Leah Hladik
Craig,NE
Summary
Experienced and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Accomplished leader and collaborator with effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Fremont Public Schools
Fremont , NE
09.2013 - Current
- Oversee and manage the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program.
- Researched and wrote first-time and continuation grants; all grants were awarded.
- Managed budgeting processes, tracking expenses for $300,000-$500,000 grant awards.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Directed staff training on technical aspects of programming activities.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed data from stakeholder surveys to inform decision making.
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
Teacher
Omaha Nation Public Schools
Macy, NE
08.2011 - 08.2013
- 5th grade classroom teacher.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Teacher
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
Lincoln, NE
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Taught preschool learners using a nature-based curriculum.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Documented experiences and skills acquired by learners for further research in nature-based education.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Education
Master of Science - Child, Youth And Family Studies
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE07-2015
Teacher Certification
Upper Valley Educators Institute
Lebanon, NH06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2007
Skills
- Grant writing and proposal development
- Budget management and expense tracking
- Grant administration
- Grant Fiscal Reporting
- Program Evaluation
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Training Delivery
- Partnership Development
- Policy Implementation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Time Management and Reporting Deadlines
- Independent and Self-Directed
- Experience with Microsoft Office products/Other technology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Director
Fremont Public Schools
09.2013 - Current
Teacher
Omaha Nation Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2013
Teacher
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
08.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Child, Youth And Family Studies
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Teacher Certification
Upper Valley Educators Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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