Michelle Schuler
Grayson,Ky
Summary
Dependable professional with extensive experience in coaching and program management. Skilled in interpersonal communication and cultural awareness, effectively connecting community resources and individuals to enhance career pathways. Ready to leverage analytical thinking to drive participant success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Coach
Goodwill Ind. of KY
11.2020 - Current
- Providing direct services to a diverse population to remove barriers to employment and inspire professional development and growth
- Conducting and presenting training for job seekers and retail employees on topics including attitude, self-presentation, dependability, and conflict resolution
- Connecting with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for participants.
- Developing connections with community programs, employers and individuals influencing career and life choices of each potential program participant.
- Maintaining case files and documented actions with accuracy and timeliness
- Assessing clients to determine individual training needs and program eligibility
Head Start Generalist REVIEWER
DLH Corp.
10.2017 - Current
- Complete all required virtual training before participating in reviews to become familiar with the monitoring processes, protocols, reporting database systems, and related resources
- Conduct analysis of grantee structures from across different entities, functions and capacity; have knowledge of the functions and systems that support quality program operations, such as, non-profit, single purpose, Local Educational Associations, community action councils, etc.
- Develop an understanding of how grantees have developed an awareness of their community and use this information to determine their program design that meets the needs of children and families they serve
- Understand how grantees used data to support continuous improvement and align with the program's service needs
- Use data and other information to understand how the grantee has set up their program operations and management systems to support program services, and helps to identify appropriate management and administrative procedures to strengthen grantee practices in the areas of school readiness, family engagement, health and safety, fiscal, and children with disabilities to make program decisions and ensure continuous progress
- Collect and enter all information from data collection, interviews, document reviews and evidence into the monitoring software tools and write a narrative for each area describing information that was learned during the review
- Work with a diverse team to conduct monitoring reviews under the leadership of the onsite DLH Review Lead that will include input of data, collection of evidence, interviewing and reporting results of the review in a narrative format
- Collect data and write narrative summaries describing the concerns and issues as prescribed by the current monitoring process and review activities
Education Coordinator/ Family Service Coordinator
Licking Valley Community Action INC.
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Ensure all educational services meet federal/state regulations, Head Start Standards, and best practices that support NAEYC Standards
- Coach, train, conduct performance reviews, and provide ongoing support to Education Coordinators, Center Managers, and teachers.
- Oversee implementation of curriculum, manage assessment systems, and use data for improvements.
- Maintain records, monitor budgets, and prepare reports for funders.
- Collaborate with parents and community agencies for referrals, resources, and partnership.
- Develop and update program policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN06-2007
Skills
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural awareness
- Active listening
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Leadership
Timeline
Career Coach
Goodwill Ind. of KY
11.2020 - Current
Head Start Generalist REVIEWER
DLH Corp.
10.2017 - Current
Education Coordinator/ Family Service Coordinator
Licking Valley Community Action INC.
06.2015 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University