Karissa Bowen, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

- Develop comprehensive project plans based on specific project outputs and outcomes to ensure successful, on-time completion of project deliverables, including assigning relevant tasks to others.- Monitor, track and report progress and collect feedback on project benchmarks and goals to evaluate effectiveness, and recommend changes to scale what is working and iterate on areas that could be improved- Design and implement strategies for gaining and maintaining educator engagement in programs and driving ongoing interaction with resources.- Design and produce project deliverables and outputs, independently and collaboratively, including liaising with LED comms lead and DP comms team towards publications.- Design and facilitate professional learning and other programmatic experiences, independently and collaboratively, as projects demand.- Supports the management of project budget and tracks expenditures

Arlington, Va

- Managed, curated and delivered the yearly CIS Site Coordinator virtual webinar onboarding series to over 200+ new and seasoned site coordinators - Partnered with external youth-serving organizations to deliver Social Emotional Learning and trauma-informed care virtual webinars as a response to COVID-19 pandemic for over 130+ site coordinators seeking strategies to support their student and families - Develop content for live and virtual events such as the Virtual Institute, 40th Anniversary Leadership Town Hall, and Boot Camps and coach presenters on content delivery- Managed the design of new train-the-trainer manuals, revamping online learning modules, maintaining relevant CEU documentation and existing course materials in our learning management system

Arlington, Virginia

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Assist Clinical Team Lead (CTL) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) with accurately updating and maintaining clinical systems that track site compliance and performance within project timelines.-Assist the clinical team in the preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports according to the scope of work and standard operating procedures. -Assist with periodic review of study files for accuracy and completeness.-Assist CTLs with preparation, handling and distribution of Clinical Trial Supplies and maintenance of tracking information.-Assist with the tracking and management of Case Report Forms (CRFs), queries and clinical data flow.-Act as a central contact for the clinical team for designated project communications, correspondence and associated documentation.

-Planning, preparing and delivering a suitable program of imaginative and innovative activities suitable to the needs and interests of children age 6-8 yrs old -Planning and preparation of fun and nutritious snacks for children. -Purchasing toys and equipment as necessary within agreed budget and keeping appropriate financial records. -First point of contact for handling and resolving complaints from parents. -Ensuring the safe collection and transportation of children between the classes and the club.

Durham, Nc

-Provide guidance, support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to servant leader interns. -Maintain team spirit among site staff and conducts debrief sessions at the end of each day. During the debrief sessions; provide technical assistance and feedback to the servant leader interns on all aspects of their work. -Design and coordinate parent workshops and other parental involvement initiatives, or assist the parent coordinator or other designee. -Manage the day-to-day activities at site of fifty students to ensure servant leader interns have necessary materials and supplies for the classrooms so that interns can conduct the Integrated Reading Curriculum effectively.

Greenwood, Mississippi

-Resided at Delta State University and taught in Washington County school district. -Completed daily objective driven lesson plans for entering 1st grade students and taught summer school classes -Participated in national professional development activities, including: seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and individual and group reflections under the direct supervision of veteran teachers from those respective school and experienced Teach for America staff members.

Greenwood, Mississippi

-Taught 2nd grade students various lessons in English language arts, math, science and social studies using the Common Core State Standards of Mississippi-Created English Language Arts lesson plans and shared best practices with fellow on 2nd grade teaching team that promote cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, student centers and guided reading strategies using thematic units from the Journeys Reading Series for grade 2-Established and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment that exemplifies acceptable classroom behavior for students-Attended various professional development workshops to enhance my teaching skills in core subjects such as English language arts and mathematics.

Winston-Salem State University

The purpose of my internship is to gain an understanding of and be able to demonstrate competence in management of an early childhood program. During my internship, I have been introduced to the administration and management of early childhood education programs. As an intern, I perform in the following ways:-Developing program goals-Explain licensing standards-Determining budget needs for the child development program-Analyzing effective methods of personnel supervision.

Winston Salem State University

-Maintained efficient operations in an office environment such as answering telephone calls, taking messages, planning meetings, etc. -Operated office machines such as fax machines, computers, photocopiers, scanners,-Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, explain information, take orders and address complaints

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

-Delivered the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of ten or more students for 6-7 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children’s Defense Fund and the local program sponsor-Served as a leader of afternoon activities, special events and chaperoning field trips. -Collaborate with the program staff to establish and maintain a positive, supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.

Master Of Education - M.Ed., Training And Development

Bachelor'S Degree, Birth Through Kindergarten Education Major, Administration And Leadership Concentration