Kanisha Saunders, Ed.D., CSM
Student Service Analyst for Experiential Learning at Scottsdale Community College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Google Data Analytics Specialization
CourseraMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)
Scrum AllianceMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Scottsdale Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Service Analyst for Experiential Learning
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Maricopa Community Colleges
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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STEM Instructor
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Jul 2014 - May 2023
Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of STEM curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students. ● Mentored and coached 22 minority first-generation students to succeed in community college through development of workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, and building partnerships with community members. ● Achieved 100% acceptance rate amongst case-load in addition 85% of students receiving scholarships or grants ● Developed new student intervention program incorporating technology to identify and track high-risk students allowing for personalization of mediation reducing at-risk population failure rate by 75%. ● Created new guided pathway for high school students to complete nursing assistant program at Gateway Community College. ● Generated partnership incorporating new engineering curriculum with Arizona State University and Engineering For US All Program which is supported by the National Science Foundation. ● Facilitated weekend college preparation workshops for 30+ students enhancing educational opportunities. ● Partnered with Phoenix Military Entrance Placement Station ensuring students had access to military career options assisting 100+ students with additional educational opportunities. ● Created district-wide earth science curriculum including lessons, assessments and labs that aligned with standards. ● Utilized student-centered learning techniques, including demonstrations, molecular model building, discovery labs, and technology which increased the average test scores by 64 points. ● Identified school needs and created school wide solutions which improved the school reporting grade through increased student participation and increased on accountability indicator requirements by 3 points or 15%. Show less
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Phoenix Union High School District
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Science Instructional Leader
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Jul 2011 - May 2014
Collaborated with district and school leaders to facilitate and execute district’s strategic plan. Planned, implemented, and supported rigorous standards-based instruction for all students. Supported a multi-year plan for science and chemistrybased curriculum and instruction characterized by innovation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and alignment to standards.● Trained 16 staff science teachers on district assessments and new technologies.● Facilitated group discussions and conducted meetings with staff science teachers to address issues related to students, classroom instruction, parents, community members, and other personnel.● Performed evaluations and provided positive or negative feedback to staff science teachers.● Managed $10K budget allocation and performed evaluation on use of fiscal resources to meet program objectives.● Led department in setting departmental procedures and developing goals, objectives, and an action plan to increase student achievement beating district average. Show less
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Chemistry Teacher
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Aug 2009 - May 2014
Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of the chemistry curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students.
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Washington Elementary School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Jul 2008 - May 2009
Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of 7th and 8th grade science curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students. Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of 7th and 8th grade science curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students.
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Academy of Excellence Charter School
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Math and Science Teacher
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Jul 2007 - May 2008
Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of 4th - 8th math and science curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students. Planned, prepared, and delivered instruction to all assigned students. Supported development and implementation of 4th - 8th math and science curriculum, instruction and assessment. Taught according to educational needs, abilities and achievements of individual students and groups of students.
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University of Phoenix
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Counselor
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
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Ashland
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chemical Sales Representative
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May 2005 - Jan 2006
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Tucson Electric Power
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Engineering
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May 2002 - Jan 2005
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Education
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Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
University of Phoenix
Master's degree, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision -
University of Arizona
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering