Kiara Harris
Educator
Peoria,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven educator with 5+ years of experience and a passion for organization and project coordination, seeking a transition into project management, project coordination, or program coordination. Proven ability to manage diverse tasks and teams effectively. Eager to leverage educator experience, communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and stakeholder management in a dynamic project management role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Peoria District 150
Peoria, IL
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted in implementation of project-based learning curriculum which required collaboration among team members to deliver successful project while meeting 100% of deadlines.
- Supported administrators and department leaders by completing projects and curriculum updates on time under tight schedule demands.
- Assisted in project planning and scheduling in academia, including task assignment and timeline creation.
- Assisted in training international teachers enhancing their proficiency navigating district technology, computer systems, and understanding established procedures, leading to employee retention.
- Checked in with and collaborated with department heads (principals and lead educators) and cross-functional teams (co-educators) to meet variety of needs.
- Participated in discussions and in presenting project reports to leadership, recommending changes and ideas.
After School Entrepreneurship Program
Peoria District 150
Peoria, IL
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in leading dynamic after-school program with 50+ students and 8+ staff focused on empowering students with entrepreneurship skills.
- Interacted with students, parents, and school staff to ensure alignment of program goals with stakeholders' expectations.
- Coordinated and allocated resources, including materials and facilities, to support program activities.
- Supervised progress and provided support as students worked on developing their business idea and ensuring tasks stay within scope.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with stakeholders (students, co-leaders, administrators).
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Behavioral Attendant
Peoria District 150
Peoria, IL
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in re-teaching classroom lessons to student to enhance understanding of classroom instruction increasing test scores of student by 15%.
- Responded to student, teacher, and parent requests efficiently to create environments where students can thrive.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with students and staff to increase loyalty and trust to aid in relationship building.
Teen Reach Leader
YMCA
Peoria, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in managing camp of 60+ students and 5+ staff.
- Maintained flexibility as co-leaders and embraced change to keep daily operations running.
- Handled student and parent complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet ever changing needs of students.
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows throughout day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 08.2013 - 05.2018
Skills
Project Management: Knowledge of project life cycle, scope management, scheduling, risk management, and budgeting
Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines concurrentlyLeadership: Experience in leading and guiding students, demonstrating leadership qualities in classroom and among staff
Knowledgeable in Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies (Agile and Waterfall)Performance Monitoring: Experience in tracking the progress of student growth
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills developed through interaction with students, parents, and colleagues
Team Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, fostering a positive and cooperative work environment
Certification
Google Project Management Certification - In Progress
Timeline
After School Entrepreneurship Program
Peoria District 150
09.2022 - 05.2023
Educator
Peoria District 150
04.2019 - Current
Behavioral Attendant
Peoria District 150
11.2018 - 04.2019
Teen Reach Leader
YMCA
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Illinois University
08.2013 - 05.2018