Passionate and hardworking candidate looking for an opportunity with a progressive company that provides challenging work, and potential for growth. Am also seeking an environment that allows room to employ leadership skills and knowledge of working with students, families and community partners. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Kiara Beard
Antioch,TN
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Children's Services. MNPS Contractor
Community School Coordinator
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated pantry hours for families and supported adult classes through community partners.
- Worked closely with two school administrators to identify areas of improvement within community school model.
- Coordinated with team members and supported school wide events.
- Strengthened partnerships with community partners by hosting networking meetings, fostering collaboration and monthly newsletter updates.
- Worked alongside with school's attendance team to help improve student attendance rates by supporting with student incentives.
- Facilitated communication between families, schools, and other stakeholders through newsletters, phone calls and emails.
- Developed quarterly strategic plans outlining short-term and long-term objectives for community school programs that aligned with our four pillars of support.
- Gathered, analyzed and used data for partner meetings.
- Worked closely with school faculty and staff to determine students and families who may need to receive support.
- Collaborated with feeder schools
- Utilized excel, word, and canva for communication and data.
YMCA Fun Company
Site Director
01.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Supervised two site assistants as well as actively leading twenty-five middle school students.
- Implemented appropriate programs and activities.
- Implemented safety protocols, maintaining secure work environment for staff and visitors.
- Coordinated fun Fridays.
- Promoted safe and nurturing environment for students through consistent supervision, and age appropriate curriculum.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments as needed.
Kindercare,LLC
Preschool Teacher
05.2020 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Instructed nine preschoolers(3 years old) daily.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Recorded each child's progress throughout the year through portfolios and tracking sheets.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates.
- Implemented classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Weekly assessments of each student's abilities.
Education
The University of Tennessee At ChattanoogaChattanooga
Bachelor’s of Science
05.2019
University Overview
- PAWS after school mentoring program 2017-2018
- School wide community service
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Deans List- 2016, 2018, 2019
Skills
- Collaboration
- Family Engagement
- Planning and Organizing
- Cultural awareness
- Communication skills
- Flexible
- Coordinating
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Curriculum planning
- Training
- Active listening
Timeline
Community School Coordinator
Family and Children's Services. MNPS Contractor
07.2022 - Current
Site Director
YMCA Fun Company
01.2022 - 07.2022
Preschool Teacher
Kindercare,LLC
05.2020 - 12.2021
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Bachelor’s of Science
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