Diane Means

Experience

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  Union College (KY), Associate Dean of Students for Program Advancement

  May 1993 - Jun 1998

  Served as the director of a 100 unit residence hall- •Selected, trained and guided a team of resident assistants•Helped design and implement programs for students based on the college student development model •Enforced School Policy •Reported building maintenance concerns and ensured timely completion of requests•Promoted a positive community environment conducive to study and personal growth •Served as a sponsor for the hall council Served as the primary advocate for commuter student needs and issues on student life and other college committees as well as planned and implemented social activities and informational functions for commuter students Initiated and oversaw the development of the Community Outreach Center-•Supervised Student Service Coordinators•Placed and supervised community service work-study students •Created and organized both one time and ongoing service opportunities for students•Developed relationships with community leaders in human service organizations•Developed and administered a budget•Designed and edited staff publications

  • Residence Hall Director

    May 1993 - Jun 1998

  • Commuter Student Advocate

    May 1993 - Jun 1998

  • Director of Community Outreach- Primary Role

    May 1993 - Jun 1998
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  TRIMBLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Aug 1998 - Jun 1999

  Teacher, 7th and 8th grade

  Served as a classroom teacher for 7th and 8th grade literature as well as serving as co-sponsor of the middle school's cheerleading team-•Planned, conducted and evaluated daily lessons for classes •Prepared students for end-of-grade tests•Assessed student performance •Communicated with parents about student progress and classroom activities •Maintained a positive learning environment conducive to student achievement •Participated in school wide committees

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  MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

  Teacher, 8th grade

  Served as a classroom teacher for 8th grade pre-algebra students as well as serving as the faculty sponsor for the middle school's student government association

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  Ada Jenkins Center

  Jul 2000 - now

  Coordinated all aspects of a nonprofit after school program aimed at promoting the academic and personal success of elementary and middle school students placed at-risk due to a variety of personal and family issues.Provided strategic leadership and support for planning work and establishing priorities for the program- •Developed, monitored and refined program outcomes, goals, policies and procedures•Maintained data and statistics procedure reports as needed•Planned and worked with a program advisory committee•Provided data collection/input including conducting semi-annual surveys with constituency groups•Utilized local, state and national data to assist with making program decisions Disseminated best practices and provided training to best implement organizational measures of success in a process to select, train, guide, recognize and evaluate 10 program staff members.Coordinated the provision of support services to avoid duplication and acted as an advocate for students and families-•Served as a principle contact to affiliated organizations, foundations, local elementary schools, churches and institutes of higher education•Established strong relationships with parents to provide them with opportunities to be involved with the program and make appropriate referral to additional services•Coordinated and implemented the enrollment and referral process with local schools•Identified and oversaw personal enrichment activities for students•Spoke at public engagement events on behalf of the center to promote mission and vision.Met financial objectives by providing for program budget development and oversight of expenditures Show less

  • Director of Impact and Engagement

    Jan 2017 - now

  • LEARN Works Program Director

    Jul 2000 - Dec 2016