Progressive years in education
Kerry Richardson
Washington,DC
Summary
I have 30 years of progressive experience in education including teaching, college guidance, family engagement, and admissions. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has always been at the center of the work. My diversified experience involves instructional, academic, and social guidance to students and families of all socio-economic backgrounds. My proven ability to multi-task and collaborate with others has resulted in consistent success for students, families, and program outcomes. My hallmark is to lead with care, dignity, and respect in every setting.
Overview
30
30
Work History
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
National Presbyterian School
08.2021 - Current
- Support ongoing efforts to engage the community and build belonging for all identities
- Contribute to ongoing efforts and initiatives in the areas of admissions, curriculum, social emotional well being, and community.
- Assist in recruitment and retention efforts to diversify faculty and staff.
- Collaborate with Division and program Directors on programs of impact to include service learning, student government, and the curricular framework for social justice standards.
- Serve as a family liaison to new and returning families.
- Provide initiatives and added support for families that include affinity and cultural awareness groups.
- Connect the community with a cultural calendar, and monthly displays and recognitions that educate, engage, and highlight different identities globally and within our community.
- Provide professional development opportunities to advance individual and collective knowledge and best practices surrounding the integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in education.
- Facilitate professional learning communities, and provide peer support.
Admissions Associate
National Presbyterian School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported the office of admissions in all aspects of recruitment, programming, and outreach.
- Co-lead and supported the information sessions, tours, and other admission related events.
- Updated, maintained, and reviewed applicant files.
- Help facilitate in person student applicant visits.
- Represented in diversity recruitment fairs.
- Served as an admissions committee member
- Expanded admission outreach efforts to under represented families.
Director, Family Engagement
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported families both new and established in the lATIN community.
- Provided family outreach and support in times of need.
- Provided language based family communication particularly in the areas of Spanish translation for meetings and documents.
- Managed oversight of the Spanish language page on the website.
- Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
- Developed and implemented dynamic communication strategies.
- Collaborated with administration to discuss and address all academic and non academic areas relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Taught Spanish for Spanish speakers course to high school students.
- Summarized complicated topics into simple formats for better understanding.
Director, Alumni and Summer Engagement
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed a support plan for alumni most at risk of not matriculating into college or stopping out of college.
- Connected alumni with online resources, transfer support help, and guidance exploring other post-secondary options after high School graduation.
- Maintained alumni database information.
- Compiled a database of summer programs
- Offered information sessions and individualized application assistance to students and families pursuing summer programs and opportunities.
- Planned and execution a summer program information fair for middle and high school.
College Counselor
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2019
- worked in tandem with the Director of College Counseling to oversee the comprehensive college advising program for grades 11 - 12.
- Provided one on one sessions with students and families.
- Guided all aspects of the college process including individualized letters of recommendation.
- Constructed and conducted a junior and senior seminar course to provide a framework for the college process .
- Provided guidance in the FAFS, CSS profile, DCTAG, and scholarship process.
- Provided information sessions for families and students in grades 9 - 12.
- Provided leadership in on campus events, college fairs, and college tours.
Director of College Counseling
The SEED Public Charter School
07.2002 - 06.2016
- Served as the founding Director of College Counseling at the nation's first public charter boarding school serving a high first generation college bound population.
- Served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Guided the direction and expansion of an all-inclusive comprehensive college counseling program for grades 6 - 12.
- Wrote the curriculum and guided instruction for junior and senior seminars.
- Oversaw pre-college awareness for middle school.
- Lead test prep coordination for SAT I, SATII, and the ACT.
- Organized an annual multi- college tour for juniors as well as area campus visits.
- Attracted and hosted college visits nationally and internationally.
- Wrote individualized letters for all seniors.
- Provided family education sessions on Financial Aid and the application process.
- Served as an equity and justice ambassador for student access and success.
Education
Ed. Specialist Degree In Educational Leadership - Education
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Spanish And English As A Second Language K-12
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And German
Douglass College of Rutgers University
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient in German
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strength in family engagement
Innovative program strategist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
National Presbyterian School
08.2021 - Current
Admissions Associate
National Presbyterian School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Director, Family Engagement
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2020 - 06.2021
Director, Alumni and Summer Engagement
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2019 - 06.2020
College Counselor
Washington Latin Public Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2019
Director of College Counseling
The SEED Public Charter School
07.2002 - 06.2016
Ed. Specialist Degree In Educational Leadership - Education
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Spanish And English As A Second Language K-12
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And German
Douglass College of Rutgers University
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