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Leigh Doherty

Great Barrington,MA

Summary

Charismatic Executive Leader focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of organizational programs and goals. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of daily operations and proposing creative initiatives. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing highly effective communication and leadership skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with all constituents to develop strategic goals, programmatic effectiveness, financial stability, and organizational visibility.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Literacy Network Of South Berkshire
06.2020 - Current
  • Work closely with board of directors and board committees to strategically affect operational direction from pandemic to current day.
  • Spearhead and drive strategic and programmatic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Lead all development, fundraising, and event planning.
  • Active recruiter new volunteers and donors by networking at community events; active organizational presence in the media and on social media.
  • Create and oversee annual budget; shoulder organization fiscal responsibility, resulting in exceeding of annual fundraising goals in 2021 and 2022.

Associate Head of School

Berkshire Country Day School
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw of the day to day operations of school community hosting students ages 2- 15.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality curriculum development, documentation, and delivery.
  • Lead communication point for all with parents.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Initiated and led school wide Service Learning Program involving all students of all ages

Leadership and Career Coach

Designed Alliance
04.2012 - 06.2016
  • Designed and led staff and board improvements retreats for various clients.
  • Assessed both team and individual strengths and preferred styles using specific professional tools.
  • Provided ongoing one-on-one support for leadership interested in professional growth and change.
  • Provided one-on-one support for individual clients around current professional situations, ideal desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, networking skills, and resume building.

Lower School Director

International School Of Boston
06.2006 - 06.2014

Head of Lower School

Community Day Charter Public School
08.2004 - 06.2006

Curriculum Coordinator (IB PYP)

St. John's International School
08.2002 - 06.2004

Curriculum Coordinator (IB PYP)

Windhoek International School
08.1999 - 06.2002

Elementary School Teacher

Various Schools
09.1993 - 06.1999

Education

GCEC (Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching - Leadership Coaching

Williams James College
Boston, MA
05.2012

Master of Arts - International School Leadership

Oxford Brooks University
Oxford, England, UK
05.2007

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (K-8) - Education

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.1994

Bachelor of Science - Human Services With Minors in Art And Psychology

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
06.1990

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Strategic Thinker
  • Successful Fundraiser
  • Highly Collaborative
  • Innovative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker

Recognitions

Berkshire Magazine's 

Berkshire 25// 2022

Covering a broad array of careers and volunteer efforts, 25 people are highlighted each fall by Berkshire Magazine. Those named have contributed tremendously to Berkshire County and come from various walks of life, reflecting the diversity and dedication of people who have made themselves an integral part of our unique region.


Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires// 2022

Nominee, Executive Leadership Award



Timeline

Executive Director

Literacy Network Of South Berkshire
06.2020 - Current

Associate Head of School

Berkshire Country Day School
06.2016 - 06.2020

Leadership and Career Coach

Designed Alliance
04.2012 - 06.2016

Lower School Director

International School Of Boston
06.2006 - 06.2014

Head of Lower School

Community Day Charter Public School
08.2004 - 06.2006

Curriculum Coordinator (IB PYP)

St. John's International School
08.2002 - 06.2004

Curriculum Coordinator (IB PYP)

Windhoek International School
08.1999 - 06.2002

Elementary School Teacher

Various Schools
09.1993 - 06.1999

GCEC (Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching - Leadership Coaching

Williams James College

Master of Arts - International School Leadership

Oxford Brooks University

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (K-8) - Education

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services With Minors in Art And Psychology

Lesley University

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