Leah Kelly
McKinney,TX
Summary
Charismatic college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science / Minor Communication (4.0 GPA, Highest Ranking Graduate College of Arts and Sciences 2020), with 5 years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of community outreach, event management, and organizational leadership to successfully fill the position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and launched comprehensive staff webpage serving as centralized hub for essential documents and resources, improving faculty collaboration and efficiency by 30% for 8 staff members.
- Created engaging student and parent website featuring educational resources, announcements, and interactive tools, boosting community engagement by 40% and supporting academic initiatives for 100 students.
- Designed and implemented innovative educational materials and digital content, including lesson plans and multimedia resources, increasing student engagement by 25% and enhancing classroom structure across multiple subjects.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Recreation Coordinator
CITY OF ANNA
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Spearheaded the creation, planning, and teaching of over 25 programs/classes, including program research, development, scheduling, and implementation, resulting in a 40% increase in community enrollment.
- Built and contributed to the City of Anna's Youth/Adult Sports initiative, providing athletic opportunities to over 300 local neighbors, including composing and executing processes and strategies for sustainability and growth, leading to a 50% increase in participation rates.
- Directly coordinated and led 4 adult sport leagues and 1 youth soccer league, performing roles including administration, policy development, risk management, scheduling, budget oversight, and equipment management.
- Built and maintained relationships and financial partnerships with key stakeholders, including small and franchise businesses as well as community leaders, via timely issue resolution and ongoing communication.
- Organized logistics of event preparation for 10+ major events, including location scouting, audio/visual needs, attendee information, venue decor, and program implementation, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate based on post-event surveys.
- Developed marketing plans through 5 event showcases and social media campaigns, enhancing volunteer participation by 60%, and increasing registrations by 45%.
Group Leader
YMCA
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted the Y values by advocating for healthy lifestyles, disability inclusion, youth development and stronger communities.
- Worked effectively with people of different backgrounds and abilities, and adapted to different age groups within the program, supervising over 35 children.
- Planned and directed day to day activities, including physical fitness, art, and STEM programs, fostering an environment for children to grow physically, emotionally, and socially.
- Developed cooperative and supportive relationships with parents and staff through written and oral communication.
- Reviewed, inputted, and processed student/parent information documents and responded to requests in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the distribution of all marketing materials for the YMCA including, flyers, posters, pamphlets, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science / Minor Communication -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
LUBBOCK, TX12.2020
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts - undefined
COLLIN COLLEGE
MCKINNEY, TX05.2019
Timeline
High School Teacher
Melissa ISD
08.2023 - Current
Recreation Coordinator
CITY OF ANNA
03.2021 - 08.2023
Group Leader
YMCA
11.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science / Minor Communication -
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts - undefined
COLLIN COLLEGE
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