Kimberly Grunder Email & Phone Number

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Developed the company’s first leadership development program- Planned and executed monthly professional development seminars for 40 leaders- Designed training and professional development program from initial onboarding of front line staff through the ongoing development of company leaders, all of whom work in a virtual setting - Created and launched the company’s first professional development Needs Assessment for managers through senior leaders; defined opportunities, established action plans, and executed solution development - Built, curated, and facilitated professional development using ADDIE practices for senior leaders - Developed a train-the-trainer model for front line employee professional development focused on superior customer service - Upgraded the company's performance management practices, including annual performance reviews, 360 reviews for senior leaders, quarterly qualitative reviews, standard one-on-one templates, checklists, quality assurance forms- Trained and coached 25 front-line managers in behavioral interviewing

- Monitored and analyzed client outcomes and provided differentiated support - Through a consultative approach, advocated for improved customer support- Conducted strategic business reviews to build and continually improve client strategic plans and company outcomes - Designed and managed a research-informed support program for students attending an online high school to increase student retention, graduation rates, socio-emotional outcomes - Managed Student Success Coaches to increase effective planning, relationship and rapport building, and student engagement and outcomes - Liaised with Marketing, Operations, and Academics Departments to develop best-in-class resources to support enrollment, engagement, and culture

Aurora, Co

- Trained educators to use LMS to provide student-centered learning experiences - Led weekly data-driven collaboration conversations between online educators and on-site facilitators- Developed school-wide literacy practices through research-informed professional development and individual teacher coaching- Analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work- Provided clear and direct feedback to teachers based on classroom observations

- Developed ambitious yet attainable goals, strategic plans, and monitoring systems for school leaders to implement - Remotely coached assistant principal to support leadership development and student learning outcomes

• Set vision and direction for PUC Excel Charter Academy’s instructional program, including establishing rigorous student achievement and instructional goals aligned to California Common Core State Standards • Recruit, hire, and train instructional and operational teams to support the school’s academic and cultural goals • Design and deliver professional development aligned to the school’s academic and cultural goals • Co-create vision, rituals, and routines for non-cognitive curriculum to support student success with parents, families, teachers, and students

Los Angeles, Ca

• Craft structure and manage implementation of an integrated literacy approach to improve student reading growth by two years • Observe teacher instruction and provide feedback and coaching support to increase student achievement and teacher retention • Monitor and evaluate student intervention programs and plans; support teachers and staff in adjusting course as necessary

Los Angeles, Ca

As Director of Teaching and learning, I create the vision and scope & sequence for teacher learning and development. I partner with teacher managers and manage a team of instructional experts in order to realize this vision and determine real-time teacher gaps and appropriate solutions. I manage year-long trainings around instructional, leadership, and diversity outcomes.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As a Teach For America Program Director for secondary literacy, I managed and developed first and second year to achieve academic results with their students and inspire corps members to become lifelong advocates for educational equity. I managed a cohort of approximately 35 teachers who established ambitious visions and goals, planned purposefully, and engaged in data-based problem solving to increase student achievement in their classrooms.

Houston, Texas Area

I led 83% of my English Language Learner (ELL) students to gain at least two years of reading growth and served on my Small Learning Community's Instructional Committee.

Master'S Degree, Educational Studies

Secondary English And English As A Second Language Teaching Credentials, Education

Ba, English, Communicative Disorders