Human Resources Recruiting Coordinator

Kelly Ann Leonard Peenstra

*** ******* ****** • Annapolis, Maryland • 21403

CELL 410-***-**** • E-MAIL ***************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a service oriented position where I could leverage my qualifications and skills to make a meaningful impact.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, TADS School Management Solutions, Common Application, Jupiter Information Systems, Aplos and Keela Development Software, Social Media platforms

EXPERIENCE

Director of Admissions and Marketing and College Counseling, and Assistant Tennis Coach

Chesterton Academy of Annapolis (High School)

ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 2022-August 2025

Oversee admissions and marketing

Oversee all facets to HS student college advising/administration and testing administration

Fundraising and Gala event planning

Front Desk Concierge, Safe Harbor Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD- May 2024-Present

Director of Admissions, St. Martin’s Lutheran School (PreK-8)

ANNAPOLIS, MD –AUGUST 2017-JUNE 2022

Oversee admissions processes, including recruitment and marketing. Doubled enrollment for 2020-21 school year.

Counselor and disciplinarian for students.

Oversee Preschool and Extended day programs. Hire and supervise staff. Coordinate state licensing for ED and preschool programs. Received child care grant money for 2020-2022 school years.

Advise, facilitate and coordinate high school application process for 8th graders.

Assist the Head of School in the day to day management of the school and issues.

Oversee securing and assigning substitute teachers. Assist and interviewing candidates for vacant faculty and staff positions. Attend Board, faculty and administrative meetings.

Assist with the Stanford Achievement testing program prep and coordination.

Coordinate school events: New Student/Family orientation, Back to School night, Grand-Friends Day, Auction, Earth Day, PreK, K and 8th grade Graduation

Teacher, Science & STEM enrichment, Hands on Learning Services at St. Mary’s and Arnold Elementary Schools

ANNAPOLIS, MD – 2010-2017

Committees: Provisional, It’s Educational, PR & VP Sustainers, Junior League of Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD – 2006-2013

Internship Coordinator/Teacher, Tulane University, Office of Service Learning

NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 2004-NOVEMBER 2005

Develop new Internship Program, including new internship sites; Place students in internships.

Teach internship courses and facilitate Service Learning courses

Director of Institutional Review, Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 2003-MAY 2004

Assistant Director of Institutional Review, Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 2002-JUNE 2003

Lead the Department’s review and/or approval of Annual Institutional Reports, student services, student retention and placement, non-main campuses, change of ownership, school finances, complaints and adverse information, school closures, student cohort loan default rates, and changes of name and location

Staff liaison for the Commission on College of Postsecondary School Accreditation, Business Practices Committee, Institutional Effectiveness Committee, and Financial Review Committee

Executive staff member, Team Leader of the Institutional Quality Team, Member of the Accreditation Team, Member of the Institutional Growth and Development Team, and Member of the Finance Team

Oversee the organization’s records and resource center

Assist with the Petition for Re-recognition to the U.S. Department of Education

Develop the Summary of Key Operating Statistics publications

Manager of Evaluations (Recruiter), Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 1999-MARCH 2002

Train site evaluators, school presidents, ACICS commissioners, and staff

Recruit site evaluators and oversee the Intermediate Review Committee

Design and present at Accreditation and Evaluator workshops

Staff liaison for the Education Enhancement and Evaluation Committee

Senior Accreditation Coordinator, Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 2002-JUNE 2003

Accreditation Coordinator, Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 1996-SEPTEMBER 1998

Coordinate/conduct accreditation visits at colleges throughout the US/abroad

Determine school compliance with accreditation standards

Director of Employment Assistance, Fairleigh Dickinson University/Education Management Corporation

MADISON, NJ – APRIL 1994-JULY 1996

Career Counselor, Fairleigh Dickinson University

RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 1993-APRIL 1994

Provide career advisement to students and assist graduates to obtain employment

Develop and teach career development workshops

EDUCATION

ABD, Educational Administration and Management

American University, Washington, DC

Master of Arts, Counseling, Human Services and Guidance

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA

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