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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Monique S. Wells-Cheeks

Educational Leadership
Westland,MI.

Summary

Goal-oriented Executive/Senior Level Educational Leader, dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures, and solidify additional funding sources, while cultivating long-lasting relationships with stakeholders to strengthen program success.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Battle Creek Public Schools, BATTLE CREEK, United States

Director of Student Services & Pupil Accounting
2014.08 - Current (10 years & 1 month)

Job overview


  • Training and professional development surrounding Trauma informed practices, Multi-tiered systems of supports, restorative Practices, Social emotional learning and response, Alternatives to suspensions and Crisis prevention, intervention and response
  • Development and implementation of early warning systems to identify student tiers and response
  • Development of student handbooks, code of conducts, board policies and trauma informed multi-tiered systems of support guidebooks
  • Manage the engagement and success of community partnerships, programs an funding opportunities.
  • Managements of grants and donations geared towards student wellness.
  • Manage the implementation of social and emotional wellness program for a well-rounded student experience.
  • Oversee the execution of stakeholder engagement.
  • Oversee and conduct crisis response and communication
  • Public school district discipline, student attendance & count reporting.
  • Create procedures surrounding enrollment, transferring, and school of choice.
  • Guided and supported stakeholders in development of new programs.
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support reporting, student learning, engagement and academic excellence.
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
  • Prepared and administered budget of $4M for a campus with 4100 students and 700 staff members.
  • Monitored and assessed results of programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
  • Collaborated with all stakeholders to identify and address institutional challenges.
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
  • Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.


Education

Northcentral University

Doctor of Business Administration from Organizational Leadership
2020.06 - Current (4 years & 3 months)

University Overview


  • The National Society of Leadership & Success Member
  • 3.69GPA


  • Dissertation: Addressing the Barriers that Organizational Leaders Face to Design a Workplace Culture that Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Eastern Michigan University

Master of Arts from Written Communications/Professional Writing

University Overview

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science from Business Management & Social Sciences

University Overview

Skills

Development of DEI practices and procedures.

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Certification

Non Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certified Trainer-Awarded by Crisis Prevention Intervention Network

Timeline

Northcentral University
Doctor of Business Administration from Organizational Leadership
2020.06 - Current (4 years & 3 months)

Michigan School Business Officials

2018-11

Non Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certified Trainer-Awarded by Crisis Prevention Intervention Network

2017-06
Director of Student Services & Pupil Accounting
Battle Creek Public Schools
2014.08 - Current (10 years & 1 month)
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts from Written Communications/Professional Writing
2009.05
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Business Management & Social Sciences
2004.05
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