Kelly Riffer
School Partnerships Manager at School's Out Washington- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Residency Administrator Certificate: Principal
State of WashingtonApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
School Administrator Certificate
Michigan Department of EducationJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Provisional Teaching Certificate - Secondary Biology (DA)
Michigan Department of EducationMay, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Certificate - Secondary Science Biology
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingMay, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossApr, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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School's Out Washington
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Partnerships Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
The School Community Partnerships Manager leads School’s Out Washington’s work to strengthen school-community partnerships as a key strategy to increase access to expanded learning and strengthen equitable outcomes for youth across our state. This position provides project management for two key statewide organizational partnerships supporting impactful school-community partnerships through the Mastery Based Learning Collaborative and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, in partnership with OSPI and the State Board of Education (SBE).
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Statewide Professional Learning Manager
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Sep 2021 - Nov 2022
Provides project management oversight to key organizational contracts, working to strengthen youth development and expanded learning opportunities for licensed School Age and 21st Century Community Learning Center programs by engaging them in School’s Out Washington’s professional learning and program quality intervention services.
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Coaching Services Manager
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2021
• Provide consistent professional development training and services to organizations and youth development providers in topics related to social emotional learning, planning with data, managing teams, structural racism & cultural responsiveness, and youth development skills.• Manage and oversee on-site coaching services across all funded initiatives, development and implementation including day to day project needs, recruiting new coaches, assigning coaches to sites, addressing site and coach specific issues, and working with network lead agencies.• Guide coaches and youth development program staff through continuous program improvement cycle, as measured by participation in the PQA process and using data collection to improve staff practice and youth outcomes• Oversee the implementation of statewide coaching budgets to meet contract mandates, budget goals, and revenue targets including monthly review and adjustments as needed.• Provide direct supervision and support to the full-time and on-call coaches in the coaching cadre, across the state.• Recruit, hire, and perform on-going staffing duties necessary to maintain optimum capacity.• Coach and mentor direct reports to provide culturally relevant conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies.• Manage the City of Seattle, DEEL learning cohort, which provides professional development and continuous improvement quality supports for Licensed CCAP programs within Seattle
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Eastern Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Site Coordinator, Bright Futures 21st CCLC
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
• Plan and provide three-hours of programming of enrichment clubs and activities for underserved youth grades 2-5 in an after-school setting Monday - Thursday throughout the school year, including a six-week summer program • Provide extracurricular clubs where students explore new interests, develop leadership skills, and receive academic support where needed • Examples of such clubs include, but are not limited to: Mad Science, Music Making, Cultural Art, Basketball, GameStart (coding), Cooking, Fashion, Photography, Digital Arts, & Math Mania • Hire, manage, and train a staff of instructors who help to facilitate clubs, academic help, and physical fitness activities • Involve and engage families by providing family programming and/or field trips monthly. Examples include trips to the Detroit Science Center, Ypsilanti Community Middle School, University of Michigan, and the Detroit Zoo. Family Nights have included: EMU Family Writing Night, Mid-Winter Family Fun Night (77 in attendance), and Title I Science Night (106 in attendance). • Communicate and Coordinate with school day teachers for success of students; twice planned Title I Science Night with teachers for Holmes Elementary (100+ in attendance) and have co-planned 7 balanced calendar intersession weeks with Lead Teacher to create a schedule that included enrichment for 100+ students. • Weikart Center for Youth Development certified Trainer of Trainers: Youth Works Methods & Management • Major goals of our program include: -Increase student academic achievement & learning in non-academic areas -Increase student knowledge of career options and pathways -Increase the literacy of parents in the skills that will help their children in ELA and math -Increase student self-efficacy through leadership experiences and service learning -Develop grit and a growth mindset through trying new things, perseverance, failing forward and the belief that ability and skill are developed through dedication to hard work.
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Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
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Ann Arbor, MI
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ScienceWorks Instructor, Public Programs Presenter, Outreach Teacher, and Series Lead Teacher
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Lead groups of students through relevant grade-level science content and methods of science inquiry by engaging them in an active process of observation and hands-on experimentation both at the museum and as part of the outreach team. Lead groups of students through relevant grade-level science content and methods of science inquiry by engaging them in an active process of observation and hands-on experimentation both at the museum and as part of the outreach team.
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21st CCLC Bright Futures at Eastern Michigan University
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Wayne Memorial High School, Wayne, MI
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Assistant Site Coordinator
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
• Assistant to the after school site coordinator at Wayne Memorial campus, we plan activities for approximately 40 students after the school day Monday through Thursday each week. • Organize and run clubs (PhotoArt, Nutrition, Cooking, Coding and Video Games, Fitness, etc), build community, and provide academic support where needed. • Assistant to the after school site coordinator at Wayne Memorial campus, we plan activities for approximately 40 students after the school day Monday through Thursday each week. • Organize and run clubs (PhotoArt, Nutrition, Cooking, Coding and Video Games, Fitness, etc), build community, and provide academic support where needed.
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Oakland Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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7th Grade Science Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
• Provide engaging, relevant, and standards-based Science instruction to students with diverse ability levels and backgrounds • Create and manage a positive classroom environment that reflects student learning and ownership of content knowledge • Use student IEP and 504 plans to provide accommodations and modifications to best promote student learning and success • Collaborate with house teachers on student academic progress and behavior issues • Designed and implemented after school homework help club for struggling students with fellow house teachers • Coordinated and led outdoor education trips for 7th grade class • Assistant coach biweekly with the after-school running club
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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2011 Corps Member
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
• Selected from more than 47,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. • Participate in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. • Teach in a summer school program for students in Los Angeles area public schools, under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. • Engage in a full schedule of professional development, including: seminars, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to teaching license area.
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NOAA
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Seattle, WA
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Science Camp Educator
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• Led groups of middle school campers through the scientific inquiry process where they were given a scenario and had to arrive at a conclusion with adequate data collection and evidence • Was trained in wilderness first aid as well as in group dynamics and CPR • Worked with scientists and staff at NOAA • Led groups of middle school campers through the scientific inquiry process where they were given a scenario and had to arrive at a conclusion with adequate data collection and evidence • Was trained in wilderness first aid as well as in group dynamics and CPR • Worked with scientists and staff at NOAA
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership: K12 Administration -
2011 - 2012
Loyola Marymount University
Early Completion Teaching Certificate, Urban Education: Secondary Science Biology (Grades 6-12) -
2007 - 2011
Colby College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
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