Laura McKean
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Resourceful professional in administrative management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in workflow coordination, staff supervision, and process improvement. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Instructional Services
Education Service Center
04.2018 - Current
- School Board Trainer (EISO, Team of Eight, Legislative Update)
- Managed state-mandated continuous intervention projects focused on school improvement, assessment, and accountability for the region.
- Partnered with Texas Education Agency to develop and track key performance indicators for strategic initiatives at both regional and state levels.
- Deliver coaching and feedback to direct reports, district leaders, and campus leaders.
- Supervised allocation of $1 million in federal funding.
- Evaluated and interpreted policy documents.
- Developed training materials tailored to LEAs and internal team members.
- Established methods to ensure School Improvement Team fulfilled all TEA targets.
- Analyze and anticipate hiring needs.
- Facilitated partnerships between Texas Strategic Staffing and Educator Prep Programs.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Evaluated financial activities of designated programs to provide budgetary insights to managers.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Field Service Agent
Education Service Center, Region 11
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Analyze various data points for small and rural school districts
- Support writing of Targeted Improvement Plans and Superintendent evaluations
- Provide school board training as requested
- Provide support in interpreting federal accountability data and writing of intervention plans
- Lead administrator round-tables throughout the region
- Interpret policy
- Liaison to superintendents in a variety of roles
Consultant
Education Service Center, Region 11
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Provide professional development training areas of leadership such as teacher and administrator evaluation or student learning objectives
- Design and develop professional learning for teachers such as Teacher Leadership Academies, accountability, assessment, class management, best practices, instructional strategies
- Provide training on nationally known trainings such as PBIS, CHAMPS
- Provide support with school improvement plan development, assessment, and accountability
- Technical assistance to internal and external clients
- Increased growth and participation in assessment and accountability programs and training
- Implemented Region 11 Assessment Conference
Assistant Principal/Interim Principal
Aledo ISD/ Vandagriff Elementary
09.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD/Santa Rita Elementary
07.2010 - 06.2012
3rd grade Math and Science Teacher
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2009 - 06.2010
Real Estate Agent/Broker/Owner
Simple Solutions Realty
04.2001 - 06.2010
- Drafted contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements and leases.
- Researched current listings available in the area using multiple online resources.
- Developed networks with appraisers, lenders, and home inspectors to facilitate real estate transactions.
- Facilitated deals between sellers, buyers and brokers for maximum profits.
- Communicated with clients to determine property needs and budget constraints.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Established key business relationships within industry by using responsiveness, efficiency and deep knowledge of real estate industry.
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
- Met with clients to research cases, collect data and prepare settlement packages.
- Prepared newly purchased homes for clients prior to arrival.
- Assisted in the preparation of documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
- Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
- Explained financial requirements and analytical data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
- Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
4th grade, 5th grade, Sp. Ed Teacher
Lake Worth ISD
08.2004 - 06.2009
7th grade ELA Teacher/ Cheer Coach
Springtown ISD
01.1998 - 06.2001
Education
M. Ed - Educational Leadership
Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, Texas01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas01.1998
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Results-Driven Individual
- Critical Thinking
- Goal-Oriented Focus
- Thoughtful Decision-Making
- Strategic planning
- Project Support
Certification
Certified Board Trainer, 12/15/21, AP-8880
- Effective Schools Framework
- Deloitte Business Chemistry
- Crucial Conversations
- Scrum Master Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator of Instructional Services
Education Service Center
04.2018 - Current
Field Service Agent
Education Service Center, Region 11
06.2017 - 04.2018
Consultant
Education Service Center, Region 11
06.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal/Interim Principal
Aledo ISD/ Vandagriff Elementary
09.2012 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD/Santa Rita Elementary
07.2010 - 06.2012
3rd grade Math and Science Teacher
Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2009 - 06.2010
4th grade, 5th grade, Sp. Ed Teacher
Lake Worth ISD
08.2004 - 06.2009
Real Estate Agent/Broker/Owner
Simple Solutions Realty
04.2001 - 06.2010
7th grade ELA Teacher/ Cheer Coach
Springtown ISD
01.1998 - 06.2001
M. Ed - Educational Leadership
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
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