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Martha Sealy

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Professional with background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC)

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
05.2022 - Current
  • Implement operations at the school system’s career center for students from 14 different EBR high schools.
  • Collaborate with businesses in providing career fairs and workplace experiences to high school students.
  • Develop extensive pathway opportunities for students in every high school whether it be into the workforce, postsecondary, or the military.
  • Create partnerships with Ironworkers and Carpentry to provide apprenticeships for students.
  • Research, write, and report on grant opportunities using data and needs assessment.
  • Work with instructors to increase enrollment, student engagement, and completion of courses.
  • Invite state level leaders, industry partners, and entrepreneurs to visit the classrooms to encourage TECs (Trainees Earning Credentials) to stay in school and earn industry-based credentials.
  • Market the school in the community, the state, and nationally.
  • Provide strategic career and technical leadership throughout the school district.
  • Research open job positions for work-based learning student (interns) and monitor them throughout the internship .
  • Guide staff through periods of organizational change, maintain moral and engagement during transitions.
  • Build relationships with non-profits, business and industry, community colleges, LED FastStart, and other organizations to support CTEC.
  • Present at conferences or industry events showcasing the accomplishments of the TECs and CTEC.
  • Advance CTECs brand by promoting faculty and TECs accomplishments through news media outlets.
  • Expand and enhance learning with new technology and equipment to classrooms such as SimMan (simulated mannequins), VR (Virtual Reality), 3D printing, and drones.


Jump Start Supervisor

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2015 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for developing, implementing and incorporating the Jump Start Graduation Pathway for the school district.
  • Instituted the new “career diploma” for EBR high schools.
  • Presented at multiple counselor workshops and state meetings in regard to diploma changes.
  • Encouraged schools to examine new graduation opportunities for students who may not need a college degree.
  • Developed, created, and implemented a comprehensive career counseling program.
  • Researched and assisted in grant funding opportunities
  • Chosen to serve a Fellowship by America Achieve to write the only Louisiana career readiness course known as Quest for Success.
  • Collaborated with area career and technical supervisor for best practices.

Division Academic Advisor

Baton Rouge Community College
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Assigned to Division Advisor for Nursing and Allied Health due to a reorganization in the merger of Baton Rouge Community College and Capital Area Technical College.
  • Advised students on all educational levels of their specific career pathways. Program areas include registered nurse, sonography, veterinary technology, surgical technologist, paramedic/EMT, and a host of technical allied health programs.
  • Conducted group information sessions to students and their families interested in allied health careers.
  • Developed documents and brochures describing various program offerings and academic requirements.

Dean Capital Area Technical College

Capital Area Technical College
04.2010 - 04.2013
  • Doubled enrollment during the first year of administration.
  • Tripled enrollment during the second year of administration.
  • Created two new program offerings for high school students: Information Technology and Certified Nursing Assistant. Also added business and college transition courses.
  • Promoted the college through media interviews.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with elected and civic leaders including the Chamber, Iberville School Board, and legislators.
  • Established collaborations with industry partners to provide students with real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
  • Researched and wrote grants to supplement equipment budget for new program offerings.
  • Recruited, developed, managed, and evaluated a diverse staff including instructors and support staff.
  • Served as the point of contact during the building of the new campus on property donated by the school board.

