Program Management Change

KARA CHITTY

SUMMARY

Ambitious professional with almost six years spanning education, athletics, and program management, recognized for bolstering operational efficiency. Skilled in documentation preparation, workflow optimization, and performance tracking to deliver strict compliance with industry standards. Combines strong work ethic & discipline with organizational capabilities and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams towards shared success. Seeking to transition in progressive role and drive sustainable growth within esteemed company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Secondary Career & Technical Education Teacher. Tennis Coach, Kaufman ISD – Kaufman, TX 07/2023 – Present

• Mentor juniors/seniors in career preparation program, ensuring they fulfill weekly work hours & develop workplace skills, enriching readiness for professional settings.

• Collaborate with supervisors to conduct on-site visits, supporting students via active engagement and real-time feedback to optimize learning experiences & integration.

• Lead high school tennis program, focusing on discipline, teamwork, along with promoting competitive environment that helped achieve culture of excellence.

• Design practice plans & implement adaptive solutions for tennis, monitoring player progress and adjusting tactics to surpass individual and team goals.

• Instill core values like sportsmanship & accountability, elevating personal and athletic growth, besides equipping them to excel in all sports/academic endeavors. English & U.S. History Teacher. Assistant Tennis Coach, Edgewood High School – Edgewood, TX 08/2022 – 05/2023

• Taught English 1 and Honors U.S. History to 9th/10th graders, exceeding educational goals, in line with grade-level Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) standards.

• Partnered with Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and fellow educators to create teaching methodologies that amplified student success in & outside classroom.

• Developed detailed lesson plans, integrating critical historical insights and advanced English literature to assemble comprehensive understanding of the subjects.

• Organized all aspects of school's tennis program as Assistant Coach, including practice sessions, tournament scheduling, and vehicle logistics for team events.

• Encouraged athletes to master new techniques/strategies that improved performance. Special Education Intermediate Math Teacher,

Wills Point ISD – Wills Point, TX 08/2021 – 05/2022

• Educated 5th/6th grade (special) students in mathematics, closing learning gaps and complying with TEKS benchmarks. Updated student grades for delivery consistency.

• Served as case manager, coordinating Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Attended to Admission, Review & Dismissal (ARD) meetings, contributing to deliberations, apart from managing distribution and collection of necessary documentation to faculty.

• Developed personalized tactics, working closely with staff to tailor plans before ARD meetings. Advocated for students’ needs to integrate into mainstream classrooms. Head Tennis Coach,

Grand Saline ISD – Grand Saline, TX 08/2020 – 05/2021

• Oversaw tennis program at Grand Saline ISD, guiding players to polishing talents to attain their best performance scores, culminating in multiple tournament successes.

• Leveraged personal experience to uplift coaching effectiveness, sharing insights from UIL tennis (3rd in girls' singles) & competing in USTA tournaments (Super Champ rank).

• Acted as a role model in collegiate tennis, playing as #1 doubles/singles and Team Captain. Assisted & inspired high school athletes during NJCAA Nationals tournament. Additional two years in education & athletics, boosting student engagement and athletic performance. Acquired abilities for team coordination, resource management, and tailored support for diverse learners. Helped students grow within inclusive/supportive settings. Terrell, TX (75160)

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Full Cycle Program Management

• Project Planning & Scheduling

• Data Analysis & Market Research

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Policy Implementation & Design

• End-to-End Event Coordination

• Budget & Resource Allocation

• Documentation & Record Keeping

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Vendor Relationship Building

• Performance Monitoring & KPIs

• Individualized Support Strategies

• Logistics & Operations Oversight

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Transformative Leadership

• Excellent Communication

• Tech-Savvy (MS Office & G Suite)

• Emerging Technologies Integration

• Highly Adaptable & Flexible

• Motivated & Self-Starter

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in

Organizational Leadership

Texas A&M University – Commerce, TX

(05/2020 – Present)

Gained team collaboration, methodical

planning, and organizational change

management capabilities. Sharpened

expertise through relevant courses like

Organizational Behavior, Organizational

Communication, Data-Driven Decision

Making, Principles of Management, as

well as Leadership Theory & Practice.

Developed foundational knowledge of

data analysis, essential for supporting

operations in challenging environments.

Associate of Science

Jacksonville Baptist College

Jacksonville, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

• Standard Teaching Certificate

State Board for Educator Certification

• CPR Certification

• AED Certification

• CPI Certification,

(Crisis Prevention Institute)

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