Robin K. King
Leavenworth
Summary
Dedicated Professional with a degree in business and 6 years of experience in managing education counseling and testing administration contracts. Expertise in navigating government systems, including ArmyIgnitED tuition assistance and GI Bill benefits. Achieved 100% regulatory compliance while coordinating education strategies and fostering communication among diverse stakeholders. A process-driven leader with a strong background in resource management, administrative oversight, and student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Counselor & Lead Test Examiner (Dual-Contract)
Fort Leavenworth Army Education Center/MES
Fort Leavenworth
09.2017 - 03.2026
- Simultaneously executed two high-priority government contracts, ensuring the seamless delivery of education counseling services and testing operations for the Fort Leavenworth and surrounding Kansas City community.
- Provided expertise in Army Tuition Assistance (TA) and Veterans Education Benefits (GI Bill) to guide students in identifying funding sources, including FAFSA and scholarship applications.
- Guides participants through the initial phases of the educational journey, assisting with career goal identification, school selection, and funding options.
- Executed individual and group counseling sessions via multi-channel methods (live, phone, Teams), maintaining high engagement levels across shifting timelines.
- Directed 8.5 years of testing operations in strict accordance with DANTES and Army regulations (AR 611-5, AR 621-5), maintaining 100% security of sensitive materials and meeting all government suspense dates.
- Acted as primary point of contact between service members, government entities, and educational institutions, facilitating identification of educational goals and career pathways, institutional selection, and financial planning.
- Expertly utilizes Armylgnited, CRM tools, and student information systems to accurately document all counselor support sessions, participation, resolve help desk cases, and report outcomes to leadership.
- Coordinated events with senior leadership, including college fairs and graduations, to enhance institutional visibility and strengthen community engagement.
Lead Educator & Administrator
King's Academy
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Researched, selected, and implemented comprehensive 1-5 curricula across core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) aligned with state educational standards.
- Tailored daily lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and developmental stages, resulting in a measurable increase in student engagement and academic performance.
- Developed and refined teaching strategies to overcome learning obstacles, demonstrating flexibility and high-level conflict resolution skills.
- Orchestrated long-term educational projects while managing strict daily and weekly schedules to ensure timely completion and alignment with educational goals.
- Managed an annual educational budget for supplies, curriculum, and extracurricular activities, ensuring high-quality resources were cost-effective.
- Organized and facilitated weekly community-based learning opportunities and field trips for groups of 10+ students through local homeschool co-ops.
- Maintained detailed attendance records, and progress reports in compliance with Texas, Washington and South Carolina Department of Education requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and Management
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIAdvanced Training - Counseling & Education
Barton Community College
Fort Leavenworth, KSSkills
- Student Advising
- Testing operations
- Student Funding
- Project management
- Process Coordination
- Data Analysis
- CRM utilization
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational Leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
Websites
Timeline
Education Counselor & Lead Test Examiner (Dual-Contract)
Fort Leavenworth Army Education Center/MES
09.2017 - 03.2026
Lead Educator & Administrator
King's Academy
09.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing and Management
Eastern Michigan University
Advanced Training - Counseling & Education
Barton Community College