KEPTSIA K. HAWKINS

• Review, evaluate and analyze new, expanded, or existing charter schools.
• Plan, coordinate and provide professional development and guidance to charter school board members and administration.
• Interpret policies, regulations, and guidelines to make recommendations as related to charter school operations.
• Track and interpret data to identify best practices pertaining to student attendance.

• Developed, coordinated and assessed instructional materials and effectiveness.
• Directed and oversaw academic program by leading policy development in student learning, teaching, research and other academic success areas.
• Supervised teaching staff by providing feedback and guidance in order to reach program goals.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.

• Developed a very detailed knowledge of the program’s 1st -12th curriculum to provide asynchronous and synchronous instruction and intervention;.
• Aligned Compass Learning Curriculum with CCSS and curriculum utilized by the rest of the district.
• Completed all grading, created progress reports and conducted parent conferences in a timely manner.
• Consulted with team members and learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students’ programs to increase understanding.
• Used learning stations to help students develop specific skills, communicate, and build relationships.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

• Investigated Equal Employment Opportunity complaints which involved; conducting interviews, explaining the complaint and mediation process, reviewing applicable laws and policies, providing a final determination, writing reports and correspondence as well as tracking all complaint activities.
• Coordinated activities with the State Employment Securities Agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Conducted compliance reviews of community based organizations, CareerLink offices and partners, and unemployment service centers to ensure equitable facility and program access.
• Developed and facilitated equal opportunity related training to promote a clear understanding of federal and state laws for labor and industry employees and partners.
• Updated Methods of Administration for Equal Opportunity Compliance in Workforce Investment Act programs for review by the Secretary, Governor and U.S. Civil Rights Center.

• Partnered with building principles to get parental consent for study; and classroom teachers to develop appropriate assessment schedule.
• Administered TOWRE 2 and various other reading assessments to 1st and 2nd grade students to measure effectiveness of response to intervention practices.
• Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.

• Provided homework assistance, creative enrichment activities, informal games, and social opportunities to children in grades K -6.
• Supervised athletic play, developed and implemented theme days, special events and holiday parties.
• Developed relationships with students and families and offered feedback on students’ academic and social development.

• Maintained electronic filing system of public and private provider Title IV-E information.
• Conducted quality assurance reviews of provider Title IV-E packets.
• Determined appropriate Title IV-E allowable reimbursement amounts for Foster Family Homes and Group Home Institutions.
• Developed and delivered Title IV-E trainings and materials to external partners.

• Assisted director in operating and managing all aspects of the center including curriculum management and implementation, customer service, quality control, and facility management.
• Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
• Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.

• Managed approximately $1 million in federal and state funds through various programs and initiatives.
• Coordinated the Annual Statewide Advisory Committee for Preparedness meeting and Public Health Institute.
• Developed and delivered emergency preparedness trainings and materials to internal and external partners.
• Oversaw the online learning management system through creating and tracking accounts, reviewing course materials, and collaborating with universities to develop learning modules.
• Increased the number of active online learning management system users by 724 in a two month time period.
• Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.

The Pennsylvania Management Associate Program is a twelve-month program consisting of rotations through various state agencies designed to provide exposure to policy, budget, human resources, and enterprise management.

Pa Department of Revenue, Human Resources Division, Equal Employment Opportunity Office

• Developed EEO/Special Topics training for managers and supervisors.
• Attended enterprise contract compliance and business exchange meetings.
• Received education and information on the development and review of an agency Equal Opportunity and Contract Compliance plan.
• Attended EEO Manager training on topics such as ADA and Sexual Harassment.
• Received exposure to topics, issues and complaints brought to the attention of an EEO Officer, and insight on the investigative process.

Governor’s Office of Administration, Bureau of Management and Consulting

• Assessed various state agencies and bureaus by reviewing core business functions in order to identify overlapping responsibilities and inefficiencies.
• Assisted in developing methods to monitor and improve performance through identifying desired outcomes, and selecting measures and reporting results.
• Analyzed cross functional workflow and data flow diagrams to map current and future processes.
• Provided neutral facilitation in a variety of planning, problem solving and organizational improvement activities.

Governor’s Office of Administration, Human Resources Division-Bureau of Workforce Planning and

Development

• Presented Library Information Session to the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) Class of 2008.
• Assisted LDI participants with Myers Briggs and Color Q interpretation and application.
• Performed program analysis resulting in 66% cost savings.
• Researched and evaluated outside suppliers to determine program fit.
• Coordinated contract information for upcoming programs.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Fiscal Management

• Utilized SAP system to run queries for funds management reports.
• Evaluated Special Revenue Requests.
• Assembled Act 44 materials for executive review.
• Interpreted legislation to determine effects of Act 44.

Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Student Services and Migrant Education

• Developed Refugee Student toolkit to assist Pennsylvania school districts with refugee student populations.
• Managed grants through SAP, an electronic online grants system.
• Conducted site visits to migrant summer programs to ensure educational soundness and appropriateness to the desired objectives; ensure that proposed programs met the criteria for receipt of grants and other funding; and recommend changes to improve the quality of training programs.
• Produced sections of a Chapter 12 toolkit to assist administrators and teachers throughout the commonwealth with building resiliency in students.

• Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction.
• Established and maintained standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a supportive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluated pupils’ academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports.
• Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.