College & Career Transition Coordinator

Louisiana Community and Technical College System
02.2004 - 04.2014
  • Implemented the College & Career Transition Partnership between the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and local school districts and their high schools, working with many diverse administrators, community and technical colleges, universities, students, and their parents, plus business and industry.
  • Coordinated, implemented, and evaluated educational initiatives that prepare secondary students for postsecondary education through Career Pathways.
  • Conducted and provided professional development workshops and training for middle and high school counselors, teachers, and administrators.
  • Contracted with national speakers for professional development including Mark Perna (Recruitment & Retention), Franklin Schargel (Dropout Prevention), Chad Foster (Financial Literacy), Dr. Mike Hall (High School 101), Dr. Joe Hoedel (Character Development), and others.
  • Served as a liaison between postsecondary and secondary administrators and faculty.
  • Arranged quarterly meetings with the partnership members.
  • Gave professional development presentations at local, state, and national conferences.
  • Promoted and provided resources (materials and speakers) for the secondary course “Education for Careers” so that high school students are made aware of the various job opportunities available.
  • Maintained records, collected data, prepared reports, and managed budgets.
  • Wrote and administered the Carl D. Perkins grant.
  • Networked with community members and organizations to promote current educational trends.
  • Collaborated with Career Compass of Louisiana to provide high school students information about the local workforce and the opportunity to apply to postsecondary institutions and financial aid.
  • Provided on-site technical assistance to Career and Technical Education Supervisors in regard to career guidance activities, financial aid, Jump Start diploma pathway, and other statewide programs relative to career and technical education and the workforce.
  • Attended professional development in grant writing, career pathways, model schools, high school redesign, drop-out prevention, and others relevant to secondary and postsecondary education.
  • Researched, wrote, and was awarded over $200,000 in grants from various resources to implement educational initiatives, provide professional development, and to purchase instructional supplies.
  • Provided technical assistance for the creation of the East Baton Rouge Career Academy.
  • Selected to participate in the LCTCS Leadership Development Institute. Dr. Jim Henderson, current President of Louisiana Tech (then Vice President of Workforce for LCTCS) was my mentor and I interned under Mr. Tim Barfield, current Principal and President of CSRS (then was Executive Director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission.)
  • Arranged and met with the Louisiana congressional delegation in Washington D.C. (2006 and 2007)
  • Organized college and career exploration events to help prepare students for postsecondary transitions successfully.

Education Consultant 2

Louisiana State Department of Education
02.2002 - 02.2004
  • Served on the staff of the Career and Technical Education Section as the Agriculture Program Consultant and secondary teacher preparation program, providing technical assistance and training statewide to teachers and administrators.
  • Served as a monitor for compliance to the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins grant.
  • Planned and managed local and statewide conferences and workshops for teachers and supervisors.
  • Worked cooperatively with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Board of Regents, and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.
  • Suggested and accomplished the creation of Louisiana’s secondary teacher preparation curriculum: STAR – Students Teaching and Reaching that introduces high school students to a career in education. STAR replaced the South Carolina model known as Teacher Cadet.
  • Initiated “Landscape Contractor” as a professional development course for agriculture teachers, allowing students the opportunity to earn an industry based certification.
  • Led the rewriting of the secondary agriculture curriculum adding landscape contracting, biotechnology, and small animal care (vet tech).

Entrepreneur: owner, teacher, manager

Lollipop Gardens
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Created a business based on the concept of teaching children landscape architecture by writing a curriculum, presenting at national conferences, and conducting workshops, camps, and classes.
  • Wrote, published, and marketed a curriculum entitled "Gardening + Art + Architecture= Landscape Architecture" that teaches students PK-6 to recognize and appreciate art, architecture, and the environment with embedded reading and math literacy and science content standards and benchmarks.
  • Presented this curriculum and methods for teaching students through literature and art at national and local conferences.
  • Initiated, implemented, and maintained the first children’s summer gardening camp in East Baton Rouge parish that served as a fun, but educational experience for 100’s of students.
  • Contracted with the Greater Baton Rouge Arts Council to teach students in area public elementary schools "Gardening + Art + Architecture = Landscape Architecture."
  • Contracted with Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission (BREC) to provide gardening classes to summer campers.
  • Managed a retail business and vendor booths.
  • Hired, trained, monitored, and evaluated a staff of teachers, clerks, and landscapers.
  • Researched and wrote grants to implement programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Louisiana State University

Master of Landscape Architecture - undefined

Louisiana State University

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution of workforce and education programs
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement and partnership development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Grant research, proposal development, and completion reporting

Certification

  • Louisiana Community & Technical College Leadership Development Institute
  • Certified Spectrum Temperament Development Trainer
  • Career Pathways Certification Training

Awards

Outstanding Professional Staff Member

Timeline

Director, Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC)

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
05.2022 - Current

Jump Start Supervisor

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2015 - 05.2022

Division Academic Advisor

Baton Rouge Community College
04.2013 - 08.2015

Dean Capital Area Technical College

Capital Area Technical College
04.2010 - 04.2013

College & Career Transition Coordinator

Louisiana Community and Technical College System
02.2004 - 04.2014

Education Consultant 2

Louisiana State Department of Education
02.2002 - 02.2004

Entrepreneur: owner, teacher, manager

Lollipop Gardens
01.1995 - 01.2002

Master of Landscape Architecture - undefined

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Louisiana State University

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