Kristin L. (Kristy) Anelli
Educatioal Administration, Account Executive
Shrewsbury,PA
Summary
Accomplished professional recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's vision and mission. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE II
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT COMPANY
(Remote Work), PA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Read market, recognized trends, and communicated that information to area management; demonstrated knowledge of account history, processes, and procedures specific to 460 accounts in three Archdiocese and 4 dioceses.
- Responded to customers’ requests and problems with appropriate timeliness and concern; developed professional credibility and trust with customer.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Managed sales cycle from first contact to established customer sale and maintained solid customer base.
- Reviewed accounts monthly to monitor and track customer satisfaction and complaints.
- Contacted customers as issues arose to provide prompt resolutions.
- Identified client business needs by gaining understanding of goals, objectives and processes.
- Communicated between internal and external stakeholders, clients and vendors.
- Recorded and maintained sales prospect and sales data within Sales Force.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing industry and product standards and trends related to accounts.
- Identified customer needs and achieved service levels that met and exceeded expectations.
- Used targeted questioning strategies to discover insight on prospect needs and requirements.
- Prepared forecasts and mapped resources to most valuable opportunities.
- Distributed marketing materials to existing and prospective clients and presented materials to client audiences.
- Resolved issues promptly to drive satisfaction and enhance customer service
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers
SUPERVISOR, SCHOOL PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE, TITLE I
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Towson, MD
07.2017 - 05.2022
- As second in charge, responsible for overseeing effectiveness of positions and programs funded by Title I and their alignment to“Compass: Pathway to Excellence" for over 60 Title I schools.
- Assisted schools with equity lens in aligning Comprehensive Needs Assessment and School Progress Plan with effective evidence-based strategies used to increase student achievement, engage families, and build teacher/staff capacity through curriculum and instruction professional development .
- Continuously analyzed school lagging and leading data with principals and influencers to make best determinations about what would be written, taught, and assessed in Title I funded programs.
- Provided leadership in developing, monitoring, and assessing Title I centrally funded positions and programs using data to drive decision-making process.
- Provided leadership in monitoring and assessing grant work to make recommendations to leadership team to meet grant compliance.
- Supervised team of administrative specialists who support Title I schools in meeting their program needs.
- Built cross-functional relationships with central office staff to provide strong support to schools.
- Led development of centrally funded math resource teacher
- Led implementation of equitable practices and procedures in daily work environment.
- Planed and provided quality professional development to principals and office staff.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local policies.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Mentored newly hired employees.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Strategized and coordinated with department heads and managers to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education programs and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with principals and other district personnel.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit Title I reports.
- Scheduled educational activities, lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Represented educational programs at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dundalk, MD
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Led collaborative school community effort to define and fulfill school’s vision, mission and school improvement plan aligned with BCPS Blueprint 2.0 system wide goals.
- Achieved highest attendance and graduation rates in school history by working tirelessly to define school’s mission and communicating goals and expectations through school’s vision..
- Led process of continuous school improvement with equity lens utilizing school performance data daily to continuously drive best instructional practices to meet student needs.
- Developed School Improvement Plan that supported BCPS Blueprint for Progress through leading comprehensive needs assessment and root cause analysis process to determine priority areas for improving student literacy, mathematical skills, and socio-emotional needs..
- Provided leadership and professional development on evidence-based strategies to support school-wide efforts at improving reading comprehension in all classes (Close Reading Owl Way-CROW) which in turn contributed to higher SAT scores.
- Provided instructional leadership for implementation of curriculum of Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Supervised and evaluated effectiveness of all school personnel.
- Worked tirelessly for marginalized children to ensure educational opportunities that closed achievement gaps.
- Worked to create shared vision among all staff about critical role of literacy in student success across content areas.
- Became change agent for community when graduation rate hit above 70% for first time in DHS history, and attendance was highest it had ever been in recorded history.
- Recorded highest reading and math score gains in 2016 on SAT for schools in similar make up to DHS.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
DIRECTOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION & INNOVATIVE LRNG
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Towson, MD
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Led work on transforming BCPS into1:1 environment via developing “learner-centered environment" with devices.
- Recognized nationally by Alliance for Excellence in Education for work with Accelerated Math Achievement (AMA) Program for our curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Led development of position, curriculum, instruction, and assessments of AMA (Accelerated Math Achievement)program, a during-school tutoring program, positioned in seven high needs schools to create equity and close achievement gap in 6th and 9th grade mathematics.
- Led Office of Innovative Learning Projects, along with Department of Organizational Development, in Lighthouse School 1:1 program, implementing S.T.A.T. initiative.
- Strategically planned professional development regarding creating learner-centered environments for Lighthouse principals and their school staff.
- Designed curriculum, instruction, and assessment for technologically based, learner centered environment.
- Provided leadership in planning, design, development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of actionable and targeted academic instructional programs related to transforming underperforming schools.
- Managed recruitment, selection and training of all tutors assigned to Tier III Schools..
- Supported and partnered with principals, administrators, and other stakeholders to identify and facilitate use of resources necessary to implement improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented curriculum, instruction, and assessments for Accelerated Math achievement program to close achievement gaps in mathematics in seven high needs schools
- Monitored hiring, supervision, evaluation, and implementation of twenty AMA Fellows.
- Developed, monitored, and assessed budget priorities with Office of Budget and Office of Purchasing to follow BCPS for monitoring spending of nearly 2.5 million dollars.
- Designed professional development and training for lighthouse elementary and middle school principals revolving around creation of student-centered learning environments and S.T.A.T
- Worked closely with Executive Director and other district personnel to strategically affect operational direction.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Built productive relationships with team members and other offices..
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DUNDALK HS
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dundalk, MD
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Communicated with 1900 parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess 75 teachers in their strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
RESOURCE TEACHER SECONDARY ELA
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Towson, MD
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Created and managed secondary ELA curriculum for county to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided support to teachers regarding students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement in curriculum.
- Led professional learning meetings and activities that developed teacher's knowledge of content.
- Modeled effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of teachers and students.
TEACHER
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Towson, MD
01.1989 - 01.2006
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Education
No Degree - Education Administration
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PAM.D. - Administration and Supervision
Loyola College
Baltimore, MD01.1996
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA1989
ADMIN I, ADMIN II, Reading, Special Education
Maryland State Department of Education
Certificates, Endorsements Skills
- Personnel Accountability, Professionalism, & Attitude
- Collaborative Relationships
- Negotiation & Persuasion
- Adaptable & Flexible
- K-12 Education & Instructional Practices
- Oral & Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening to All Ideas
- Positive Culture
- Organization & Planning Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Adult Learning Principles
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Grant Writing
- Budget Building
- Documenting Progress
- Academic Performance Improvement
Accomplishments
Outstanding New Teacher of the Year, TABCO, 1990
Outstanding Alternative Educator of the Year, 2005
Principal of the Month, 2017
State Recognition for PBIS program, 2013
State Recognition for Mentoring program, 2015
National Recognition for AMA program, 2016
Timeline
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE II
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT COMPANY
05.2022 - 10.2022
SUPERVISOR, SCHOOL PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE, TITLE I
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2017 - 05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2015 - 07.2017
DIRECTOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION & INNOVATIVE LRNG
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
04.2012 - 07.2015
ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DUNDALK HS
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2009 - 04.2012
RESOURCE TEACHER SECONDARY ELA
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2006 - 01.2009
TEACHER
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.1989 - 01.2006
No Degree - Education Administration
Immaculata University
M.D. - Administration and Supervision
Loyola College
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Shippensburg University
ADMIN I, ADMIN II, Reading, Special Education
Maryland State Department of Education
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