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Laura Kenworthy

Laura Kenworthy

Grand Rapids,MI

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Middle School Teacher

MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Muskegon, USA
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: MUSKEGON, MI
  • Lead Teacher for 6-8th grade, re-designed and implemented curriculum for all core subjects.
  • Created and led school PTO for 2+ years including creating a business model including a secretary, accountant and member status for members.
  • Started and developed many community relationships including with NOAHH and GVSU Annex Station.
  • Team-taught with Parapro and 1-1 security aid for special needs students.
  • Trained under Muskegon GLSI program for Environmental teaching, including ProjectWET.
  • MUSKEGON, MI

Assistant Program Director

GENESIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Cascade, USA
08.2007 - 09.2015
  • Company Overview: CASCADE, MI
  • Managed a team of 30 volunteers, providing guidance and support for specific program goals.
  • Co-oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of all program activities and events.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify program needs and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach and impact.
  • Evaluated potential risks associated with programs and developed mitigation strategies to address identified issues.
  • Coordinated fundraising efforts to secure additional funding for program expansion initiatives.
  • Co-created an in demand summer Vacation Bible School open to the community with collaboration from Civic Theatre team members which grew from 30 participants to over 100.
  • Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and social media campaigns to promote programs effectively.
  • Identified areas for improvement based on feedback from participants/stakeholders; implemented changes accordingly.
  • Served as a liaison between different departments/teams involved in implementing various aspects of a given project/program.
  • CASCADE, MI

Elementary Teacher (Second Grade)

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grand Rapids, USA
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: CA FROST ELEMENTARY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI
  • Taught and managed a fast-paced general education classroom of up to 27 students in subjects including SEL, math, science, reading, writing, social studies, technology.
  • Reformatted organization of team google files for easy retrieval.
  • Co-designed and led 'H.I.P.4 Wildlife,' a community partnership education program for students, which included grant writing for non-profit programs, and developing community partnerships.
  • Coordinated services for students with support specialists based on classroom timelines and yearly growth expectations.
  • Coordinated, prepared, and led conferences with parents/guardians.
  • Engaged in constant direct communication with co-workers and parents regarding a variety of situations in a manner that established and maintained professional boundaries.
  • Designed, created and developed record keeping spreadsheets used by several staff for grade books, progress reports, and report cards.
  • Collaborated with various teams on curriculum planning and special project development using backwards mapping.
  • CA FROST ELEMENTARY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Director of Licensing

CREATION KINGDOM
Lowell, USA
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: LOWELL, MI
  • Oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of all program activities and events for 8 classrooms, 18 staff, and 70+ students.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach and impact.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to provide updates on program progress and address any challenges or concerns.
  • Mentored and provided training opportunities for staff members to enhance their skills in delivering high-quality programs/services.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws/regulations governing the delivery of specific programs.
  • Occasionally took over as teacher when staff were absent.
  • Developed and maintained a database of program participants, tracking their progress/outcomes over time.
  • Conducted research on best practices and programming to stay updated with industry trends.
  • Implemented strategies for continuous improvement based on evaluation findings.
  • Created HRIS tailored to this business/location.
  • LOWELL, MI

Program Director

RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER
Grand Rapids, USA
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: GRAND RAPIDS, MI
  • Oversaw the planning, execution, and evaluation of all program activities and events for 8 classrooms, 19 staff, and 80+ students.
  • Collaborated with assistant director to manage employee teams and children.
  • Created budgets for programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining financial targets.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor program effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
  • Facilitated communication among team members by organizing regular meetings/collaborative sessions, and creating open lines of communication.
  • Screen and hire new candidates.
  • Maintain employee records, including payroll and training records.
  • Manage employee performance, including disciplinary matters and recognition.
  • Provided training opportunities for staff members to enhance their skills in delivering high-quality programs/services.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, MI

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

EDUSTAFF
Grand Rapids, USA
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Manage a classroom of unknown students in new environments for a day.
  • Adapt to any subject or grade with little notice.
  • Effectively communicate with assignment program, administration, and classroom teacher.
  • Follow directives left by classroom teacher, sometimes with little or no explanation.
  • Report to Child Protective Services if needed (was required on one occasion).

Environmental Science Teacher

MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
Muskegon, USA
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: MUSKEGON, MI
  • Taught and managed an environmental science classroom for all grades K-8.
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance classroom learning.
  • Created Curriculum and mapped yearly learning cycles.
  • Recorded grades and student understanding.
  • MUSKEGON, MI

Home-based Childcare Owner/Operator

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Grand Rapids, USA
05.2008 - 04.2012
  • Company Overview GRAND RAPIDS, MI
  • Worked with state agencies to establish a new home-based childcare/preschool.
  • Advertised and networked to gain new clients.
  • Researched and purchased curriculum for learning to stay updated with industry trends.
  • Budgeted and managed all purchasing (food, office supplies, equipment).
  • Planned, prepared and organized mealtimes and snacks for up to 6 children with varying dietary needs.
  • Helped keep good hygiene with clothing, diapers, and sleeping materials.
  • Created and maintained regular communication pieces for all clients.

Timeline

Elementary Teacher (Second Grade)

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - Current

Director of Licensing

CREATION KINGDOM
09.2017 - 09.2021

Program Director

RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER
08.2016 - 09.2017

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

EDUSTAFF
12.2015 - 06.2016

Environmental Science Teacher

MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
09.2015 - 11.2015

Lead Middle School Teacher

MUSKEGON MONTESSORI ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
08.2013 - 09.2015

Home-based Childcare Owner/Operator

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
05.2008 - 04.2012

Assistant Program Director

GENESIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
08.2007 - 09.2015

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