Kimberly Klein, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Chrysalis

  Jan 2006 - May 2006

  Counseling Intern

  • Assisted children of divorce through Sandcastles program• Supported Chrysalis Childcare center in organizing activities and interacting with children• Collaborated with volunteer lawyers, worked in tax clinic, assisted with divorce information workshop through LAW program• Served as resource counselor working one-on-one, and answering calls from women • Developed new resource manual for resource counselors

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  Minnesota Literacy Council

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Summer Reads VISTA

  • Worked one on one and in small groups of children, focusing on reading and math skills• Worked with ELL students of all ages to improve English skills• Attended multiple training sessions focusing on culture and teaching skills/methods• Organized the 10th Annual Hosmer Library Talent Show and Carnival

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  North Hennepin Community College

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  TRiO/SSS Advisor

  • Managed a caseload of approximately 60 students• Assisted students in registering for classes, applying for financial aid, and scholarships• Planned and facilitated academic, scholarship, and other workshops for TRiO Students• Volunteered as a scholarship reader for NHCC Foundation Office

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  St. Cloud State University

  May 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Advised students on the SCSU general education curriculum• Accessed student data via the MNSCU computer system, Image Now, and the MnCAS website• Assisted with events such as Gear Up! and Academic Advising Days• Participated on Advising and Registration Day committee for New Freshmen, Transfer, and International Students This position was a temporary summer opportunity.• Assisted new students in registering for their classes• Assisted the directors of Advising and Registration Days with administrative details, behind the scenes tasks and planning to ensure everything progressed smoothly• Maintained records of attendance, registration, and concerns of each new student• Oversaw student employees and gave direction and guidance

  • Advisor

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Advising and Registration Days Coordinator

    May 2007 - Sept 2007
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  Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA)

  Jun 2007 - May 2015

  Minnesota College Personnel Association

  Involvement with MCPA• Delegate at Large, Community Colleges, June 2010 - May 2013• 2009 Conference Publicity Chair • Webmaster, November 2008 - June 2009• Conference Co-Chair, March 2008 – January 2009• Grad Student Liaison, June 2007 – May 2008• Member, October 2006 – present

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  Kleincast.com

  Aug 2008 - now

  Social Media Director

  Kleincast.comMcriblocator.comShakelocator.com

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  Normandale Community College

  Sept 2008 - Feb 2017

  As the program director of the Normandale Academy of Math and Science, I had the privilege to lead a small team in supporting a group of talented Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students in their academic journey at Normandale Community College. Together, through individual advising and group workshops, we gave student the tools they needed to increase confidence, connections, and academic excellence, allowing them to continue their education and graduate, transfer, and/or join the workforce.Key Accomplishments• Led initiatives that resulted in a 40% increase in program applicants over 2 years• Scaled up small scholarship students only transfer workshop in 2013 to college wide transfer fair in 2014• Led team through various transitions, including successfully merging the Normandale Foundation Academy of Math and Science Scholarship program with a new National Science Foundation Grant S-STEM Scholarship program• Successfully formed partnerships with multiple STEM companies, including Toro, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Xcel Energy to provide company tours, information interviews, job shadowing, and other valuable experiences to student participants• Brought together New Student Programs and the Mathematics department to create Bridge workshop during summer 2015. Program allowed students who tested below college level in Math to take a refresher course, and a college success workshop for free. Overview of Responsibilities• Co-PI on National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM grant• Provide narratives, reports, and data for all grants supporting Academy of Math and Science program• Manage overall program vitality via providing direction and leadership to program professional and student staff• Write and follow through on program work plan, review, and budget proposals• Oversee multiple grant budgets and cost centers totaling over $330,000 in yearly operations and scholarships Show less Key Accomplishments• Created program curriculum, including a first and second year student success workshop series• Established relationships with area high schools to recruit high potential at risk students to the scholarship program• Created and maintained program that consistently has an 80% retention, graduation, transfer rate in STEM programs• Designed a mid-term grade checkpoint system for program students. This led to a full letter grade increase from midterm to final grade for 30-40% of students each semester.Overview of Responsibilities• Met with students, either individually or as a group, at least weekly to advise and support• Recruited new students to program each year through outreach activities at High Schools and community agencies• Worked with college support services and faculty members to evaluate and enhance structures and practices toensure the success of a diverse student population in STEM-related disciplines and secondary teacher education• Assisted students in course planning, goal setting, and transferring to 4-year schools• Conceptualized, initiated, organized, and facilitated student workshops and program curriculum• Maintained student database, keeping records of student activity and progress• Wrote program reports and completed program evaluations twice each year• Collected, organized and compiled program data, including information on student progress, retention, and demographics• Collaborated with the Institutional Research office in gathering and organizing data• Provided advice and counsel to students who have question about academic preparation• Utilized technology to enhance data collection and services provided• Provided data points to Normandale Foundation for grant writing and funding requests Show less

