Kay Walck
Online Education Expert with Extensive Leadership Experience
Employed
Available
I am a capable, creative and loyal employee. I believe that humankind can collaborate and build a community that supports everyone. It is important to me that others know me to be an honest and principled person for whom integrity and fairness are paramount.
I love helping others dream, create goals and develop the skills needed as they navigate the path to achieving success. A strength of mine is the ability to see the big picture and finding ways to solve problems. I am looking forward to working in a new environment and I am not limited to working in the United States.
I love helping others dream, create goals and develop the skills needed as they navigate the path to achieving success. A strength of mine is the ability to see the big picture and finding ways to solve problems. I am looking forward to working in a new environment and I am not limited to working in the United States.
Lead Counselor for Academic Training and School Support Department and Oklahoma Virtual High School Counselor
Pearson Online & Blended Learning
Since December 2017
- Create and Present Virtual Training to School Counselors throughout the U.S.
- Review and Update Counselor Virtual Library
- Compile and Distribute Counselor and Student Accessible Website Information
- Serve as the High School and Middle School Counselor for 250 Virtual School Students
Lead Counselor and Advisory Supervisor
Connections Education
August 2008
to December 2017
Full-time
- Supervisor of Advisory Teachers and Counselors, Student in Distress Program Oversight, School Counselor Working with Students and Parents
- Developed and Implemented a Comprehensive School Counseling Program for Virtual Schools in Three States
- Hire, Train, Provide Professional Development, and Supervise Employees
- Promote and Assist Employees in the Design of School Counseling Programs
- Insure Delivery of Program Services
- Systematic Evaluation of Program Effectiveness
- Assist Supervisor in Development of Departmental Budget
- Provide Timely System Support for Counseling Department Program Model
- Oversite of Retention Department and Student Achievement Coordinators
- Develop New Methods for Ensuring Student Retention and Persistence
Training Coordinator
Classroll.com
June 2004
to August 2008
Full-time
- Create, Produce, and Distribute Online Training Modules
- Face to Face Training of School District Employees Throughout U.S.
- Provide Online Training Sessions in Webinar Format
- Write and Publish an Online User's Guide
- Travel Nationwide for Training, Conferences and Conventions
Head Women's Basketball Coach
St. Gregory's University
June 1990
to May 2004
Full-time
- Recruit Players for Team
- Manage Budget & Raise Funds for Program
- Run Daily Practices for Team
- Coach Games in Sooner Athletic Conference
- Organize and Run Summer Camps
- Attend Departmental Meetings
- Speak Publicly for Team in Community and State-Wide
College Instructor
St. Gregory's University
June 1990
to May 2004
Full-time
- Taught College Freshmen Orientation Course
- Co-created and Administered Life Skills Development and Portfolio Project for all University Students
- Taught Upper Level Teacher Education Courses
- Served as Interim Education Department Chair
- Co-Administered the Teacher Education Program State Accreditation Efforts
- Served on University Administrative Council
- Supervised Teacher Education Candidates in Student Teaching
Social Studies Teacher
Tecumseh Public Schools
August 1982
to May 1987
Full-time
- Taught Middle School Government, Economics, and Current Events
- Assistant HS and Head 9th Grade Basketball Coach
- Taught Grade School Physical Education
- Certifications:
Secondary Counseling
American History, Ancient/Medieval History, Democracy, Oklahoma History, Sociology/Anthropology, U.S. Government
Middle Level English
Technology Engineering
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14 years experience in online learning including administration, training, admissions, registrar, counseling, and teaching.
Expert
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Accomplished in communicating in an online environment with the ability use clear and targeted communications and in finding alternative ways to disperse necessary information.
Expert
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Capacity to adapt to change quickly.
Expert
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Proficiency in collaborating with a team in a online environment.
Expert
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Expertise in balancing virtual and administrative tasks at the same time.
Advanced
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Able to use multiple applications together to complete daily tasks and projects.
Advanced
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Adept in learning new technologies quickly.
Good
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Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find solutions.
Advanced
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Accomplished in creating and leading teams and new departments.
Advanced
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Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Expert
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Skilled in goal setting and planning.
Good
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Emotional intelligence with the ability to gauge stressful situations and bring them to resolution.
Advanced
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Critical thinking with the ability to evaluate sources of information and come up with a solution.
Good
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Flexibility and able to adapt to fast changing situations.
Expert
