Experience

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  David Monson/ Late Susan Butcher Trail Breaker Kennels

  • Fairbanks, Alaska

  • Education & Business Expansion Manager

    • 2013 - Present
    • Fairbanks, Alaska

    Developed project plan for business expansion and implementation of new business opportunitiesCreated additional educational content for the sled dog racing education programs Managed the educational program of upward to 1400 – 2100 tourists dailyProduced and implemented policy and procedure manualsGrant Writing for the late Susan Butcher educational expansion

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  American Reading Consultant (ARC)

  • King of Prussia, PA

  • Executive Coach

    • 2012 - Present
    • King of Prussia, PA

    To strengthen the teaching profession, conduct workshops, demonstration lessons, and external teacher-facing settings to support schools’ implementation of American Reading Company (ARC) ProgramsCollaborate with other ARC Coaches and Program team to ensure that materials, methods, and the program are the best they can beTrain the K-12 staff to prepare students to be college and career ready. Train the trainer approach - Teach the best practices using the fish bowl modeling techniqueInternal and external communicationCreate a focus mission to improve student achievementSetting framework for the school stakeholders, staff, students, & parents

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  Get Out of the Nest, LLC

  • Rochester/Minneapolis area

  • Author and Motivational Speaker

    • 2010 - Present
    • Rochester/Minneapolis area

    Authored & published a children’s book: “Get Out of the Nest, Nelly!” Motivational speaker for over 2000 students in various grade levels and schools Promoted & sold books to schools, retail stores, book groups, & professional educators

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  Rochester Public Schools

  • Rochester, Minnesota Area

  • Staff Development, Classroom Teacher, District Curriculum Ambassador, Reading Specialist,

    • 1992 - 2010
    • Rochester, Minnesota Area

    Designed course curriculum, created project plan and implemented Professional Growth Academy ClassesEngaged the district stakeholders. Facilitated monthly study focus groups. Wrote & received a Grant for development of educational program in technology Formed student/teacher relationships – Providing a learner-centered classroomEffectively communicated information and ideas with staff, students and parentsCreated enrichments and provided resources to enhance learning Key Accomplishments listed in section above: District Curriculum Ambassador, Transformational Task Force, Foundation of Effective Teaching, Achievement Award Celebration for At-Risk Students, Education Reform, Grant Writer for New Reading Program, Marathon Reading Program District Wide - Iditarod Dogsled Event, International Readers Association Conference, District Wide At-Risk Reading Mentor Program & “Get Hooked on Reading” EventChemical Health Specialist (At High Risk Schools)Received buy-in from the engagement stakeholder for the Chemical Awareness ProjectResearched, wrote & received a Grant for Chemical Awareness At-Risk programDeveloped the project plan, led team for development of the educational content and successfully implemented Chemical Awareness programCreated the Districts Chemical Awareness drug and alcohol programEstablished the districts advisory groupDirected and facilitated the Chemical Awareness Teams advisory groupLed high quality interaction with clear and consistent communication with at- risk schools