McKenzie Harper
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Passionate Teacher and leader with experience developing, implementing, and overseeing diverse curricula covering wide range of subjects. Admissions and school administration experience attracting and enrolling families, developing strategies to both increase and diversify the school population, and building a comprehensive framework for successful programs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager for Education
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
2023.06 - Current
- Foundation Program Management
- Built and managed online learning platform to host Foundation's flagship program, facilitating easy access for participants.
- Oversee collection and dissemination of program impact data, providing valuable insights for program improvement and reporting purposes.
- Foundation Ambassador Program
- Spearheaded launch of Foundation Ambassador Program, recruiting and managing a network of over 60 ambassadors nationwide.
- Develop strategies to engage ambassadors in promoting Foundation's mission and initiatives within their communities.
- Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation Medical Student Coalition
- Collaborated with medical students to establish and launch the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation Medical Student Coalition, fostering a community of support and advocacy within the medical community.
- Grant Management Support
- Assist in grant management activities, offering comprehensive support to grantees throughout the grant lifecycle.
- Review grant reporting and documentation, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and objectives.
- Foundation Steering Committee Coordination
- Manage all communications and meetings for the Foundation steering committee.
Teacher and Team Leader
Peabody School
2021.06 - 2023.06
- English and Social Studies teacher for advanced students in middle grades.
- Researched, wrote, and implemented curriculum, working cooperatively with school leaders to ensure that students meet learning objectives.
- Team Leader for 5th and 6th grade faculty.
- Steering Committee member for re-accreditation, leading faculty in goal setting and implementation.
- Served as cross-country coach for middle school students.
Summer Programs Director
St. Anne's-Belfield School
2021.06 - 2021.07
- Developed summer programming from ground up for largest independent school in Charlottesville, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Developed budgets, hired staff, oversaw daily operations.
- Worked with communications team to develop marketing strategies and promote programs.
- Developed relationship with families in order to ensure success and longevity for the program.
Director of Admissions
St. Anne's-Belfield School
2018.06 - 2021.07
- Certificate in Enrollment Management from the University of Southern California
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Developed meaningful relationships with families.
Teacher
St. Anne's -Belfield School
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Planned and implemented lessons to meet national English and Social Studies standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Served on Admissions Committee as well as Middle School Redesign Committee.
Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
Free Union Country School
2006.01 - 2016.06
- Lead teacher for all subjects in first grade.
- Assisted with school-wide curriculum development, researched and assisted other teachers with the implementation of best practices, and ensured that professional development goals were met. Attended curriculum conferences with school leaders from national independent school network.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Awarded grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional development for teachers.
Assistant Head of School
Free Union Country School
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Worked with Interim Head of School to ensure continuity of all programs.
- Led admissions tours and created first admissions database.
- Assisted in all advertising and promotion of school.
- Counseled school families on social / emotional issues.
- Assisted in development of new school website.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Education
BA - Religious Studies
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VaMaster of Arts - Teaching Program
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA1998-01
Continuing Professional Development -
Bard College, Institute For Writing And Thinking
New YorkCourse work forcertificate in Gifted Education -
University of Virginia Curry School of Education
Charlottesville, VACertificate in Enrollment Management - Enrollment Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CACoaching of Writing Institute -
Columbia Teacher's College
New York, NYSkills
- Program Management
- LMS Development
- Grant management
- Excellent communication skills
- Experienced with online teaching platforms, admissions and enrollment databases
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Special Programs Design and Implementation
Timeline
Program Manager for Education
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
2023.06 - Current
Summer Programs Director
St. Anne's-Belfield School
2021.06 - 2021.07
Teacher and Team Leader
Peabody School
2021.06 - 2023.06
Director of Admissions
St. Anne's-Belfield School
2018.06 - 2021.07
Teacher
St. Anne's -Belfield School
2017.06 - 2018.06
Assistant Head of School
Free Union Country School
2011.01 - 2013.01
Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
Free Union Country School
2006.01 - 2016.06
BA - Religious Studies
University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Teaching Program
Mary Baldwin College
Continuing Professional Development -
Bard College, Institute For Writing And Thinking
Course work forcertificate in Gifted Education -
University of Virginia Curry School of Education
Certificate in Enrollment Management - Enrollment Management
University of Southern California
Coaching of Writing Institute -
Columbia Teacher's College
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