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Mary K. Shaird

Mary K. Shaird

Bloomfield,CT

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in teaching and leadership roles. Expertise in creating inclusive and efficient workspaces that prioritize people. Known for diplomatic communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with individuals from various cultural backgrounds with ease.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Programs Manager

Hartford Job Corps Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintain a safe, productive and positive learning and training environment for all students and staff
  • Oversee supervisors and managers while providing indirect oversight to direct reports
  • Support Center efforts to reach performance goals while prioritizing National Job Corps and Corporate initiatives
  • Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as required
  • Operate within approved budgets to deliver effective programming to students
  • Establish performance standards for staff and programs and conduct related evaluations
  • Interview, hire and manage the work life cycle of employees assigned to the Center

Deputy Center Director/Career Development Director

Sacramento Job Corps Center
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Maintained a safe, productive and positive learning and training environment for all students and staff
  • Oversaw directors and provided indirect supervision to all Center staff.
  • Supported Center efforts to reach performance goals while prioritizing National Job Corps and Company initiatives
  • Prepared accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as required
  • Operated within approved budgets to deliver effective programming to students
  • Established performance standards for staff and programs and conducted related evaluations
  • Interviewed, hired and managed the work life cycle of employees assigned to the Center
  • Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.

English Language Arts Teacher/Reading Interventionist

Springfield Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Taught content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to high school students
  • Interpreted and taught from a Massachusetts standards-based curriculum
  • Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials to meet the needs of all learners
  • Provided individualized and small group instruction to maximize student learning
  • Evaluated and recorded academic and social growth of students
  • Established and maintained standards of student behavior needed to provide a productive classroom environment

Academic Manager

Westover Job Corps Center
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Used data to positively affect and improve student educational performance
  • Guided and supported the long-term professional development of all academic staff
  • Utilized a variety of resources, including technology, to ensure quality instruction for all students
  • Insured proper teaching methods were employed for the subject area being taught and accommodations were provided for students with special needs
  • Oversaw procurement and use of educational materials
  • Conducted professional development workshops
  • Assessed personnel needs and worked with the Human Resources Department to screen and interview potential qualified instructors
  • Prepared and submitted reports as required

Education

M.Ed. -

Cambridge College
Springfield, MA

BA - Criminal Justice

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Skills

  • Education & Training Development
  • Program Development
  • Professional Writing
  • Problem solving
  • Performance assessment
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Team leadership
  • Digital literacy
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

    Led teams to produce a culture of achievement on three Job Corps Centers, as evidenced by improved academic and vocational student performance. The culture shift also contributed to staff cohesiveness and job satisfaction.

License

Educator, English 6-12

MA Educator License #326736

Timeline

Programs Manager

Hartford Job Corps Center
01.2024 - Current

Deputy Center Director/Career Development Director

Sacramento Job Corps Center
01.2019 - 06.2023

English Language Arts Teacher/Reading Interventionist

Springfield Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019

Academic Manager

Westover Job Corps Center
01.2014 - 01.2017

BA - Criminal Justice

California State University, Stanislaus

M.Ed. -

Cambridge College

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