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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, TX
12.2020

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Liberal Arts - undefined

COLLIN COLLEGE
MCKINNEY, TX
05.2019

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
Leah Kelly