Education

Andrea Thompson, M.Ed.

813-***-**** adi55p@r.postjobfree.com Valrico, FL 33594

Program Director

Strategic Planning Fiduciary Responsibilities Fund Raising Special Event Planning and Operations

Resource Allocation Budget Management Business Administration Vendor & Stakeholder Relations

Student Relations Training &Development Curriculum Development Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Experienced Student Support Advisor with over eight years leading and supporting a critical student-centric Honors program. Well versed in program administration including managing program budgets, overseeing Learning Management Systems, student tracking systems and financial computer systems. Record of accomplishment in planning and executing training workshops to include curriculum development and delivery, venue selection, scheduling, communications and tracking participant course hours for accreditation.

PCard – Holder and Reconciler Banner Student Information System Financial Accounting System

USF Foundations Training Gems Alt Payroll Planner

Career History

Director of the Suncoast Area Teacher Training and Educational Research Honors Program (03/2019–present)

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Lead the planning and implementation of the SCATTER honors program of three campuses in the Tampa Metro area Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Establish program goals, objectives and expectations; monitor student’s progress to ensure students meet expectations.

Connect and maintain contact with the Alumni base of over 8,000 graduates of the program to enhance program branding and drive fundraising with the college’s development office.

Market and increase awareness of the SCATTER program within the College of Educators, USF System and community through job fairs, conference presentations and tabling events.

HR and Operations

Manage an operating budget of $100,000 with fiduciary responsibility for three foundation accounts and one auxiliary account.

Hire, onboard and evaluate staff, administer performance reviews and ongoing developmental support, handle performance improvement actions.

Program Administration

Develops, facilitates and oversees the scheduling and implementation of workshops, seminars and orientations for student, faculty and external contributors. Observes workshops, tracks and logs student attendance.

Advise SCATTER students on career planning, instruction and learning. Facilitates student organizations affiliated with the SCATTER Honors Program meetings, Leaders for Education and Florida Future Educators of America FFEA) to identify and resolve issues.

Program Planner/Analyst, SCATTER Honors Program (06/2012 to 03/2019)

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Leadership

Oversaw the operations and administrative functions in support of the 200 student participants, faculty and colleagues delivering the SCATTER Honors Program for the USF teaching program.

Planned professional development opportunities for the students including advising, coordinating volunteering opportunities, and developing partnerships with the community and with other USF entities.

Drafted letters of recommendation for scholarship applications, Fulbright Applications, and admissions into campus organizations.

Received the prestigious Outstanding Staff Award for 2017.

Administration

Administered payroll for the SCATTER program and the Tutor-a-Bull Program.

Maintained the records documenting student performance.

oInspected GPA results each semester to track student standing and eligibility.

Managed the LMS database that tracks member training and community service activities.

Operations

Planned and participated in continuing education courses designed to teach the students the latest classroom management and teaching techniques. Managed the SCATTER Honors Program budget

oScheduled venues and class times, collaborated on curriculum development, attended sessions as a participant and Subject Matter Expert.

Education & Professional Development

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Social Science -- USF, Tampa FL (2013)

Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, Political Science, minor, Cum Laude, – USF, Tampa, FL (2012)

Member of SCATT Honors Program -- USF, Tampa, FL

Kagan Cooperative Training Performance Learning Systems Verbal and Nonverbal Skills

Delivered at-risk mental health training for University and College Faculty and Staff

Recipient of the Academic Affairs Outstanding Staff Award and the SCATTER Partner in Excellence Award.

Presented at the FFEA Conference

Certified Higher Ed Mental Health First Aid Responder

Affiliations

National Council of Social Studies Florida Council of Social Studies Association of Middle Level Educators

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