Mina Hutchins
Arcadia,California
Summary
Strategic executive leader with a proven track record in client services, mental health, federal and state programs in the education and social service sectors. Adept at developing and executing strategic plans to drive organizational growth and impact, particularly in mental health advocacy and disability support. Skilled in team building, partnership development, and financial management to ensure sustainability and effectiveness. Recognized for fostering cultures of excellence, belonging, and integrity. Passionate about advancing mental and emotional well-being for all individuals, with a commitment to equity, accessibility, and dignity in support services. Ready to lead a mission to provide innovative solutions and meaningful support to those in need, while championing societal change and progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Outreach & Enrollment
Chancelight Behavioral Health And Education
02.2021 - Current
- Establish and nurture partnerships with community organizations, educational consultants, legal advocates, and relevant agencies to strengthen collaboration and expand reach of organization.
- Formulate innovative strategies to meet company objectives in terms of enrollment, attendance, and revenue generation
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Business Development Departments to craft marketing materials, such as brochures, press releases, advertisements, and website updates, aligned with Department's mission
- Conceive, organize, and oversee quarterly presentations aimed at showcasing student analytics and highlighting department's contributions to district partnerships.
- Successfully cultivated relationships with nineteen new business partners, fostering mutual growth.
- Spearheaded enrollment process for 332 new students across five schools, contributing to increased accessibility to support services.
- Enhanced program visibility by actively participating in community events and conferences, effectively amplifying program awareness within community.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Program Administrator
KIPP Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Led and directed comprehensive support and guidance efforts across four programs, focusing on IDEA, 504, and advancing student college readiness and post-graduation initiatives
- Oversaw recruitment, selection, supervision, and performance evaluations of both certified and mid level management
- Provided adept coaching and training to program service providers to ensure optimal service delivery
- Demonstrated prowess in achieving full compliance with CDE (California Department of Education) reviews, underscoring a commitment to operational excellence
- Played a pivotal role in representing program during mediation processes related to effective implementation of IDEA regulations, displaying expertise in dispute resolution and legal compliance.
Director of Special Education
El Monte City School District K-8
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Led and orchestrated extensive student services program catering to 1200 children across seventeen schools
- Directed, oversaw, and actively contributed to formulation and execution of academic support services for students
- Maintained vigilant oversight of compliance with both state and federal laws and regulations, ensuring adherence to established standards
- Rendered adept technical guidance and provided intricate administrative support to executive leadership, guaranteeing seamless compliance with state and federal grants
- Employed strategic approach to recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of diverse team of educators, psychologists, speech therapists, and clerical personnel
- Drove establishment and revitalization of partnerships with local agencies and neighboring districts, promoting collaborative efforts to enhance children services and achieve shared objectives.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
Coordinator, Charter Schools
Southwest SELPA
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed and managed seamless operations of twenty-three small programs, prioritizing adherence to regulations, optimizing budget administration, and fostering sustained growth for faculty and staff
- Spearheaded impactful professional development initiatives centered around compliance and educational excellence
- Skillfully supervised licensed and clerical staff, nurturing high-performance culture and ethical decision making
- Elevated program planning strategies through effective collaboration with community partners, county departments, and top-level executives
- Displayed comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to students with disabilities, offering adept technical support and guidance to ensure full regulatory alignment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Director Special Education & Compliance
Hayward Unified School District k-12
07.2010 - 01.2012
- Drove multifaceted leadership initiatives aimed at enhancing district-wide operations and ensuring long-term viability
- Formulated and executed all-encompassing professional development schemes focusing on compliance and instructional excellence
- Provided steadfast support to foster achievement of employee development while skillfully overseeing proficient team
- Offered expert guidance and consultation to executive leadership in cases of disproportionate representation across multiple categories
- Exhibited astute financial acumen by adeptly managing budgets and resource allocation, leading to substantial $690K reduction in expenditures for disabled children services
- Engineered revenue growth exceeding $150K by effectively enrolling students from external districts into District Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program
- Conducted thorough Root Cause Analysis to identify and address non-compliance issues, resulting in creation and execution of strategic action plans.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. Oversight of 200+ team members.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Director of Special Education, CWA, and Wellness
Emery Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2010
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Education
M.A. - Education Administration
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2007
M.A. - Special Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2000
Skills
- Disability Services
- Government Relations
- Public Relations
- Budget Management
- Business Marketing
- Customer Success
- Business Development
- Story Telling & Public Speaking
- Partnerships & Alliances
- Compliance Monitoring
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
Other Experience
- Special Ed Teacher - 6th-12th Grade (8 yrs. - California)
- Probation Rep. - Juvenile Corrections (5 yrs. - California)
Certification
- Ed Specialist (ED, SLD, OHI), CCTA - [Exp. 2025]
- Education Administration (PK-Adult), CCTA - [Exp. 2025]
Timeline
Director Outreach & Enrollment
Chancelight Behavioral Health And Education
02.2021 - Current
Program Administrator
KIPP Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2021
Director of Special Education
El Monte City School District K-8
07.2015 - 01.2018
Coordinator, Charter Schools
Southwest SELPA
07.2013 - 01.2015
Director Special Education & Compliance
Hayward Unified School District k-12
07.2010 - 01.2012
Director of Special Education, CWA, and Wellness
Emery Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2010
M.A. - Education Administration
San Francisco State University
M.A. - Special Education
San Francisco State University
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