Kevin Scott

Arlington, Va · 703-***-**** · adcl24@r.postjobfree.com · www.linkedin.com/in/kevinescott · @Edu_Kevin_ Experienced Program Director

Enthusiastic, creative, and diligent leader who has a proven track record working on multiple projects simultaneously, developing new programs and products, and generating high quality outcomes. HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Institute, Washington, DC

Senior Director, Youth Engagement and Education September 2018-January 2020

Lead project management for Manufacturing Day, a national event with over 3,000 entities including corporations, community colleges, and other workforce organizations opening their doors to 300,000 students, parents, and community members to showcase career opportunities in manufacturing

Developed new partnerships with corporate and non-profit partners such as Discovery Education and the American Petroleum Institute, focused on STEM education and the connection to workforce opportunities for students

Directed national network of 30 entities including state level Chambers of Commerce, regional workforce boards, and community colleges who promote the Institute’s efforts at the state and local level

Represented the Manufacturing Institute’s educational efforts with like minded associations including the National Restaurant Association Foundation, National School Boards Association, and National Retail Federation Foundation, on tackling the workforce challenges to influence policymakers and the public

Created, built, and maintained all K-12 related programs and education efforts for the Institute American University, Washington, DC

Adjunct Professor, Department of Education (part-time) January 2018-December 2018

Supervised current students in pre-service teacher education program

Contributed feedback for teacher candidates in their development of teaching competency and served as liaison between cooperating teachers, the university, and the student ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), Alexandria, VA Director, Member Engagement June 2015-September 2018

Collaborated across the organization to create value for 120,000 members and constituents in support of ASCD’s mission to help educators define, support, and engage in the development of highly effective learning systems

Supervised two membership staff and direct over 50 projects annually with design, production, marketing, and other internal and external staff

Monitored and developed $3 million annual budget strategy including print and digital marketing

Presented to regional and national conference attendees about ASCD programs and membership

Served on organization-wide committees including the award winning journal, Educational Leadership

Launched multiple initiatives such as Learn. Teach. Lead. podcast (BAM! Radio) with ASCD members, including Emerging Leaders, leading to broad exposure for individuals as well as the organization Director, Constituent Services/Strategic Advisor, Constituent Programs April 2011-June 2015

Directed Emerging Leaders program and 40 ASCD Student Chapters, developing ASCD’s young professional members

Facilitated and acted as point person with 20 of ASCD’s affiliates to align with ASCD’s mission and policies, leading board retreats, and consulted with leadership teams

Transformed Emerging Leader program from 10 members in the cohort to over 50 annually to engage thoughtfully using member strengths to write, present, and represent ASCD locally and nationally

Represented ASCD on National Teacher of the Year (granted by the Council of Chief State School Officers, CCSSO) selection committee, 2015

National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA July 2007 - November 2010 Manager, Member Services, Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE)

Created and wrote monthly electronic newsletter, CUBE’s Urban Edge, updating urban school leaders of educational happenings around the country

Wrote for NSBA’s Blog, BoardBuzz, and created CUBE’s presence on Twitter, increasing social media presence

Managed CUBE’s Annual Award for School Board Excellence including marketing, assistance with applications, and coordination with judges, the press, and school districts

Lead presentations and webinars on varying topics related to CUBE, including programming for conferences, publications, and work with CUBE leadership to meet their needs

American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Counselor of the Year Judge, 2007-2009 Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA 2000 – 2007 Teacher, 7th grade U.S. history, Rachel Carson Middle School Highlighted Achievements

Contributed to a significant increase in student performance on standardized testing with a 100% pass rate in my final year of teaching

Advisor to student lead literary arts magazine, winning national recognition

Active member of six school committees, utilizing and assisting with grant proposals, student TV station, and pilot testing numerous district incentives

Served as mentor to beginning teachers annually

Taught summer school to students who did not meet county mandated benchmark assessments, wrote curriculum, and served on school leadership committees and teams EDUCATION

Executive Chief Learning Officer Graduate Certificate Program, George Mason University, Arlington, VA

M.A., Education Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA M.Ed., Marymount University, Arlington, VA

Certification to teach in Virginia, grades K-8, English and Social Studies endorsements B.A., English – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Rock Spring Civic Association, 2008-present, Executive Committee Member Serve as an executive member, working with Arlington County staff on projects that impact our neighborhood. Arlington County Public Schools 2012-13, Building Level Planning Committee (BLPC) Represented civic association in countywide planning process with various stakeholders to build Discovery Elementary School in Arlington (opened Fall 2015). Youth Hockey Coach 2009-present

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