Assistant High School

Lloyd L. Garrison

**** ******** ***** # * * Indianapolis, IN 46224 * 317-***-**** * ***************@*****.***

Educational and Program Director

Educational and Program Director with a vast knowledge of programs, procurement, development and implementation. Experienced in a wide variety of Educational program needs including recruiting quality candidates for agency needs, budgetary and negotiation as well as grant oversight. Offering:

Coordination (Program Planning)

Grant and Business Writing

Curriculum Design (Educational & Civic) Relationship Building

Work Experience:

CTE Special Populations Specialist (College and Career Readiness) January 2010-Present

Indiana Department of Education Indianapolis, Indiana

Collaborating to conduct annual CTE Secondary and Post Secondary civil rights visits to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines/regulations.

Developing a website and a statewide support system to ensure students who meet Special Populations criteria have access to the appropriate school and state resources.

Providing technical assistance to a variety of state agencies, schools, administrators, and other individuals as needed.

Managing a variety of high stakes statewide contracts from beginning to completion to ensure the proper guidelines and procedures are carried out appropriately.

Oversight of budgetary and negotiation matters related to statewide education IDOE contracts.

Organizing professional development activities and trainings for teachers and others.

Disseminating information and providing resources to local school corporations, area Career Technical Education (CTE) districts regarding courses and programs falling into the Department’s College and Career Pathways initiative.

Presenting at conferences regarding the Collage and Career Pathways and other related IDOE topics.

Participating in a variety of committees charged with reviewing school data, advancing new educational initiatives, and making collaborative statewide decisions that affect all schools.

Operating with a sense of confidentiality and tact while communicating state guidelines and program requirements various audiences.

Participating in the creation of educational videos which are designed to increase awareness and provide resources statewide.

Recruiting teachers and higher education faculty members to participate in the review of curriculum, content, and course standards within Health Science Education, Cooperative Education, and Physical Education.

Collaborating with Business and Industry representatives, postsecondary and secondary teachers to determine the appropriate curriculum and/or course offerings for all Indiana students.

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs (Upward Bound Program) April 2006-January 2010

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, Indiana

Provided overall direction of the tutoring and academic-year component.

Oversight of student progress through the tracking of student grades and attendance.

Administered annual student assessments and foster relationships with key school personnel and parents.

Administered yearly senior college planning activities and student individual education plans.

Scheduled summer classes and assisted with the supervision of academic and instructional staff.

Established and overseeing the summer work-study and bridge programs, the Director, oversight of budgetary matters related to all aspects of the program.

Assisted with the recruitment of program participants/staff.

Coordinated and implement educational workshops/opportunities for all UB program participants once a month during the academic year.

Participated in the writing of Grants and Annual Performance Reports.

Graduate Assistant (Office of Learning Assistance) August 2003-May 2005

Miami University of Ohio Oxford, Ohio

Supervised and management of a wide range of first year/upper class college students in the Office of Learning Assistance.

Provided tutorial assistance to various classifications of students in English and other career related subjects.

Assisted with the instruction of EDL 110 “The University and the Student” and “EDT 310 Methods of Tutoring Adults” for a total of two academic years.

Performed data entry functions using Spreadsheet and Microsoft Excel Programs.

Developed personal/business relationships with faculty members and students via email correspondence and telephone consultation.

Served as Blackboard online administrator to all first year/upper-class students of various classifications for a total of two academic years.

Collaborated with coordinators and administrators to find the best approaches to advertise for the Office of Learning Assistance.

Demonstrated through course instruction and facilitation of semester evaluations, the expectations of college student workers

Assisted with the maintenance of all Office of Learning Assistance tutoring files.

Hired writing/language tutors within certain areas of discipline, and provided the vision necessary to keep the Writing/Language Center running properly each semester.

Counselor/Tutor Advisor (Upward Bound Program) June 1999-August 2005

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided tutorial assistance to Upward Bound Bridge Program students enrolled in English 101/102 and other developmental English courses.

Facilitated one on one sessions and group meetings with students concerning academic progress and Upward Bound Program objectives.

Mediated potential problematic situations involving Upward Bound staff and students.

Collaborated with University of Cincinnati personnel to ensure all university policies were effectively communicated to Upward Bound students.

Provided academic, career, and personal counseling to high school students and Upward Bound Bridge Program students.

Implemented college workshops and career search activities for Upward Bound Bridge students.

Assessed and reviewed the content of each Upward Bound Bridge student’s academic schedule and resume to ensure that each student was progressing toward their educational goals.

Provided students with information regarding college applications, the admissions process, time management, and other issues related to the college experience.

Education

Master of Arts in English December 2005

Miami University of Ohio Oxford, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in English August 2001

Miami University of Ohio Oxford, Ohio

Awards and Volunteer Activities:

Appointed as a board member for the following in 2011:

(COPE) The Commission for Propriety Education.

Skills 2 Compete.

The SWIC Youth Council.

First Book of Indianapolis, Advisory Board Member. April 2011-Present

Indy Reads, Committee Member. December 2011-Present

IWU President’s Award for Meritorious Service. August 2008.

Cincinnati Teen Court, Youth Court Volunteer Program. August 2005-Present

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