Program Director
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An accomplished, creative and metrics-driven professional with 23+ years of educational experience. Success-driven with a proven track record of building mutually beneficial business partnerships, delivering innovative strategies to promote diversity, equity & inclusion, drive employee engagement and lead organizational change. Strong work ethic and commitment to compliance with professional codes, laws, regulations, and company’s policies. Champion the value of diversity in teamwork and how positive change can have significant impact on behaviors. Skilled at developing transformational and inclusive solutions, which align processes and policies to support business strategic planning. Invested in the empowerment of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to obtain academic success through individualized goals and continuous academic evolvement.
Master’s Degree in Teaching, GPA 3.95 Aug 2011
Johns Hopkins University School of Business and Education Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology May 2001 Minors in African American Studies & Korean Studies Philadelphia, Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Science
12th Latin American and Caribbean Student Congressional Meeting Apr 2000 Cujae University Havana, Cuba
International Study Exchange Program Dec 1999
Yonsei University Seoul, Korea
Provide practical approaches to operationalize and integrate DE&I initiatives
Collaborates with community organizations and businesses to enhance current services
Proven cultural sensitivity, adaptability to a matrix environment & cross-cultural competency
Finding and developing new markets and improving sales
Skilled in developing and executing companies cultural change management
Adept in creating standard-based curriculum, learning materials, and motivating students
Outstanding ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team environment
Strong analytical, technical, negotiation, written & verbal communication skills
Proficient in computer systems (MS Office suite, Google Drive, Quickbooks, CRM, Social Media) Business Development President Aug 2022 – present
Checkmate Life O’Fallon, Illinois
Company recently featured on Channel 5 – STL KSDK news “Making a Difference” segment!
Engage with educators at the national, state, district and school levels
Deliver on-going support, including on-line and in-person training on product implementation for both print and digital solutions via in-person, phone calls, webinars and seminars
Responsible for driving business growth and the implementation of business objectives
Ensures surveys and other feedback mechanisms are captured for improvement efforts
Develop network of contacts to attract clients through new target market initiatives, make sales projections and forecast revenue
TRIO – Collinsville Upward Bound Math & Science Director Dec 2017 – Aug 2022 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, Illinois
Principal Investigator of United States Department of Education (USDE) federal grant; Represented program within the university, community and national events impacting program participants through active collaboration on cross-functional teams and committees
Implemented, monitored, $1.5 million program budget and evaluated program adherence with federal regulations and prepared program progress and annual performance reports for USDE submission
Determined staff position responsibilities, recruited, hired, evaluated and directed orientation and development of all personnel
Maintained records for all fiscal, participants, staff and program activities in compliance with EDGAR and OMB Uniform Guidance
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O’Fallon, Illinois, 62269
PROFILE SUMMARY
Goal Setting & Solutions-Oriented
Inclusive & Servant Leadership
Coaching & Managing Group Dynamics
Program & Project Management
Oversee Cross Functional Projects
Strategy & Operations Consultation
Communications & Public Relations
Community Partnerships & Outreach
Professional Development & Seminars
Fiscal Management
Board Recruitment & Development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training
Volunteerism Coalition Building
Functional Behavioral Assessments
Student Intervention Planning
Vendor & Suppliers Interaction
Stakeholder Management
Innovative & Continuous Evolvement
Grant Writing
Team Recruitment & Coordination
Cultural Sensitivity
Scheduling & Forecasting
Database Preparation & Maintenance
78 WPM
Awarded Community Humanitarian
Award from Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville 35th Annual
MLK Ceremony
EDUCATION
DESIRÉE TYUS
CONTACT
SKILLS CORE COMPETENCIES
RECOGNITION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRIO - Key Achievements
Negotiated new contract and USDE approved the targeted school district exchange
Secured 18 university and 25 external partnerships
Awarded 4 supplemental funding sources/grants through partnerships
Achieved all eligible program objectives required by the USDE for prior experience points based on our first 5 year grant cycle
100% of all graduating seniors in program have successfully enrolled and are still in attendance at postsecondary institutions
Created program website
Contracted Youth Program Grant Director Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, Illinois
Ensured youth programs (pre-K through post high school) delivered a memorable experience for all grant participants
Established relationships with other local community programs and Southern Illinois University Community Engagement
Participated in strategic planning and worked toward successful completion of annual goals and objectives for programs
Developed comprehensive improvement plans for at-risk youth as well as their in community and educational advocacy
Initiated and managed cross-functional teams for 8 separate programs Key Achievements
Received funding sources from private philanthropist, state agencies and the federal government to operate 5 programs ranging
Awarded grants equaled to $7 million budget. Fostered community partnerships
Provided fiscal management, employee professional development, curriculum development and acting-liaison to campus executive
Increased participant enrollment by 40%
Launched two non-existing programs, and hired as fiscal officer for the newest and most diverse program from our department. Community Development Branch, Associate Executive Director Jan 2016 – Jul 2017 Gateway Region YMCA St. Louis, Missouri
Selected to assist with the association’s strategic plan for our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion task force
Provided professional coaching and direction for a staff of 14 full-time directors and 12+ part-time employees
Performed duties including board development, improving employee relations, and verifying payroll for staff
Developed strategy & best practices on community engagement via online & on-site grassroots initiatives & events in county
Registered voters for the United States gubernatorial and Presidential elections and reported findings to the State Organizer
Served on 3 community boards & provided cultural competency trainings for association & affiliated partnering agencies.
