2015 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented after-school program activities for youth ages 5-14.
  • Created and maintained a safe, positive environment for students to learn and develop skills.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the after-school program, including staff scheduling, budget management, and student supervision.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians to ensure they were informed about their child's progress in the program.
  • Provided guidance counseling to support student academic achievement and social development.
  • Organized field trips as part of the after-school program curriculum.
  • Assisted in developing individual learning plans tailored to each student's needs.

Educator

Daleville City Schools
Daleville, AL
08.1997 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
  • Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
  • Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
  • Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.

Summer Camp Supervisor

Enterprise Parks and Recreation
Enterprise, AL
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive summer camp program for children aged 5-13 years old.
  • Organized and coordinated recreational activities such as swimming, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, music, theater, and field trips.
  • Supervised staff of 8 counselors to ensure safety of all campers during daily activities.
  • Monitored camper behavior and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Provided feedback to parents regarding their child's participation in the camp program.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, camper progress reports, incident reports, and other documents related to the camp program.

Teen Parent Counselor

Coffee County Family Services
Enterprise, Alabama
01.1995 - 12.2000
  • Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
  • Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
  • Utilized creative approaches such as art therapy or music therapy when working with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
  • Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2021

Bachelor of Science - Early/Elementary Education

Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
12-1995

Skills

  • Special Needs Support
  • Parent Communication
  • Training delivery
  • Staff Management
  • Child Development
  • Budget Oversight

Certification

  • Educator License to teach in state of Alabama

Affiliations

  • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. Sorority

Accomplishments

  • Educator of the Month @Windham Elementary School (2/2021)
  • Dean's List (1994-1995) Alabama Agricultural and Mechancial University
  • Educator of Month for Wiregrass Parents Magazine (2/2000)

Timeline

After-School Program Director

USKA Martial Arts
08.2015 - 08.2024

Summer Camp Supervisor

Enterprise Parks and Recreation
06.2014 - 08.2014

Educator

Daleville City Schools
08.1997 - 08.2024

Teen Parent Counselor

Coffee County Family Services
01.1995 - 12.2000

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Early/Elementary Education

Alabama A & M University

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