email: mary.kitchen.neal@gmail.com • Degree Portfolio: http://marykitchen-neal.blogspot.com/
OBJECTIVE: A skilled values-driven leader with the diverse experience, education, training and ability to balance the needs of the staff, students and the organization while building collaborative relationships that further the organization’s mission. Experienced coordination and development of academic and counseling programming for not-for-profit college access and readiness programs. Effective facilitation of change with a strong ability to reconcile conflicting values, foster trust & cooperation which is contributed to effective written and verbal communication skills, resourceful problem-solving, and a “strength-based” mindset.
EDUCATION: FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, August 2010
YALE UNIVERSITY, Contemporary Writing Techniques, August 1997
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature, December 1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR:SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR III 06/2013-Present
The University of Texas at Arlington TRIO Pre-College Programs 06/2013-Present
Devises and implements departmental programs and projects, Provides direction and recommends improvements to program processes. Supervises and coordinates the activities and personnel involved in assigned programs and projects. Ensures attainment of program objectives. Informs and consults with appropriate administrative and supervising personnel regarding program operations, Interacts with university departments, special groups and external agencies in administering programs.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 11/2005-06/2013
The University of Texas at Arlington TRiO Pre-College Programs 10/2010-Present
Faculty/Research Associate appointment for the purpose of Data Collection, Research & Reporting Federal Grant Writing & Reporting, Curriculum Design, Class Instruction, Program Development & Supervision, Staff Training & Supervision & Student Retention Strategies. Designated Program Development Chair for the purpose of increasing program visibility.
Kauffman Scholars Incorporated SCHOOL COORDINATOR . LIFE COACH STAFF 08/2004-10/2010 Tarrant County Community College Upward Bound Program 10/2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS 08/2011-05/2012
TRANSITIONS: High School Bridge Program
JumpStart: College Awareness Program 5th-6th grade
Fort Worth Independent School District Handley Middle School 08/2011
The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Summer Program 07/2008
Experience in the College Access & Readiness field with multiple responsibilities to include Data Collection, Research & Reporting for the purpose of Federal Grant Writing & Reporting, Curriculum Development & Design, Event Planning, Class Instruction, Program Development & Management, Staff Training & Supervision, and Student Retention Strategies.
GRADUATE INTERN
Center on Family Living 04/2009-08/2010
Child Abuse & Prevention Association
Salvation Army Harbor Light Village
Degreed experience and training in Family Therapy Theory assessing, developing, implementing and documenting mental health treatment plans and providing supervised therapy for a diverse population of individuals, couples and families. 500+ direct client hours.
SCHOOL DISTRICT EXPERIENCE
Shawnee Mission Independent School District Shawnee Mission West High School 11/2008-05/2010
Arlington Independent School District AISD Substitute Teacher 08/2007-06/2008
Supported Classroom instruction with educational and non-educational activities for High School students with physical and mental disabilities. Directed small group, teacher-planned instructional activities. Assisted in maintaining the classroom management program and handle routine discipline. Multi-Level, Diverse Teaching assignments K-12 based on District Needs.
ACADEMIC & COUNSELING COORDINATOR 11/2004-03/2005
The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Program 01/1998-08/2004
Experience in the College Access & Readiness field with progressive responsibilities to include Data Collection, Research & Reporting for the purpose of Federal Grant Writing & Reporting, Curriculum Design, Class Instruction, Program Development & Supervision, Staff Training & Supervision, Academic & Career Counseling , Student Recruitment & Retention which merged multiple administrative duties & appointments from 01/98-08/04 under the in-house program title of Academic & Counseling Coordinator and as: Faculty/Research • Counseling Specialist I & II- from 11/04-03/05, appointed responsibilities and duties as Learning Specialist and Faculty/Research Associate.