Adept at fiscal management regarding – forecasting expenses, generating revenue, fundraising, managing purchase orders, grant opportunities and analyzing grant outcomes
Key Achievements
Prepared and co-managed a $2 million dollar branch budget
Nominated to sit on the Emerging Minority and Leadership Regional Conference committee for Y-USA’s 2018 tour
Facilitated a smooth merger of three separate branches that provided 20+ outreach programs to our most at-risk populations
Assisted with the hiring, training and oversight for multiple outreach programs throughout an association of 25 branches Community Services Branch, Associate Executive Director Sep 2014 – Jan 2016 YMCA of Southwest Illinois Belleville, Illinois
Cultivated positive collaborations with 10 additional organizations to build branch awareness, obtain resources and recruit volunteers
Led the expansion of Y-USA’s largest national Early Learning Readiness achievement gap program
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of branch, recruited and on-boarded 11 new board members
Proficiently managed multiple projects initiatives simultaneously with clear prioritization
Partnered across teams to manage risks, issues, actions, escalations, stakeholder alignment, schedules, deliverables
Ensured that all staff were properly coached and directed, and that clearly defined measurements for performance and rewards were utilized to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness YMCA - Key Achievements
Secured $140,000 in grants and secured over 118% of annual campaign goal
Managed branch budget
Solidified 15 new facility partnerships for Y services/programming, created three YMCA programs, impacted 1,239 youth and engaged 285 volunteers
Provided enrichment programming for anti-hunger outreach initiatives within the East St. Louis food desert – feeding over 10,000 meals to 400 youth
Selected as Association Summer Programming Council Chair for 8 branches & grew association-wide summer camp enrollment by 5%.
One of two full time employees out of 400+ nominated as Rookie of the Year for demonstrating success as a cause-driven leader within less than a 2-year period
CEO/Founder Mar 2014 – Present
Kid Friendly Network O’Fallon, Illinois
Provided inclusive, accessible, efficient and quality programming and services for youth
Created curriculum and toolkits and new training methods to assist with community outreach/ engagement
Created a diverse networking organization that caters to companies that work directly with children and families
Participants meet to collaborate on upcoming events and activities, provide resources and support and refer clients to each other's businesses utilizing direct marketing initiatives derived from a cultivated relationship Key Achievements
Recipient of the Community Humanitarian award for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 35th Annual MLK Celebration
Membership is comprised of over 250+ local family-oriented businesses throughout the St. Louis Metro area that fall under a variety of industries: education, entertainment, recreational, government, medicinal, social services, financial, food, retail and religious State Executive Board Member Nov 2012 – Feb 2014
Illinois Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Springfield, Illinois
Elected as state secretary, chaired the state Diversity, LUP and Membership committees
Attended and presented at local, state and national PTA-sponsored workshops and trainings
As the Diversity chair implemented on-going cultural competency training at the state-level
Implemented strategic planning process & improve overall strategic decision-making and implementation
In the absence of president & vice presidents, called meeting to order & presided until the election of a chairman pro tem
Kept an accurate, concise, permanent, legal record of the Illinois PTA for all board meetings of the association and of the executive committee
Maintained on hand for reference at each meeting a copy of the bylaws and standing rules, minutes of previous meetings, list of all committees, and an up-to-date list of all members
Key Achievements
Appointed to Illinois PTA-Southern Regional Board
Created local exposition in which 1,200+ participants attend annually Executive Director May 2011 – May 2014
Growing Scholars Educational Center Fairview Heights, Illinois
Collaborated with the CEO in the development of strategic planning for center operations
Articulated the organization's mission and programmatic goals to program staff and community partners
Acted as liaison between Site Coordinator and Executive Coordinator for the site and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) staff throughout Illinois and interviewed prospective staff and supervised staff of 20
Created curriculum. Oversaw property management and partnerships with several local businesses and marketing initiatives. Managed federal grant partnership with school districts
Ensured student assessments and learning profiles were completed. Conducted regular community workshops and staff professional development. Center closed in 2016
Key Achievements
Increased revenue by 25% and developed the Beyond the Bell program which focused on summer, before and after school enrichment, parent night outs and STE(A)M programming
Early Intervention Specialist Nov 2004 – May 2010
Madison Community Unit School District #12 Madison, Illinois
