Kimberly Burdi, M.A.
Continuous Improvement & College Access Coach at New Tech Network- Claim this Profile
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Nicole Wright
Kimberly stands out from my time in graduate school with her. Her thoughtful questions, positive outlook, and thirst for knowledge is amazing. She was always looking to learn more both about the class topics and those around her. Balancing some of the more personal topics and beliefs with grace and dignity, she allowed those around her to voice their beliefs while sharing her views as well. We shared goals for the future, our stories, and learned about more than just the themes covered in classes. Kimberly showed her dedication and training in each and every class we shared. I always enjoyed having her in class, knowing that we would be able to dive deeper into topics. Kimberly is always there to uplift those around her and is driven to reach her personal goals as well. Certainly she is an asset to any team and company. I fully recommend her not only as a professional connection but also a personal connection.
Nicole Wright
Kimberly stands out from my time in graduate school with her. Her thoughtful questions, positive outlook, and thirst for knowledge is amazing. She was always looking to learn more both about the class topics and those around her. Balancing some of the more personal topics and beliefs with grace and dignity, she allowed those around her to voice their beliefs while sharing her views as well. We shared goals for the future, our stories, and learned about more than just the themes covered in classes. Kimberly showed her dedication and training in each and every class we shared. I always enjoyed having her in class, knowing that we would be able to dive deeper into topics. Kimberly is always there to uplift those around her and is driven to reach her personal goals as well. Certainly she is an asset to any team and company. I fully recommend her not only as a professional connection but also a personal connection.
Nicole Wright
Kimberly stands out from my time in graduate school with her. Her thoughtful questions, positive outlook, and thirst for knowledge is amazing. She was always looking to learn more both about the class topics and those around her. Balancing some of the more personal topics and beliefs with grace and dignity, she allowed those around her to voice their beliefs while sharing her views as well. We shared goals for the future, our stories, and learned about more than just the themes covered in classes. Kimberly showed her dedication and training in each and every class we shared. I always enjoyed having her in class, knowing that we would be able to dive deeper into topics. Kimberly is always there to uplift those around her and is driven to reach her personal goals as well. Certainly she is an asset to any team and company. I fully recommend her not only as a professional connection but also a personal connection.
Nicole Wright
Kimberly stands out from my time in graduate school with her. Her thoughtful questions, positive outlook, and thirst for knowledge is amazing. She was always looking to learn more both about the class topics and those around her. Balancing some of the more personal topics and beliefs with grace and dignity, she allowed those around her to voice their beliefs while sharing her views as well. We shared goals for the future, our stories, and learned about more than just the themes covered in classes. Kimberly showed her dedication and training in each and every class we shared. I always enjoyed having her in class, knowing that we would be able to dive deeper into topics. Kimberly is always there to uplift those around her and is driven to reach her personal goals as well. Certainly she is an asset to any team and company. I fully recommend her not only as a professional connection but also a personal connection.
Credentials
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Improvement Science Coaching Course
Improvement CollectiveJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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New Tech Network
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Continuous Improvement & College Access Coach
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Jul 2021 - Present
• Supports school leaders, college advisors, counselors, and other staff (virtually and in-person) to regularly engage in continuous improvement efforts around college access• Assists school teams in developing a collaborative professional environment that uses data-driven decision making protocols, reflective practices, and critical analysis of progress to ensure continued improvement• Designs and facilitates site visits, convenings, workshops, and other professional development (virtual and in-person) on college access and continuous improvement• Develops resources, reviews resources, and identifies and collects best practices from throughout the improvement community• Contributes to the creation and curation of content to support college access work in schools• Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of data on key college access measures across all participating schools
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College Advising Corps
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Specialist (West)
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
• Developed and disseminated knowledge, tools, and resources to 31 university programs • Provided monthly training to improve adviser effectiveness and increase support in college enrollment for underrepresented students across 17 states• Collaborated weekly with directors to meet short-term and long-term organizational priorities • Assisted in the management of partnerships with the College Board, Roadtrip Nation, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Workforce Commission
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Senior Project Associate, College Advising Plus (CAP)
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Oct 2018 - Jun 2020
• Managed a junior engagement initiative with College Board through monthly adviser training sessions and monitoring progress toward goals, increasing CAC college enrollment by 11%• Supported the delivery of college access resources for 25,000+ students across 5 states• Partnered with 20 school districts to build project awareness and scale engagement efforts
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Special Projects Assistant to the CEO
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
• Coordinated cross-departmental deliverables to support CEO and leadership team• Served as a liaison with internal and external CAC partners and prepared meeting materials• Researched prospective foundations to fund, partner, or champion the college access work
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Texas Christian University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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College Adviser
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
• Navigated first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented North Texas students throughout the college process, maintaining more than 750 student profiles per year• Scheduled one-on-one consultations to create a comprehensive timeline of attainable academic goals while assisting students in understanding admission requirements for colleges and universities • Provided progress reports and postsecondary plans to teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure students receive the support to meet academic benchmarks and personal aspirations• Cultivated a college-going culture by inviting higher education representatives, organizing application and financial aid workshops, and assisting students with standardized test preparation
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Herald Democrat
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Reporter
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
• Covered breaking news, education programs and local features under deadline pressure• Attended public meetings to gather and report information for school districts, government entities and other organizations throughout Grayson County • Transformed contacts into professional relationships to develop consistent coverage of the Texas-Oklahoma region• Shot photographs as needed; edited video footage for packages and web elements • Maintained a social media presence to source and promote content for the publication; identified and localized national headlines and trends for K-12 and higher education
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
• Edited local, state and national sports copy for grammatical, factual and style errors• Wrote headlines and captions to creatively describe the essence of stories and photos• Collaborated with designers to create attractive story presentations for print and online• Communicated with writers and senior editors on clarifications, suggestions, and revisions • Edited local, state and national sports copy for grammatical, factual and style errors• Wrote headlines and captions to creatively describe the essence of stories and photos• Collaborated with designers to create attractive story presentations for print and online• Communicated with writers and senior editors on clarifications, suggestions, and revisions
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News Editor/Reporter
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Jan 2010 - May 2014
• Managed a staff of 15-20 reporters covering athletics, breaking news, and campus events• Edited 25-30 stories per week for content, grammar, and AP style • Allocated space for print packages, headlined stories, and proofread pages• Covered breaking news, game stories, and features weekly on a deadline• Shot video; conducted interviews and performed stand-ups; edited video into news packages and additional web elements • Developed diverse relationships within the TCU and Fort Worth community
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Texas Christian University
Master of Liberal Arts -
2009 - 2014
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), News-Editorial Journalism
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