Katherine Stelly
Sunset,Louisiana
Summary
An effective communicator and solution-oriented leader who believes in contributing to an equity-focused educational model. Streamlining systems to maximize output is always a top priority when collaborating and executing tasks aligned to achieving educational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
06.2024 - Current
- Met with customers to assess needs, financial status, and eligibility.
- Built strong relationships with clients through transparent communication and trust-building activities.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts within the organization by participating in training programs, workshops, and industry conferences.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, minimizing potential losses for clients and the firm.
Vice President of Education
Unitech Training Academy
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Facilitated adult education training for seven campuses across Louisiana
- Directly managed seven Directors of Education and an Education Team
- Managed and facilitated education projects to maximize student licensure and certification attainment
- Ensured processes and procedures are in compliance with organizational and federal guidelines
- Organized training centered on adult learning and engagement to foster a learner-centered educational model
- Curated professional development workshops for instructors of adult learners.
Assistant Principal
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Facilitates training for updates in the organization's Learning Management System
- Works with third party vendors to create organization-specific digital content to ensure curriculum reliability and workplace relevance
- Creates training and instructor development opportunities specific to campus, instructor, and student needs
- Utilizes feedback from one-on-ones with Directors of Education along with feedback from professional developments to improve effectiveness
- Analyzes student attrition weekly for approximately 1000 students
- Designs employee and instructor onboarding with retention in mind.
Secondary English Teacher
01.2010 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2009
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Sacred Heart
Grand Coteau05.2005
Skills
- Adult Learning Principles
- Data analysis
- Project Management
- Data-driven Instruction
- Instructional Coaching
- Standards-driven Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Evaluating high-level perspectives
- Analytically minded
- Collaboration with subject experts
- Creator of intentional learning
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Creativity
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
References
- Natalie McClurg, Eureka Math PD Implementation Support Specialist, Great Minds, 337-344-0699, natalie.mcclurg@greatminds.org
- Lyndelle Theriot, Principal, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy High School, 337-735-4374, ltheriot@acadianacharter.org
- Amy Deslattes, ELA Specialist, New Leaders, 985-519-5222, adeslattes@newleaders.org
Extracurricular Activities
École St. Landry School Board Vice President |2019-2023 Louisiana ELA Content Leader LDOE |2018-present Louisiana Teacher Leader LDOE |2013-present High School Teacher of the Year Vermilion Parish School System |2014 English Department Head Abbeville High School |2013-2014 Lafayette Education Foundation Teacher Award recipient |2014-2015 Southern Institute for Education and Research Goldring Teacher Fellow Tulane University |2013
Timeline
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual
06.2024 - Current
Vice President of Education
Unitech Training Academy
01.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Principal
01.2016 - 01.2022
Secondary English Teacher
01.2010 - 01.2016
Master of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Academy of The Sacred Heart