Desired Job Title
Education ManagerAdministratorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Kingman, AZ
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Lisa Brownfield
Education Manager
Kingman,AZ
Work Preference
Summary
I am an experienced public and correctional education professional with a strong background in program management. As a 15-year Supervisor, I am adept at fostering an encouraging environment and driving results as we rehabilitate hundreds of inmates annually. I am known for adaptability and a strategic approach to creating and enhancing educational outcomes. With strength in community relations, I am prepared to make a significant impact through leadership and innovative solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Manager
The GEO Group – Kingman Corrections & Rehabilitation Facility
11.2014 - Current
- I manage an academic and CTE staff of 20 – 17 Instructors, 2 Librarians, Executive Secretary
- Developed and implemented educational programs tailored for diverse inmate populations and offer in-demand career opportunities
- Correspondence colleges’ liaison – Rio Salado, Adams State Univ., Louisiana Baptist Univ., et. al.
- Continue to cover teaching and testing for TABE/GED, cover legal Libraries and Braille production
- Liaison between CTE carpentry project donations to community charities
- Computer proficient, certified GED test proctor, CPR certified
- Educator of the Year 2021 - Kingman Women Making History
Senior Instructor
MTC - Arizona State Prison Complex
05.2010 - 11.2014
- Manage offenders within a 3,500-bed complex facility.
- Successful 6-year GED Instructor for prison inmates since 2004.
- Supervisor for 17 Education and Work-Based Instructors
- Assist the Education Administrator as needed.
- Course liaison for Arizona prisons and correspondence colleges
- Coordinate GED testing sessions every month
- Coordinate graduation ceremonies – over 100 ytd
- Cover Legal Library
COYOTE Instructor
Coalition of Youth Occupational Training and Education
06.2004 - 06.2004
- City of Kingman program provides intense occupational training, resume writing, interview skills and professional development to local teenagers throughout Mohave County. Students are networked into professional summer jobs.
English and Creative Writing Teacher
Imperial Valley Unified, San Diego Unified and Kingman Unified School Districts
08.1997 - 05.2004
- I teach literature, reading comprehension skills, creative writing, history, basic computer proficiency, ESL and cross-cultural studies. Coordinate lessons to adapt studies from other departments.
- Designed engaging creative writing curriculum tailored to diverse student needs.
- Skills: computer proficiency, research, data processing, grade book spreadsheets.
- Activities: JV softball and volleyball coach. Co-sponsored and assisted many clubs in promotional fundraising.
- I mentored student writers into publishing.
Corporate Supervisor
Fresh Start Independent Living Homes, Inc.
11.2000 - 06.2003
- I helped provide housing and care for nearly 45 clients with mental and physical disabilities.
- I networked an extensive referral service throughout San Diego area hospitals and community organizations.
- I served as Corporate Treasurer
- I ran the referral service to fill many independent living facilities
- I researched for grants and funding proposals
- MS Word, Excel, charts/graphs, accounting, expenditures, interpersonal phone skills, data processing
Administrative Assistant
Imperial Valley College
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Coordinate registration sessions, data processing/data entry, manage confidential student files, student and administrative liaison, assist the Dean of Students as needed, Associate Professor, College Council Representative, SAT college entrance exam proctor.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of records for faculty and administrative staff, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Word Perfect, MS Word, Excel programs, and 10-key.
Education
Masters - Business Admin.
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley, CAUndergraduate studies - undefined
University of Texas
El Paso, TXSkills
- Manager/Supervisor
- Public/Correctional Educator
- Marketing/Fundraising
- Program development
- Certified GED proctor and college liaison
- Event Coordinator
- Community relations collaborator
- Computer proficient
Accomplishments
AZ@Work Board Member
Educator of the Year – 2021 Women Making History
KAMMA – Manufacturing Association Board Member
Mohave College Council Member
Community Relations and Kingman Chamber Rep.
American Marketing Assoc. Officer
Audit Coordinator for CEA - Education
Timeline
Education Manager
The GEO Group – Kingman Corrections & Rehabilitation Facility
11.2014 - Current
Senior Instructor
MTC - Arizona State Prison Complex
05.2010 - 11.2014
COYOTE Instructor
Coalition of Youth Occupational Training and Education
06.2004 - 06.2004
Corporate Supervisor
Fresh Start Independent Living Homes, Inc.
11.2000 - 06.2003
English and Creative Writing Teacher
Imperial Valley Unified, San Diego Unified and Kingman Unified School Districts
08.1997 - 05.2004
Administrative Assistant
Imperial Valley College
08.1996 - 08.1997
Undergraduate studies - undefined
University of Texas
Masters - Business Admin.
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
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