Kris Mearns
Houston,Texas
Summary
To apply skills and experiences from a diverse academic and professional history to the classroom on a full-time basis, serving local communities by helping to ensure all students have equitable access to a college-ready education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Campus Operations
Yes prep Public Schools
Houston, Texas
11.2021 - 10.2023
Oversaw the execution of all (6-12) campus business operations, including:- enrollment, safety, attendance, budget, payroll, nutrition, transportation. Managed five direct reports and supervised 70 campus personnel. Covered classes as required due to lack of coverage.
Project Controls Specialist
KIPP, Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 11.2021
Facilitated the delivery of multiple brand new district campuses throughout Texas.
Director of Campus Operations
Yes Prep Pubic Schools
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 12.2018
Oversaw the execution of all (6-12) campus business operations. Covered classes as required due to lack of coverage.
Project Manager
Bureau Veritas
Houston, TX
01.2007 - 05.2016
Delivered a suite of global regulatory -compliance projects within the oil and gas industry.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management (with Merit)
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland06-2013
Master of Arts - Sociology-Politics
Aberdeen University
Houston05-2001
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Collaboration
- Complex problem-solving
- Active listening
- Adept with technology (eg Microsoft/Google suites/Skyward)
Certification
2024 (In Progress)
Texas Teaching Certificate, English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow, Houston, Texas
Timeline
Director of Campus Operations
Yes prep Public Schools
11.2021 - 10.2023
Project Controls Specialist
KIPP, Texas Public Schools
11.2018 - 11.2021
Director of Campus Operations
Yes Prep Pubic Schools
06.2017 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Bureau Veritas
01.2007 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Project Management (with Merit)
Robert Gordon University
Master of Arts - Sociology-Politics
Aberdeen University
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