Keno Jones
Atlanta,GA
Summary
As the Program Leader for the Upward Bound Math and Science program. My role involves supporting students in STEM fields, overseeing the program, engaging with participants, coordinating tutoring and exposure activities, building connections with families, and assisting with organizing a six-week summer residential program. I also liaise with the school administration and ensure that the program aligns with grant objectives. My passion for education, organizational skills, and collaborative abilities drive the program's success and empower students to excel in math and science.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Upward Bound Math Science Program
04.2024 - Current
- Orchestrated annual student service delivery, ensuring excellence
- Managed day-to-day UBMS operations and staff supervision
- Prepared and submitted project reports to relevant authorities
- Led planning, implementation, and evaluation of program goals
- Fostered collaboration with high school stakeholders for effective program delivery
- Successfully recruited students from targeted schools, boosting participation
- Directed high-volume recruitment, training, and evaluation of staff
- Developed personalized educational plans for students and parents
- Efficiently managed program budget and expenditures
- Coordinated marketing efforts in line with college objectives
- Served as a program liaison, building strong partnerships
- Provided detailed quarterly progress reports
- Utilized student data for program evaluation and improvement
- Demonstrated consistent attendance and reliability
- Spearheaded high-volume recruitment for the Summer Residential Program.
Program Coordinator
Upward Bound Math Science Program
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Assist in planning, implementing, administering, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the various specific activities, functions, and services of the Upward Bound Math Science Program
- Participate in modifying program goals, objectives, services, activities, and policies following student needs, objectives resources, and funding agency requirements
- Prepare program activities and funding agency status reports
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly demographic, and contact reports from the Project database
- Arrange and conduct workshops and events for participants, parents, college visits, and cultural, and career tours per academic year for participant exposure
- Assist in the preparation and submission of internal and external reports, including the Department of Education Annual Performance Report (APR), and program budget
- Manages and facilitates department communications including program marketing, website creation, mobile applications, and social media
- Serves as a liaison and communicates with academic divisions, colleges, and departments.
Academic Advisor
Upward Bound Program
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Met regularly with students to evaluate academic progress, reviewed mid-term and final grades, and developed tailored academic plans to support student success
- Organized and facilitated academic support activities such as workshops, tutorials, fairs, and expos to introduce students to diverse majors and student support services available on campus
- Maintained direct communication with students to devise action plans for academic improvement and provided ongoing guidance and support
- Collaborated with academically at-risk students weekly to create individualized academic plans and assist in implementing effective strategies for academic success
- Developed and delivered success skills sessions on time management, organizational skills, and study techniques to enhance student learning outcomes
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines, ensuring prompt completion of academic advising responsibilities
- Enhanced student awareness of academic major options, facilitated referrals to financial aid and career services, and guided students in selecting programs aligned with their career aspirations
- Analyzed progress report data to identify trends and recommend measures for improved academic monitoring and support
- Conducted virtual meetings using platforms like Zoom, BAND, and Tutor.com to engage with students and provide remote advising services
- Achieved a significant increase in student participation from 34% to 97% within four months, surpassing the targeted goal of recruiting 65 students for the program in the first year.
Direct Support Professional
Tri-County Center
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Trained new employees in correct documentation standards, contributing to a 64%-95% company documentation pass rate
- Write daily service reports and collect confidential behavioral data
- Demonstrated leadership by assisting coworkers with questions on off duty and by taking extra shifts to ensure 100% coverage
- Designed and led community outreach initiatives for clients that allowed clients to achieve their community and socialization goals each month from 55% to 100%
- Organize, meet deadlines, and set complete goals with strong attention to detail.
VISTA Hunger Relief and Volunteer Coordinator
Love Thy Neighbor Project - Tennessee Wesleyan University
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Create an outreach intake for the community to successfully organize & gather data demographics such as age, race, ethnicity, and more to build relationships to better understand & serve the individuals
- Managed all aspects of on-campus & mobile food pantries including volunteer management, pantry coordination, and reporting
- Organized weekly food deliveries amongst 5 designed schools to support healthy food choices for youth
- Delivered 1,200 pounds of food monthly to churches, outreach groups, and elementary, middle, and high schools to +500 families
- Improved layout and reporting mechanism for on-campus pantry
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN05.2019
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Arkansas Baptist College
Little Rock, AR05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Diversity and inclusive
- Experience working and interacting with diverse student populations such as international students, first-generation students, students of color, and students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
- Demonstrated the ability to work effectively in a team
- Recruiting
- Management
- Presentation Skills
- Academic Advising
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
References
References upon request
Timeline
Program Manager
Upward Bound Math Science Program
04.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator
Upward Bound Math Science Program
11.2022 - 03.2024
Academic Advisor
Upward Bound Program
04.2020 - 09.2022
VISTA Hunger Relief and Volunteer Coordinator
Love Thy Neighbor Project - Tennessee Wesleyan University
06.2019 - 06.2020
Direct Support Professional
Tri-County Center
04.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Arkansas Baptist College
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