Seygbai Kai
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Motivated and eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Development Coach & Trainer
Twin Cities Rise
01.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized career coaching to individuals at various stages of their careers, including recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and executives.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients’ strengths, interests, values and goals, guiding them to develop clear and achievable career objectives.
- Offered advice on resume writing, cover letter crafting, LinkedIn profile optimization and providing one-on-one coaching to 60 participants per class session.
- Utilized LMS tools and salesforce to assess personality inventories, and skills assessments to assist clients in making informed career decisions.
- Built and maintained relationships with participants, and industry professionals to facilitate job placements, internships, and networking opportunities for participants.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance career services offerings, develop new programs, and promote career coaching mentorship and practice.
Adult Basic Educator
Summit Academy OIC
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Responded to inquiries of students complaints, requests and compliments throughout the GED program through student surveying and one-on- one coaching.
- Designed student centered curriculum to reflect student interest,cultural background through Andragogic strategies & principles.
- Integrated social-emotional & employability skills concurrent with curriculum.
- Assisted GED Program Manager in monitoring and creating tasks based on program budgets and developing new program initiatives including gas cards for testing, and earlier testing options.
ESL Language Teacher
Richfield School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with administrators, instructional coaches, and other stakeholders to design and implement instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress, identify learning gaps, and inform instructional planning and differentiation.
- Stayed informed about best practices, research findings, and trends in ESL instruction and language acquisition, integrating new methodologies into program delivery.
ESL Lead Teacher
Literacy Minnesota
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods, materials, and technologies to engage students and enhance language acquisition skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and styles.
- Created a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes cultural awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity among students.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal exams and informal observations, ensuring timely interventions when needed.
Learning & Development Specialist
AmeriCorps State & National
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive learning programs for State Volunteer Ombudsman volunteers.
- Increased employee retention rates by developing engaging onboarding and orientation processes for volunteers and afterschool volunteer leaders.
- Reduced training costs with the creation of efficient, targeted e-learning modules and learning library for volunteers.
- Improved employee satisfaction and morale by providing tailored professional development opportunities for Ombudsman volunteers and afterschool program leaders.
Education
Global Career Development Facilitator -
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Emotional Intelligence Certification -
Empowerment Institute Twin Cities Rise
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Masters of Education -
University of Minneosta
Minneapolis, MN08.2019
Skills
- Talent Recruitment
- Performance Evaluation
- Learning Management Systems
- Career Development
- E-Learning Design
- Performance Consulting
- Adult Learning Theory
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
- Training Program Development
- Adult Learning Theories
Timeline
Career Development Coach & Trainer
Twin Cities Rise
01.2023 - Current
Adult Basic Educator
Summit Academy OIC
08.2019 - 08.2022
ESL Language Teacher
Richfield School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
ESL Lead Teacher
Literacy Minnesota
08.2016 - 05.2018
Learning & Development Specialist
AmeriCorps State & National
08.2014 - 08.2016
Global Career Development Facilitator -
Normandale Community College
Emotional Intelligence Certification -
Empowerment Institute Twin Cities Rise
Masters of Education -
University of Minneosta
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