LARA KOLB
Manning,SC
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Clarendon County Adult Education
Manning, SC
07.2018 - Current
- Responsible for full Adult Education program implementation, including setting vision and goals; planning of multiple budgets; scheduling of classes in three locations; supervising staff and students; monitoring assessments and student achievement data; facilitating and overseeing state and federal compliance; leading and designating teacher professional development; marketing and communicating program offerings through online resources and social media venues
- Manager of collaborations with technical college, local school districts, CATE Director, and other area partners
- Grant-writer and recipient of funding from Dollar General Literacy Foundation, WalMart Community Grant and Clarendon County Government accounting for over $300,000 in grant money
- Primary designee of local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014) through providing career pathways, integrated education, digital literacy, and curriculum standards for all program participants
- Trained test proctor for GED Test through Pearson-Vue, NRS-TABE 11 & 12, CAL’s BEST Plus, and ETS-ParaPro
- Test
- Professional Development presenter locally and statewide
Administrator
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Front Royal, VA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Lead and manage 10 teachers, 1 instructional aide, 1 administrative assistant, 1 Custodian, 70+ students
- And 3 TDT counselors
- Perform teacher evaluations, walk-throughs as well end of the year evaluations
- APEX online learning coordinator, District
- Schedule and provide school and district wide professional development
- Chairman of the Alternative Placement Admissions Committee
- Monitor/adjust alternative programs budget
- ISAEP coordinator/provider
- Graduation Opportunity (after school online program) coordinator/provider
- Apex Learning User Council Member
- SOL STC for all alternative placement programs
- Function as guidance counselor (schedule classes, input final grades, SOLs, transcripts,) for all alternatively placed students including homebound
- Work closely with special education departments from 2 high schools and 1 middle school in order to ensure accountability for my teachers and students—schedule IEP and 504 meetings
- Collaborate with Transportation to schedule daily transportation for students
- Collaborate with Food Services to provide breakfast/lunch for students daily
- Work with truancy officers with student attendance meetings
- Attend Principal, Leadership, Special Services, Special Education, MDR, FAPT, IRT, IDT and School Board staff meetings
- Conduct meeting with students and parents 3 times a year for progress monitoring
- Attend and testify at juvenile justice system court proceedings
Certified MANDT Relational and Technical Trainer Teacher
SOUTHEASTERN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Midland, VA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Impart knowledge to students on diverse topics specifically in English Literature
- Play an active role as English Department Chair, administrative designee, and Crisis Management Team member, as well as part of the Advisory Committee for Educators and Staff
- Demonstrate flexibility and versatility in assuming diverse functions, such as on-site librarian, Sunshine Club coordinator, Box Tops for Education coordinator, letters to troops coordinator, MyAccess specialist, and lead teacher mentor
- Leverage expertise as co-leader of Women of Southeastern ― a service learning group
- Summer instructor at Camp Moss Hollow
- Career Highlights:
- Obtained $750 and $850 grants for writing software and $300 grant for classroom pets
- Chosen over peers to be an alternate member of VMAST Reading SOL as well as to serve on the Standard Setting Committees for English Tests (2010 SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) Writing
Teacher
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Manassas, VA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided effective instructions to 9th grade MYP/IB English students and 11th grade inclusion American Literature students at Stonewall Jackson High School
- Career Highlights:
- Successfully accomplished the 21st Century Skills Institute program sponsored by the Northern Virginia Council of Gifted/Talented Education
- Took a dynamic role as member of Teachers Readers Group
Adult Education Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Created curriculum used in educating adult learners in ESOL classes
- Actively involved as member of Standards in Action (SIA) Group
- Coached and mentored adult learners at the Adult Detention Center on Adult Basic Education and GED, along with Workplace Essential Skills
Teacher
STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Honolulu, HI
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Exemplified English proficiency in educating students, including a class of talented and gifted children
- Supported and supervised lower-achieving students to improve their class standing through an after school tutoring program
- Drafted and delivered testimony at Hawaii State Congressional Hearing for Educational Fund Appropriations
- Career Highlights:
- Completed MyAccess training
- Played an active role as part of Student Assessment Learning Team (SALT)
SAT Preparation Instructor
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS HAWAII
Honolulu, HI
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Capitalized on subject expertise in tutoring students all over the island at various high schools
Teacher
HICKAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Honolulu, HI
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Utilized DIBELS to assess learning and teach students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade in small group instruction
Teacher
LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL
Lebanon, IL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Inculcated knowledge to students on Grammar and English, while serving as senior class advisor
- Career Highlight:
- Led efforts in generating $1000 grant for technology
Teacher
MANNING HIGH SCHOOL
Manning, SC
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Facilitated training on Basic Skills Assessment Program (BSAP), along with teaching English, Reading, and Science
- Served as coach of JV Cheerleading
PBIS, Development Regional Representative
- Virginia Association of Supervision and Curriculum, Certified Love and Logic trainer
Teacher
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Honolulu, HI
01.2007
- Instructed students on English and ESL
- Member of Focus on Learning (FOL) Group and School Accreditation Team
Education
EdD - Education Leadership
South Carolina State University
2024
EdS - Leadership, Policy and Change
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
2018
Master of Education - undefined
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
2013
Master of Education - Adult Education, Distance Learning
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Education, Latin Endorsement
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
1991
Teacher Certification: (Virginia and South Carolina - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Skills
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- People Management
- Rules and regulations
- Charismatic Leader
- Financial Reporting
Affiliations
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Phi Delta Kappa
- South Carolina Association of School Administrators
- South Carolina Association of Adult Education Directors
- The National Alternative Education Association
- American Evaluation Association
- South Carolina Association for Adult and Continuing Education
- National Society of Leadership and Success 1 | Page
Timeline
Director
Clarendon County Adult Education
07.2018 - Current
Administrator
WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certified MANDT Relational and Technical Trainer Teacher
SOUTHEASTERN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2013
Teacher
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
01.2008 - 01.2010
Adult Education Teacher
01.2008 - 01.2010
Teacher
STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2008
SAT Preparation Instructor
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS HAWAII
01.2007 - 01.2008
Teacher
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2007
Teacher
HICKAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher
LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL
01.2004 - 01.2005
Teacher
MANNING HIGH SCHOOL
01.1992 - 01.1993
PBIS, Development Regional Representative
EdD - Education Leadership
South Carolina State University
EdS - Leadership, Policy and Change
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Master of Education - undefined
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Master of Education - Adult Education, Distance Learning
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Arts - English Education, Latin Endorsement
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Teacher Certification: (Virginia and South Carolina - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA