Kelsey Medrano

Program Management Director, International & Academic Programs at UW Continuum College
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Seattle Area

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Credentials

  • 2021 Core App
    Smartsheet
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Programming Foundations: Databases
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Big Data in the Age of AI
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for the Real World
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Programming Foundations: Fundamentals
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Upskilling Imperative (Blinkist Summary)
    LinkedIn
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain Basics
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Management Director, International & Academic Programs
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      Manage a portfolio of high-quality, university-level, non-credit educational programs related to Project Management, including the largest non-credit certificate program at the University of Washington Design and guide the new development of a specialization in IoT Embedded System Design

    • Program Manager, International & Academic Programs
      • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      Managed, expanded, evaluated, and revised a portfolio of high-quality, university-level non-credit educational programs Portfolio included certificate programs in the following areas: Big Data Technologies, Business Intelligence and Database Development, Embedded and Real-Time Systems Programming, Software Development and Design Essentials, C# Programming Using .NET Core, and SQL Server Development Recruited and worked with advisory boards to ensure program curricula and format were closely aligned to market demand Hired, onboarded, supervised, and evaluated program instructional teams, to ensure programs met academic quality targets Collaborated with external subject matter experts and internal partners including instructional design, marketing, operations, HR, IT, and enrollment services to enhance program offerings Managed and oversaw full program budget and student enrollment with an emphasis on both high-quality educational experiences and fiscal sustainability Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Upper School Assistant Director
      • Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

      Provided strategic direction, leadership, and program management for the Upper School. Redesigned academic and co-curricular programming for remote, hybrid, and in person learning in response to health department guidelinesDeveloped, implemented, and supervised a new flagship program of three-week interdisciplinary immersive courses with a focus on successful faculty collaboration, quality curriculum development, and equity aligned course budgets Chaired the Course Retrospective Committee in the design and implementation of a course reflection tool to integrate student feedback into faculty professional practice Orchestrated professional development programming for a faculty and staff of 40, resulting in an increase of project-based learning and DEI initiatives across departments Directed the Upper School faculty evaluation system, including classroom observation, pre and post meetings, drafting of official evaluation document to HR, and the creation and monitoring of improvement plans as neededGuided faculty and staff recruitment and hiring in the Upper School. Responsible for onboarding of new faculty and staff across departments Revitalized the overall committee structure in the Upper School to maximize distributed leadership among faculty and create accountability for projects Formalized and oversaw the DEI and SEL curriculum for the advisory program Integrated the Global Online Academy into course offerings as the campus Site Director, increasing elective course offerings three-fold, while strengthening student skills in the areas of global collaboration and navigation of online learning platforms Managed a major construction project in the Upper School, as a member of the Educational Master Planning CommitteeLed the Deans’ Group through disciplinary reviews and recommendations for restorative justice Spearheaded, designed, and executed the first public facing Exhibition of Learning as a culminating display of student work yearlong Show less

    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 2011 - Jun 2019

      Taught Biology, Advanced Biology, Lab Design, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology, facilitated experiential education programs, and acted as an advisor

    • Science Department Chair
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

      Supported hiring, scheduling, and evaluation of faculty, managed the departmental budget, facilitated meetings, articulated K-12 curriculum, and mentored new teachers

    • Chilean Homestay Coordinator
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

      Fostered a robust set of contacts in Chile to facilitate student exchange between Chilean schools, families, and students and Bush students and families

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

      Headed the biology sub-department, taught AP Biology, Grade 9 Biology, and Medical Problem Solving at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in coordination with their medical school faculty Headed the biology sub-department, taught AP Biology, Grade 9 Biology, and Medical Problem Solving at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in coordination with their medical school faculty

    • Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

      Taught Grade 9 Biology (One year leave position from Punahou School) Taught Grade 9 Biology (One year leave position from Punahou School)

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 2004 - Jun 2007

      Taught AP Biology and Grade 9 Biology and mentored new teachers in the Mentoring at Punahou Program Taught AP Biology and Grade 9 Biology and mentored new teachers in the Mentoring at Punahou Program

    • Costa Rica
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Pre K-12 Science Coordinator and Science Department Chair
      • Jul 2003 - Jun 2004

      Provided oversight for the Pre-K-12 science curriculum, coordinated the yearly international supply order, and mentored new teachers

    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 2002 - Jun 2004

      Taught AP Biology, Grade 9 Biology, and facilitated outdoor education excursions

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Science Department Chair
      • Apr 2001 - Jun 2002

      Supported hiring, scheduling, and evaluation of faculty, facilitated meetings, and managed departmental budget with large donor base in the Silicon Valley

    • Science Faculty
      • Jul 1999 - Jun 2002

      Taught AP Biology, Grade 9 Biology, and Limited English Proficiency Biology and coauthored the AP Challenge Grant for the district

Education

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Master of Education - MEd, Private School Leadership
    2018 - 2019
  • Chapman University
    Secondary Education Credential, Life Sciences Clear Credential
    1999 - 2001
  • University of California, Davis
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental and Resource Sciences
    1994 - 1998

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