Resume 2020

Contact
708-717-7095 (Mobile)
kelseylevert@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-levert
(LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Teaching
Program Management
Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
Certifications
Certificate in Gifted and Talented
Education
ABA Paralegal Certificate
Honors-Awards
Kappa Delta Pi Inducted Member
Publications
Former Monthly Columnist
Kelsey LeVert, M.Ed.
Reading Interventionist Title 1 at Innovative Scholars
Greater Chicago Area
Summary
I am a top performing, student-focused Education professional with
solid professional experience supporting the academic needs of
students within both the non-profit and online education sectors. I
am highly adept at assessing student needs and goals, collaborating
with individuals on developing comprehensive academic trajectories
to effectively meet graduation and degree requirements. I pride
myself on my stellar interpersonal and communication skills, honed
by experience as a recruiter in higher education and as a teacher. I
am eager to employ my versatile skill set to aid institutions in need.
✔ Accomplished Education professional focused on providing
excellence in K-12 instruction, sales management, relationship
building and enrollment services.
✔ Proficient at developing strong client relationships and managing
complex processes across teams.
✔ Excellent reputation and builds lasting relationships through
credibility, integrity, and professionalism.
✔ Strong experience in academic advising, student affairs and
development and key account management.
✔ Adept at creating successful, workable solutions with sensitivity to
students’ personal goals, educational plans and financial need.
✔ Extensive experience in, and personal knowledge of, marketing
and public relations.
Accomplishments:
✔ Comprehensive experience in sales, marketing, public relations
and business development gained through 10 years’ business
experience.
✔ Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional
development to motivate high performance work teams and remain
best in class.
✔ Experience in remote, online distance-learning environment
✔ Experience working with graduate and undergraduate students in
an educational environment
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Experience
Innovative Scholars
Reading Interventionist Title 1
May 2020 - Present (3 months)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Works remotely with individual students or in small groups on strategies for
reading and fluency.
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts)
Graduate Student and Student Teacher
January 2020 - May 2020 (5 months)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Brookwood Junior High School
Student Teacher
August 2019 - December 2019 (5 months)
Glenwood, Illinois, United States
Student Teacher grades 7-8
Homewood School District 153
Secondary School Teacher
September 2016 - September 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Greater Chicago Area
Substitute teaching of grades 6-12, reinforced by 2 years of Art Volunteer in
the Classroom (AVIC), five years of drama coaching ages 5-17 and four years
of Chicago Public Schools Administrative experience.
6-12 Instruction (all subjects)
Ability to follow and create lesson plans
Student Records Management
Classroom management & discipline
Student engagement and technology Integration
Catalyst Maria
Lead Teacher
January 2017 - August 2017 (8 months)
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Greater Chicago Area
● Construct curriculum
● Differentiate lesson plans
● Co-planning with learning specialists to service students with IEP’s
● Create behavior management structures
Chicago Performing Arts
Talent Manager, Chicago
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Greater Chicago Area
Assisted company in building a portfolio of young talent; lead generation
Internet URL: https://chicagoperformingarts.com/
Pearson
Enrollment Advisor
February 2012 - March 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Elk Grove Village, IL
During my tenure with Pearson-Embanet, I professionally represented
Brandeis University’s Project Management Master’s program and The
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s undergraduate and graduate
Accounting programs.
I advised graduate students from an array of backgrounds in regards to their
goals and necessary programs to build their careers.
I planned and conducted webinars to update clients on student enrollment
statistics throughout recruiting cycle.
In addition, I designed, developed, and distributed marketing materials.
Increased student enrollment during first start as sole advisor for the program
to largest since its inception.
Internet URL: http://www.pearsoned.com/
LeVert Law Group
Paralegal
July 2010 - February 2012 (1 year 8 months)
Homewood, IL
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I supported the firm in case intake, obtaining signatures and payments, and
legal documentation preparation.
I also employed my stellar phone etiquette and communication skills in taking
incoming calls from prospective clients, rapidly building solid rapport and
facilitating new business.
Kaplan University
Team Leader / Sr. Admissions Advisor
May 2008 - June 2010 (2 years 2 months)
Chicago, IL
During my relatively brief, but undeniable impactful time with Kaplan, I
developed, led, and managed teams of top-performing and dedicated
Admissions Advisors.
I consistently ranked as Top Advisor company-wide.
I increased enrollment by 39% in just the first year.
I enrolled 60+ students weekly.
I tutored and advised 50+ students, including high risk or SAP students.
I trained and guided students in the use of online enrollment services
functions.
I also managed, maintained, and created content for both Twitter and
Facebook accounts to personally recruit leads.
Internet URL: http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/
Education
USC Rossier School of Education
Master’s Degree, Education/Gifted and Talented · (2017 - 2020)
Abilene Christian University
Master’s Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education
Administration · (2012 - 2015)
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Trinity Christian College
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration and Management,
General · (2010 - 2012)
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