Robert Evans
Educator and Leader
Torrance,CA
Summary
Skilled and dedicated professional with both leadership, teaching, administrative, and nonprofit experiences. Proven leadership abilities with a track record of establishing and nurturing strong working relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the broader community. Keen analytical, budgetary, and decision-making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director
Independent School Alliance For Minority Affairs
Culver City, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Spearheaded matrix organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to enhance processes, maintain quality and enforce regulatory compliance.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Increased cohort acceptance rate by 14%.
- Partnered with development staff, senior staff, Board members and other
volunteers to achieve fundraising goals. - Stewarded major donors and managing portfolio of leadership gifts prospects,
provided strategies for leadership prospects for board of directors, and ensured that timely steps were taken toward solicitation.
Educator
Chadwick School
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Provided direct and inquiry-based instruction to middle and upper school students using creative, innovative, and research-based teaching strategies and methodologies.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs to increase classroom participation by 40%.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Site Director
Johns Hopkins University - Center For Talented Youth
LOS ANGELES, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 50 employees and over 600 students.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Assistant Principal/Director of Diversity
St. Louis University High School
St. Louis, MO
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting schoolwide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Reviewed composition of search committees, recommending placements and approving applicant pool for new employment searches.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Work History
Advisory Board Member, Co-Chair
National Partnership For Educational Access
Boston, MA
01.2017 - Current
- Strategized with nonprofit staff and Advisory Board members to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
- Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
- Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Board Member
Southern California People Of Color In Independent
Pasadena, CA California
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Researched potential local, regional and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Represented organization at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
Planning Committee Member - Conference
National Association Of Independent Schools
Anaheim, CA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
St. Louis University
St Louis, MO 08.2008 - 05.2012
International Relations
Webster University
St Louis, MO 08.2000 - 12.2002
History
Lane College
Jackson, TN 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Strategic Planning
Curriculum Development
Diversity and Multicultural Programming
Budget Development and Management
Technology Implementation
Teacher Evaluation
Fundraising
Certification
Award, Raise Your Hand Best Teaching Practices, Haiku Learning
Publications
Timeline
Executive Director
Independent School Alliance For Minority Affairs
07.2017 - Current
Site Director
Johns Hopkins University - Center For Talented Youth
01.2015 - 01.2016
Award, Raise Your Hand Best Teaching Practices, Haiku Learning
01-2015
Commendation, Community Service and Civic Pride, County of Los Angeles, California
01-2015
Award, Men of Valor, NAACP
01-2015
Educator
Chadwick School
07.2011 - 06.2017
Award, Peabody Logos Leaders in Education, St. Louis, Missouri
01-2009
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
St. Louis University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Assistant Principal/Director of Diversity
St. Louis University High School
08.2005 - 07.2011
International Relations
Webster University
08.2000 - 12.2002
History
Lane College
08.1996 - 05.2000