PROFESSIONAL RESUME OF IVY BONK
This visionary has a strategic eye for seeing patterns among complexity, opportunities amidst
opposition. Steered by a strong value system and a love for learning this “never met a stranger”
professional is skilled in taking ideas to action and transforming the process into newly gained
ACCOMPLISHMENTS knowledge ready to be applied to her next challenge.
DEVELOPMENT – EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP – COMMUNICATION
1999 State of Delaware Service to
Literacy Award
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
12+ years of successful experience in the administration and development of education
2004 Advocacy Champion Finalist for
programs and initiatives to include reporting, evaluating and data analyses
National Family Literacy Alliance
Provided technical assistance and resource development regarding parent involvement and
literacy and its impact on school improvement
Launched and sustained annual
12+ years of combined experience in the development, design and delivery of instruction and
statewide event with a participation
training in a variety of settings, i.e., K 12, corporate training, continuing education, adult and
rate increase of 1,000%
alternative education, and family literacy
over seven years
Experienced in the supervision of instructional and support staff
(1997 2003)
Skilled in pulling together and aligning program goals and curriculum with federal and state
requirements and programs, i.e., Title I, RTI, state standards, etc.
Presentation at national conferences
Assisted in the planning, development and promotion of a professional development series
for public school educators, i.e., core subject areas, school improvement issues, topics
concerning low income and minority populations
ACCOLADES Seasoned in the development and design of marketing and public relation activities and
materials, i.e., case statements, campaign design, recruitment strategies
Solid experience in the crafting of strategic, marketing and business plans to include
“One of her greatest strengths is her
necessary research, needs and data analyses, and evaluations
ability to strategically multi task in a
Successful procurement and development of funding sources, i.e., grant and proposal
way that appears effortless. This blend
writing, fund raising
of talent and skill lends to Ivy’s
12+ years experience in oral and written communications
inventive solutions to problems.”
Developed comprehensive network of parents, practitioners and policymakers
Theresa Horseman
Early Childhood Educator
Right Heart, Right Choices SKILLS
Relationship Building Technologically Saavy
Synthesis of Concepts New Initiative or Service Launch
“Mrs. Ulrich Bonk is a forward thinker Problem Solver Multi tasker
who is passionate about her work,
persistent in her commitment and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
creative in her approach. Her energetic Consultant (1999 Present)
spirit is contagious and stimulating.” Epworth Christian School, School Administrator (2006 2009)
Harris McDowell, III Rodel Charitable Foundation of Delaware, Delaware Parent School Initiative, Director (2003 2004)
State Senator Delaware State Education Association, Professional Development Center (School Improvement
State of Delaware Network), Program Administrator (2002 2003)
Appoquinimink School District (James H. Groves Adult High School), Program Coordinator (1996
2001)
Delaware Technical and Community College, part time Instructor (1998 2000)
AFFILIATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Advisory Board,
Ed.D Candidate, School of Education, Regent University, anticipated grad of 12/11
House of Hope Delaware
Twenty one (21) graduate credits in Ed Leadership, University of Delaware
MBA (3.49), Wilmington University
B.S. Business Management (3.57), Wilmington University
Numerous workshops, conferences and trainings in field of education and personal development
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