Khye Blue, MS

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Assistant, Adult, Graduate, and Off-Campus Student Services

  • Coordinated the 29th annual Housing Fair, which included managing a budget of $15,000, creating a campus-wide marketing strategy, and implementing a student assessment plan. The annual fair brings 50+ apartment complexes and community resources to campus for approximately 2,000 students to learn about off-campus living options.• Created, designed, and organized the Off Campus Survival Manual, a publication printed and distributed to approximately 7,500 students throughout the year.• Co-advised Off Campus Aggies, a sponsored student organization that serves as the official voice of approximately 38,000 off campus students.• Planned and executed a marketing campaign and assessment for Non-Traditional Student Appreciation Week, which reaches out to over 7,000 non-traditional students.• Served on Safe Spring Break committee in conjunction with Alcohol and Drug Education Programs, and Aggie Up committee in conjunction with Bryan and College Station Police Departments. Show less

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  Lincoln College - Normal

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  ACUHO-I Intern

  • Supervised a staff of three Resident Assistants, focusing on developing leadership and autonomy.• Served as emergency contact on duty, responding to psychological, medical, and maintenance situations or emergencies according to college protocol.• Served as the Lincoln College-Normal housing contact for the International Institute for Teaching and Learning, which brought approximately 25 Chinese professors to campus.• Assisted in revamping alcohol policies and Faculty Fellows programs by conducting benchmarking assessment of peer institutions.• Assisted in planning and implementing new student orientation programs, including both the Placement Registration Orientation Period (PROP) and Weeks of Welcome. Show less

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  Texas A&M University

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • Created and assessed the structure of College of Education and Human Development Living Learning Community, connecting students with faculty and staff members throughout the College.• Supervised undergraduate student worker who served as the Executive Director of Freshman Leaders in Education and Human Development• Advised Freshman Leaders in Education & Human Development during the process of applying for recognition as a student organization.• Selected and trained all upperclassmen student leaders on mentorship, risk management, and time management related skills.• Discussed the departments and programs within the College of Education to prospective students.• Conducted one on one academic coaching/provide referrals for College of Education and Human Development students on a variety of topics, including personal issues, academic challenges, and career development. Show less

  • Graduate Intern, GLBT Resource Center

    Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Graduate Assistant, Byrne Center for Student Success

    Aug 2013 - May 2014
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  Rice University

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Graduate Intern, First Year Programs

  • Conducted benchmarking regarding programming for first-generation college students at Rice’s peer institutions in the Consortium on Financing Higher Education.• Created and presented an action plan based on benchmarking and other assessment to assist in retention of first-generation students at Rice.• Developed familiarity within the functional area of Orientation/First Year Experience through a 150-hour experience.

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  Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Ally College Conference

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Volunteer Coordinator
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  Lincoln College - Normal

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Director of Residential and Student Life

  •Oversee the student activities department, which includes but is not limited to: planning, marketing, implementing, and assessing a variety of Student Life programs such as student leadership programs; Faculty Fellows; Family Day; and year-round programming.•Plan, execute, and assess orientation, transition, and retention programming such as New Student Orientation and Weeks of Welcome.•Oversee all student organizations and leadership college-wide.•Supervise two graduate assistants: the Coordinator of Student Life and the Coordinator of New Student Orientation.•Assist in interviewing and hiring all graduate assistants designated to work in Residential and Student Life.•Serve on campus-wide committees, such as the Orientation Committee, Commencement Committee, and the Matriculation Ceremony Committee.•Oversee the complete operations of the LCN Student Commons and the Student Involvement Center.•Serve as emergency contact on duty, responding to psychological, medical, and maintenance situations or emergencies according to college protocol. Show less

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  Emory University

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2018

  Coordinator for Student and Facility Operations

  • Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and schedule 15+ student managers, 15+ Information Desk Associates, and 5 Audio/Visual Technicians to ensure that a high quality of customer service is maintained.o Assess the effectiveness of student staff performance and training programs.o Review and revise the student operations manual and training checklists to ensure compliance with University Center expectations, community standards, and university policies.o Counsel student staff relative to job performance and the Emory Experience.o Facilitate bi-weekly staff meetings, student staff trainings, and one-on-ones.• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the union facilities, serving 20,000+ students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. o Serve as the primary administrative liaison with users of the facilities, including academic units, administrative departments, and student organizations.o Responsible for upholding and implementing facility community standards and for interpreting community standards for users of the facilities.o Manage and maintain the DUC Information Desk, including ticket and A/V inventory.o Coordinate the audio-visual equipment, set up, staff, and maintenance for all union facilities.o Monitor common areas, restrooms, and all egress points.• Serve as an integral part of the DUC team in providing support for large-scale programming such as DUC Day, DUCtoberfest, Weeks of Welcome, and Family Weekend. Show less

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  Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center

  Jul 2018 - now

  Founder, doula, childbirth educator

  Labor and delivery doula--educates families on rights, responsibilities, pain management techniques, and more and advocates for family during labor and delivery process.Postpartum doula--works with families to transition into life with a newborn.Certified childbirth educator through the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA).Develop custom childbirth education curriculum for private and small group childbirth education courses. Courses cover topics such as labor and delivery, the third trimester, postpartum life, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD), and breastfeeding/chestfeeding. Show less

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  The Little Middle School

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  English Language Arts Teacher

  Created, implemented, and assessed curriculum for middle schoolers in grades 6-8 that includes the foundations of grammar, the structure of the English language, reading and reading comprehension, and writing at a grade-appropriate level.Adapted to students’ needs throughout the school year by adjusting the curriculum based on gaps in learning.Responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Little Middle School, including planning and execution of elective classes. Examples of elective classes are book club, physical education, foreign languages, and yoga. Show less

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  Khye Blue Educational Services

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Founder

  My name is Khye, and I am an educator extraordinaire! I enjoy working with people of all ages, literally from birth to adulthood. I have 10+ years of experience working with non-profit organizations, educational entities, community organizations, grassroots organizations, and more. Some of my favorite topics to discuss with others are gender, consent, cultural norms and socialization, self-care, communication and conflict management, and healthy relationships. I provide classes, facilitation, consulting services, and tutoring for individuals, homeschooling families, educators, community organizations, and more.I create spaces in which people can learn and heal without shame, embarrassment, or fear. My praxis is not only trauma-informed, but also healing-centered. We are all recovering and healing from any combination of individual, familial, collective, cultural, and generational trauma, and we must be able to hold each other during the healing process. Show less