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SHETERICA CAIN

SHETERICA CAIN

Port Saint Lucie,Florida

Summary

Goal-oriented Upward Bound Director dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Upward Bound

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
05.2023 - Current

Program Leadership: Responsible for the overall direction, vision, and strategic planning for the TRIO Upward Bound program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives.

Equity and Inclusion Advocacy: Currently championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the program, promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Grant Management: Secures program funding through grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements, and effectively managing allocated resources.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Develops data-driven strategies to assess program effectiveness, track student progress, and identify areas for improvement. Presenting findings to stakeholders and utilizing insights to enhance program outcomes.

Staff Supervision: Currently leading and supervising a team of educators and support staff, fostering professional growth, coordinating training, and ensuring cohesive program delivery.

Budget Oversight: Manages program budgets, allocating resources effectively, and maintaining fiscal responsibility to maximize program impact and sustainability.


Policy Adherence: Ensures compliance with federal TRIO regulations, educational policies, and program guidelines, guaranteeing program integrity and accountability.


Continuous Improvement: Implements ongoing program assessment and evaluation processes, utilizing feedback and data to refine program strategies and enhance the overall experience for participants.

Co-Founder

Expansion Church
Port St. Lucie, Florida
08.2019 - Current
  • Launched Expansion Church in January 2021 with 243 people in attendance.
  • Created email, social media, and mail marketing campaign that reached over 20,000 households.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Partnered with non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Established and managed church budget.

Connections Project Manager

Christ Fellowship Church
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
2017 - 12.2019
  • Managed and resourced Connections Coordinators across all 14 locations.
  • Provided constructive feedback on work performance through campus feedback forms.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to team members during monthly meetings.
  • Spearheaded conference breakouts through content development, resulting in positive feedback.
  • Recruited, trained, and equipped volunteers for all global events.
  • Produced monthly presentations and reports every month, updating directors and executives on progress and roadblocks.
  • Increased efficiency and team performance by implementing actionable process improvements.
  • Developed and implemented follow-up strategies for global events and weekend services.
  • Managed core budget expenses.

Literacy Coach

St. Lucie County School District
Fort Pierce, Florida
2015 - 2017
  • Supervised team of eight, middle school reading teachers
  • Presented information to faculty members regarding successful teaching practices
  • Facilitated relevant professional development to build teachers' instructional quality
  • Analyzed and monitored test data to identify root cause for poor performance
  • Reviewed outcome measures on standardized assessments to identify students needing special intervention
  • Met on a monthly basis with other site-based literacy coaches to receive professional development and to share research-based practices
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs

Learning Team Facilitator

Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, Florida
2012 - 2014
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
  • Consistently communicated with Pre-K-5 instructors to support classroom instruction
  • Developed learning goals and scales that aligned with state standards
  • Built capacity through implementing research-based strategies during learning team meetings
  • Analyzed data and provided next steps for continuous school improvement

Teacher

Jerry Thomas Elementary
Jupiter, Florida
2007 - 2012
  • Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in development, evaluation, and revision of school programs

Education

Master of Science - Educational/Organizational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Education

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
04.2007

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Training and Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Data Management
  • Team building
  • Report Generation

Achievements

  • 2017 Distinguished Minority Educator of The Year Award, Forest Grove Middle School

Timeline

Director of Upward Bound

Indian River State College
05.2023 - Current

Co-Founder

Expansion Church
08.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Educational/Organizational Leadership

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Florida A&M University

Connections Project Manager

Christ Fellowship Church
2017 - 12.2019

Literacy Coach

St. Lucie County School District
2015 - 2017

Learning Team Facilitator

Palm Beach County School District
2012 - 2014

Teacher

Jerry Thomas Elementary
2007 - 2012
SHETERICA CAIN