K King Resume

KEENAN KING
1305 California APT D305

Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(313) 244-8937
keenan.a.king@wmich.edu
OBJECTIVE
Persistent young professional with over six year of experience working with at-risk youth, underrepresented
populations, and other pre-college students. Seeking a positon with the ability to help youth determine college success
choices, proven leadership abilities, communication skills, and commitment to ensuring more students recognize they
can achieve college success
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts, School of Education, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Spr 2015
Educational Leadership - Higher Education and Student Affairs
300 Hour Field Experience- Conference Planning (Michigan Youth Precollege Outreach Conference & MCPA)
100 Hour Capstone- Research Alterative Funding for Youth Educational/Mentoring Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Haworth College of Business
Deans List
Major: Marketing
Minor: General Business
Apr 2012
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director, Upward Bound, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Initiatives
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Jun 2013-Present
Co-led 60-member Upward Bound youth development program focused on helping first-generation,
low-income high school students learn to choose college path and successfully gain college education
Planned and implemented all program activities; collaborated with Upward Bound director to ensure
activities were effective, economically feasible, and adhered to grant regulations
Coordinated and programed six-week summer component for 40 Upward Bound students, helping to
interview, hire, supervise, and support professional and student staff (5 group leaders and 5 teachers)
Analyzed and optimized program budget, delivering staffing decisions and activity planning accordingly
Adhered to Western Michigan University and to Department of Education grant regulations and policy at all
times, determining program decisions and expenditures based on established policy and ethical judgments
Planned cultural enrichment and college visitations for Upward Bound Students
Teamed with Grand Rapids Community College Upward Bound program to stimulate students social
engagement, to encourage conversations with other peers, and to help students reflect on their opportunities
Partnered with numerous Western Michigan University units (Admissions, Career and Student Employment,
Financial Aid, Center for Academic Success, Study Abroad, Student Activities and Leadership, Lee Honors
College, Counseling Services, Sustainability, Division of Multi-Cultural Affairs, etc.) to provide students with
informational workshops about college and to engage students with community service opportunities
Planned and facilitated 3-day, end-of-year trip to Chicago, visiting University of Chicago, Loyola, and DePaul
to help students recognize wide variety of higher education institutions; trip also included cultural activities
(Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, etc.) and positive social activities (Navy Pier, overnight hotel stays, etc.)
Shared responsibilities with director for program safety needs (night security, contact information, medical
releases, etc.) and program financial obligations (paid bills, issued stipends, collected receipts, justified costs)
Graduate Assistant, Michigan Campus Compact, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Programs
Jan 2013-May 2013
Selected for competitive graduate assistantship to work 20 hours weekly managing Michigan Campus
Compact grant; duties included directly supervising 12 student employees (2 Team Leaders and 10 College
Positive Volunteers) and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records of services provided (tutoring), services
recipients (K-12 students ), and service providers (90 Service Learners and 10 College Positive Volunteers)
Recruited numerous Service Learners through presentations in Universitys College of Education classes and
recruited and hired College Positive Volunteers via electronic job postings and intensive interview
Trained all tutors to interact with the youth in effective, relevant, and positive manner
Assisted with grant writing and development of quarterly reports; adhered to grant and University regulations
Tutor Coordinator, Upward Bound, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Initiatives

Jan 2013-May 2013
Selected to work 10 hours weekly as supervisor for programs after-school tutoring at two sites
Mentored students by asking about, recognizing, and responding to their individual social, academic, and
personal needs; engaged students in conversation about college culture and success strategies and provided, as
feasible and needed, academic assistance, ACT and college admissions waivers, and school supplies
Managed bus tokens for Upward Bound participants, keeping detailed, accurate, and up-to-date record
Planned, coordinated, and co-facilitated wide range of monthly Saturday Academies, contacting invited
presenters and following through with planning to ensure programming success
AmeriCorps Vista, MI GEAR UP, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Programs
Nov 2011-Dec 2012
Selected for federally funded position to work 1700 hours per year, living at financial level of population
served to develop cultural competence and sensitivity; focused on increasing program visibility through
networking and outreach; attended PTA and PTO meetings, parent-teacher conferences, University sponsored
community events, College Nights, etc. and communicated with school contacts (principals, counselors, etc.)
Collaborated with Hillside Middle School staff to develop Real Men Read and Real Women Lead programs
that originally served GEAR UP cohorts and was expanded, at no cost to our grant, to other students
Served as site supervisor for tutoring program at target school, ensuring students participated in positive and
effective ways; communicated often with school staff regarding academic, equipment, and discipline needs
Trained all tutors to recognize needs of students and to work successfully with them in groups and one-to-one
Assisted on grant writing (proofreading and copyediting); ensured adherence to grant and university regulations
Group Leader, Upward Bound Program, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Programs
Jun 2009-Nov 2011
Worked 40 hours weekly in summers as mentor for 40-50 program participants and 10 hours weekly in school
year as office support staff, handling confidential files, inputting data, and answering/referring questions
Supervised 10-12 participants, overseeing their academic success by checking and responding to individual
needs, monitoring class behavior and participation, and ensuring their ownership of their own success
Addressed disciplinary concerns in proactive and positive manner, making referrals as needed
Group Leader, Gear Up/College Day (now MI GEAR UP), Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Programs
Sept 2008-Nov2011
Provided underrepresented high school students opportunities to experience college life as way to encourage
them to attend college and make appropriate academic and social life choices related to that goal (15 hrs. weekly)
Planned, updated, and facilitated college tours for 1000+ potential students who visited campuses in groups of
100-150; experience informed students about financial aid, scholarships, and wide range of college resources
Coordinated tutoring services and programming for students throughout Southwest Michigan public schools
Assisted in processing data received from Southwest Michigan targeted schools for annual report
Served as liaison between Gear Up/College Day staff and parents/guardian of high school student participants
CONFERENCE PLANNING EXPERIENCE
2014 Michigan College Professionals Association (MCPA) Conference
October 26-27, 2014
Served as the social events chair for the conference, worked with other professionals in the area
2014 Michigan Pre-college and Youth Outreach Conference
November 16-17, 2014
Served on conference leadership team and was the head logistics coordinator for the conference.
Maintained a conference budget and handled business operations in regards to attendees and presenters

K King Resume

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

K King Resume

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

K King Resume

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

KEENAN KING

1305 California APT D305

Tutor Coordinator, Upward Bound, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Pre-College Initiatives

You might also like