Conducted comprehensive and functional behavioral assessments, DRAs and DIBELS to determine individualized goals for a caseload of students with learning disabilities, psychiatric disorders, behavioral difficulties, and chronic truancy
Provided individual and group therapy sessions for student goal obtainment
Triaged students using Brain Gym, and lessons in Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) and character education
Utilized de-escalation methods when necessary (via Crisis Prevention Intervention certification, Brain Gym and restorative justice)
Communicated with doctors, psychiatrist, support services, foster care case workers, DCFS, truancy officers, judges/court, and families Key Achievements
Appointed Response to Intervention (RtI) Team Leader; led weekly staff meetings, identified students needing Tier II, III or IEP supports; participated special education services IEP meetings Site Director Nov 2004 – May 2010
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant: “EXCEL Afterschool Program”, University of Illinois Extension Madison, Illinois
Contracted numerous external vendors to conduct workshops and residency programs with our students
Provided a safe, academic-enriched afterschool program to over 100 students annually through “No Child Left Behind” federal grant money
Maintained spreadsheets on attendance, grades, assessments, incident reports, health forms, and grant related information
Managed annual grant budget & worked closely with the building administrator and district leaders to tailor the program to district standards
Interviewed, hired, trained and managed 16 personnel through regular staff development and clearly defined federal grant, and school district policies and procedures
Key Achievements
Successfully achieved federal program objectives
Awarded six-year grant cycle twice
No Child Left Behind Illinois presenter at annual state conference: “Finding Equity in Enrichment Exposure” Classroom Teacher & Summer School Site Supervisor May 2001 – Jun 2004 Westport Academy/Victory School [public and private partnership] Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore City School System – via Johns Hopkins University Teach Baltimore Program
Instructed third and fourth grade students at our nation’s first contract school utilizing Maryland State Board of Education standards
Maintained effective classroom management strategies & applied advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas
Created classroom environment that is encouraging for learning, appropriate to maturity, and interests of students
Obtained FDA certification, oversaw 119 students in 5 classrooms & acted as on-site liaison between staff and director
Served as secretary on the Student Improvement Board & co-founded and presided over an elementary student government
Created and implemented a city-grant for an after-school program “Reach One, Teach One” that assisted remedial students
Maintained attendance records & incident reports on staff & students & ensured breakfast and lunch were delivered by city
Facilitated daily staff meetings in summer concerning: progress reports, behavioral management, lesson plans, and parental involvement President’s Assistant Jan 2000 – Dec 2000
Ubuntu Education Fund Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Researched and wrote grant proposals to equip the orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa in overcoming the destructive legacy of apartheid through equitable knowledge and education attainment
Met with prominent people in the field of education and health to assist in developing curriculum in three townships located in Port Elizabeth Research Assistant Aug 1997 – May 2000
National Center on Fathers and Families (NCOFF) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Developed analytical plan, sourced data and undertook analysis for various program evaluations
Assisted with maintenance & growth of the Father Literature Database through identifying & compiling intensive research
Dedicated to expanding knowledge base on father involvement, family efficacy to inform policies designed to improve well-being of children.
Sought to increase and enrich the possibilities for children, ensuring that children are helped and that the system allows for the participation of fathers in their children’s lives
2017 Unseen Stars Recognition – “Kid Friendly Network”
2018 East St Louis Center’s Desiree Tyus Wins Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Humanitarian Award
2019 Upward Bound Programs Close Out a Successful Summer
2019 Upward Bound Program Comes to Collinsville High School
2019 Collinsville High School Students Observe the Beginning of Upward Bound Programming
2020 Nine Network of Public Media - “Living St. Louis: Back To School”
2021 UBMS Prepares Seniors for College
2021 UBMS Students Introduced to Environmental Science, Courtesy of STEM Center NSF Grant
2021 UBMS Students Celebrate at their End of Summer Showcase and Awards
2022 Black Girls Rock Meet SIUE UBMS High School Students for a Time of “Black Girl Magic”
2022 Upward Bound Math and Science Students Look at Pills and Digestion
2022 UBMS Students Celebrate End of Year Achievements, Prepare for Summer
2022 UBMS Students Make Ancient Discoveries During Archeological Dig
2022 UBMS Students Explore Possibilities During STEM Career Day
2022 Students Become Scientist Through SIUE’s STEM Center Programs
2022 Students Receive Accolades at SIUE UBMS Summer Showcase Awards Ceremony MEDIA (HYPERLINKS)
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