  • Director, Academy of Math and Science

    Mar 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Instructor - Paths to College Success; NCC 1000

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Academy of Math and Science Coordinator/Advisor

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2013
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  JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  Paper Crafts Instructor

  • Design all paper crafting project displays and idea samples• Create product item lists for classes and events• Produce classes and projects for a variety of skill levels, including youth classes and beginners• Engage seasoned crafters to ensure the store maintains classes and workshops that also meet their education needs• Collaborate with store Education Coordinator to maintain inventory list and create class schedule• Conduct all paper crafting classes and assist customers with projects• Assist customers in choosing products that will best fit their crafting needs and answer questions about how to use products Show less

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  Minneapolis College

  May 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Provided support, leadership, and oversight to Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisors• Met with high school students, high school counselors, and families to discuss transitions to college, college prep, and opportunities within Minneapolis College• Supported MCTC School of Business and Economic students, individually and in group advising sessions to assist them in navigating the campus, designing course plans, writing SAP appeals, and engaging in conversations about academic and career goals• Represented Advising in college work groups supporting CTE programs• Supervised Academic Advising Student Employees and graduate student interns, including hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews, and scheduling• Welcomed new students to campus through campus Advising and Registration large and small group sessions• Created an internal professional development series for Academic Advisors focused around StrengthsQuest• Utilized data to assist in making decisions around advising needs, communication to students, and institutional processes and resources• Academic Advising Liaison for Qnomy project (appointment and walk-in service scheduling and management system) • Represented Academic Advising on various campus committees: Commencement, Student Success Day, Student Retention• Supported a caseload of students through 1-1 appointments in person/email/phone. Ensuring each student has an academic plan, access to resources and support through campus and community partners Show less Key Accomplishments• Established a central advising office (Express Advising) for greater campus visibility and availability of advising services • Collaborated with college leadership to begin developing a culturally relevant on boarding for new Advising staff• Creation of Academic Advising Month to promote Academic Advising Services through workshops, open lab advising, and individual appointments • Supported moving to the campus Schools model and integrated advising in majors academic advising needs• Created professional development opportunities for staff including: Higher Education workshops, conferences, internal campus trainings, StrengthsQuest Coaching, and others based on individual advisor interestsOverview of Responsibilities• Provided leadership and management to the academic advising team• Coordinated new student Advising and Registration sessions • Developed a Strengths Based advising team through use of StrengthsFinder, team trainings, and individual reflection• Supported college-wide initiatives, such as Qnomy (appointment and walk-in service scheduling and management system) implementation and Student Success Day Planning• Built relationship with internal and external stakeholders• Managed Advising Systems: ie: Hobsons, AgileGrad, Oracle, and SharePoint• Project Manager for Online Advising and Registration Sessions, evaluating student needs and developing pathway options pending on student needs Show less

  • Assistant Director of Advising and Retention

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Interim Director of Advising & Retention

    May 2017 - Oct 2017
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  Normandale Community College

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  Academic Program Liaison

  • Provided one on one academic, career, and transfer advising to new, returning, and current students enrolled in STEM and Education programs• Led targeted advising and registration sessions to provide support for new, transfer, and PSEO students• Assisted in planning high school and STEM-Education major related events, fairs, and programs in the community• Supported STEM-Education faculty on projects which support recruiting, retaining, and supports students• Utilized ISRS, Perceptive Content, and other technologies to review student data, and track student progress• Provided individualized registration, advising, and coaching support for students in the Vacuum & Thin Film Technology program.• Maintained relationships with Vacuum & Thin Film Technology students and industry partners. Show less

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  Kimberly Jo Klein, LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  Founder, Coach, and Consultant