Traci Kogan Email & Phone Number

Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning• Remarkable ability to see the inherent worth and dignity of every child• Thorough knowledge of the content and curriculum for Sunday classes• Exceptional knowledge of children’s spiritual growth• Design and carry out lessons in accordance with approved religious curriculum• Enhance children’s knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, Bible stories and an awareness of G-d • Provide opportunities to gain experience about charitable organizations and the mitzvah (good deed) of giving tzedakah (giving to charity) • Converse with parents on an as needed basis regarding their children’s education

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the success of the Adult programs ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. Supervising a team of managers, coordinators, leads, vocation coordinator, and DSPs. Key external face for program in the community as well as creating a partnership of inclusivity for families within the program.Accomplishments:• Created a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas of improvement• Maintain a working environment rooted in open communication between the staff within the various departments of Keshet that focuses on top notch customer service and focusing on the clients' and staffs' needs• Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards• Manage highly-detailed schedule to ensure all client programming needs exceed expectations and are paired with the optimal staff to achieve daily goals• Monitor and implement annual budget and operating plan to support the program• Organize and create meaningful programming and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of Keshet

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Manage all aspects of a community employment program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Supervise a team of staff including supervisors, job coaches, and part-time administrative personnel• Manage day-to-day operations for a complex network with multiple regulatory and administrative procedures and requirements, including client caseloads facilitating and attending ISP’s (Individual Service Plans)• Ensures all client records are kept up to date and in compliance through a quarterly review process• Deliver job coaching services, so that clients can keep employment opportunities• Work with employers to increase client independence at work and reach their maximum potential using natural supports• Oversee government employment contracts and grants• Maintain agency relationship with DRS to ensure clients’ satisfaction of services• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to supply a seamless transition to employment for the clients• Support and oversee the relationship with the employers and make sure they’re satisfied with the delivery of services that the clients are providing• Participate in the analysis and completion of the quarterly Outcome Measures Report• Assure that programming for the clients is consistent with ISP’s as well as regulations of DHS, DRS, Source America, CARF, and Department of Labor• Complete and manage budget including monthly review updates • Effectively communicate organizational strategic priorities and performance requirements to employees; develop plans for new programs and/or program improvements, identifying processes and completing monthly goals• Yearly supply a comprehensive forecast of CES’s financial analysis • Make administrative decisions to supply quality services to clients and employers• Create an office environment that inspires and motivates the team to achieve individual, departmental, and organizational goals.

Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Organized and implemented all aspects of a community-based program for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Supported these individuals to maximize their independence and self–determination through facilitated community integration. Converted program from a solely grant-funded program to a fee-for-service program, expanding to supply more opportunities and services to those in need.• Maintained participant quotas to ensure viability of program • Created and kept budget and control expenditures• Formulated a strategic plan, set goals for program and staff, and report on yearly growth initiatives • Recruited, managed, trained and supervised growing staff of 10 (full-time, part-time and job coaches) to ensure the facilitated community integration of the participants • Managed intake and referrals from area schools and other local organizations • Built community partnerships to create awareness of persons with intellectual disabilities and their abilities to live, work, and play in the community • Worked with city and state political representatives to further their awareness so they can advocate for people with disabilities within their own communities • Procured paid and volunteer opportunities for participants to increase their life skills • Collaborated with parents and guardians to create individualized plans, goals, expectations and happiness within the program for each participant • Networked and partnered with NSSED, local schools and school transition programs to create a "next step" for incoming participants • Applied for all available grants (state, federal, corporate and community foundations) to help defer the cost to parents and guardians for extracurricular therapies and activities approximately $90-$100k each year• Solicited local businesses for donations to aid with program needs • Collaborated with parent board and advisory group to communicate program needs, goals and objectives

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Created a warm and inviting classroom experience to first grade children. • Supplied an interactive learning experience • Ensured that all children understand Jewish holidays, customs, Bible stories and an awareness of G-d • Taught students the importance of giving tzedakah (giving to charity) and providing them with opportunities to gain experience about charitable organizations • Communicated with parents on a weekly basis to keep them abreast of the classroom's activities • Developed lesson plans

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Developed the values and lessons that will aid the students on their journey towards confirmation. • Developed direct lesson plans for learning in a "fun" environment for kindergarten-aged children • Knowledge of classroom management

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Developed programs and activities for youth program. • Implemented junior high school youth activity program • Facilitated, planned and supervised youth groups for teens aged 15 - 18

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed all functions of adult and family literacy programs, wrote grants and developed curriculums. Performed event management, coordination of all volunteers and students, and development of specialized programs for literacy department. • Developed curriculum for adult literacy programs • Created and supported student and volunteer databases • Wrote grants for literacy programs obtaining approximately $300k • Created and managed budget • Organized and implemented recognition events including Family Reading Night, GED Debate and other student/family literacy programs • Developed newsletters to keep staff, students, teachers and volunteers abreast of all news related to the literacy program • Oversaw grade level evaluation, placement, and assessed the needs of students while coordinated student-tutor matches • Recruited, trained, supervised, and supplied support to over 50 volunteer tutors • Aided in development of programs and activities such as Fall Fest and the 40 Developmental Assets Committee • Networked and coordinated volunteer and student referrals with the Chicago Public Library, volunteer agencies, and other literacy programs • Coordinated childcare services for parents in adult ESL programs at two satellite sites and the central office

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed all functions of the literacy department including the writing of grants, took part in organization's committees for increased productivity, and developed better programming to aid all clients in everyday society. • Developed curriculums and kept student databases • Instructed individualized classes for various ability levels including GED classes for at-risk youth • Created Anixter Center's first computer literacy program with custom computer equipment for those with specialized needs • Wrote grants to foundations that yielded computer equipment for Anixter Center's own computer lab and provided 3 people with disabilities specialized home computer equipment including: o custom keyboards with larger keys, and o voice recognition programs • Functioned as liaison for department as part of the Total Quality Management (TQM) Committee for increased productivity • Coordinator of Special Events for Anixter Center relating to the "One Book, One Chicago" reading program

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted clients through gathering information about his/her needs while preparing and keeping monthly progress reports. • Maintained caseload and supplied crisis intervention • Aided with intake process and supplied referrals and linkage for clients• Implemented Individual Service Plans and documented monthly progress

Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

Managed a portfolio of 20-25 clients with CMI (Chronic Mental Illness) and supplied management services to caseload; and restructured food pantry operations through community awareness and solicitation. • Aided with daily living skills (e.g., shopping, medical treatments, medication management, et al) • Wrote Individual Service Plans (ISP) for all clients after conducting psychological assessments • Supplied group therapy, family and crisis counseling • Developed relationship with Reed Mental Health Center to supply reciprocal support to clients • Secured food and donations to support pantry's daily operation • Delivered food baskets and gifts to families in need during the holiday season • Collaborated with community organizations to supply resources for agency's food pantry