Literacy Center of West Michigan

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Address: 1120 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (616) 459-5151: Place name: Website: Category: : : : : : Website: http://www.literacycenterwm.org/ Category: Non-Profit Organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. · Own this business?

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Literacy Center of West Michigan Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rachel Engels Rachel Engels Columbus, Nebraska Details
Rachel Engels's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2013 - December 2013
Job Speech Language Pathologist at Aegis Therapies
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Aegis Therapies  May 2015 - Present
University of Nebraska at Kearney  August 2013 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2013 - December 2013
Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC  January 2012 - August 2013
Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center   January 2012 - April 2013
Dean of Students Office  May 2010 - May 2012
Schools of Hope  March 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Writing, Critical Thinking, Teaching, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Communication, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Literacy

Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney   2013 — 2015
Masters, Speech-Language Pathology, 3.9/4.0

Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Sciences; Speech-Language Pathology

Lauren Ashley Garrigan Lauren Ashley Garrigan Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Lauren Ashley Garrigan's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Coordinator, Customized Workplace English Program at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Education Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   October 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College  September 2014 - May 2015
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2014 - October 2014
Grand Rapids Community College  July 2014 - August 2014
Southwood Elementary (Kentwood Public Schools)   September 2013 - June 2014
Peace Corps  April 2011 - July 2013
Koinonia Foundation   October 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Social Media, Teaching, Program Development, Fundraising, Communicative lesson..., Program development and..., Research, Teaching English as a..., Tutoring, Grant Writing, ESL, Youth Development, Community Outreach, Lesson Planning

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2014
Master's Degree, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Bryn Mawr College   2000 — 2004
B.A., Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science   2002 — 2003
General Course Student, International History Department

Julieta Sholinyan Julieta Sholinyan Chicago, Illinois Details
Julieta Sholinyan's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Content Writer/ Intern at The Rapidian
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Rapidian  June 2012 - Present
Chicagotalks  May 2012 - Present
Levy Restaurants  March 2012 - June 2012
61st District Court  July 2011 - August 2011
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2011 - August 2011
Kava House   March 2011 - June 2011
Rock Fire Grille   April 2010 - October 2010
Aquinas College  September 2009 - May 2010
Essential Bean   February 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Fluent in Russian, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Editing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2015
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Grand Rapids Community College   2011 — 2012
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Aquinas College   2009 — 2012
Journalism

Tatum Hawkins, MA Tatum Hawkins, MA Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Tatum Hawkins, MA's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience March 2011 - August 2013
Job Community Relations and Development Coordinator at Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders   September 2013 - Present
Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative   January 2015 - June 2015
Literacy Center of West Michigan   March 2011 - August 2013
Bright Side Dental  May 2010 - December 2010
Ohio House of Representatives  October 2008 - May 2010
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus   October 2008 - May 2010
Ball State University  September 2006 - May 2008
Third World Press Inc.   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Media Relations, Non-profits, Press Releases, Event Management, Community Development, Facebook, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Program Management, Public Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Management, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development

Education
Ball State University   2006 — 2008
MA, Public Relations

Rinker Center for International Programs, Ball State University   2007 — 2007
Field Study in Northern and Southern Ireland

Wilberforce University   2002 — 2006
BA, Mass Media Communications

Chicago Center for Urban Life & Culture   2005 — 2005
Urban Academic Practicum

Colleen Alles Colleen Alles Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Colleen Alles's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2011 - June 2014
Job Library Assistant at Grand Rapids Public Library
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Grand Rapids Public Library  June 2014 - Present
Calvin College  February 2014 - October 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2011 - June 2014
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps  May 2009 - September 2011
Saginaw Public School System  August 2006 - May 2007
Barnes & Noble  August 2005 - June 2006
MSU Writing Center  2003 - 2005

Skills
Tutoring, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Grants, Research, Staff Development, Classroom, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Library, Adult Education, Libraries, Public Speaking

Education
Saginaw Valley State University   2005 — 2007
Teacher Certification, Education

Michigan State University   2001 — 2005
BA, English, Writing

Amanda Beattie Amanda Beattie Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Amanda Beattie's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience June 2013 - November 2013
Job Lead Program Specialist at Wolverine World Wide YMCA
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Events by Ludemas   May 2014 - Present
Wolverine World Wide YMCA   August 2012 - Present
Van Andel Institute  September 2013 - December 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2013 - November 2013
834 Design & Marketing  July 2013 - September 2013
GrandPR  August 2012 - December 2012
Eastown Community Association  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Relations, Social Networking, Organization, Writing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Facebook, Newsletters, Data Entry, Time Management, Press Releases, WordPress, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Cision

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations and Advertising, and General Business minor

Muskegon Community College   2008 — 2010
MACRAO Agreement

Mona Shores High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Vera Grishkina Vera Grishkina Lansing, Michigan Details
Vera Grishkina's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience October 2010 - September 2013
Job Project Manager at Michigan Department of State
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   October 2010 - September 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   April 2005 - September 2010
Michigan Tech Corporation   October 2000 - March 2005

Skills
Training, Grant Writing, Instructional Design, Project Management, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Recruiting, Career Development, Operations Management, Grants, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Program Management, Nonprofits, Management, Workforce Development, Resume Writing, Cross-cultural, Sales Management, Organizational..., Talent Management, E-Learning, Community Outreach, Career Counseling, Social Networking, Workshop Facilitation, Teaching, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Public Speaking, ACT WorkKeys Job..., E-learning..., Sales

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2014
Master's Degree

Minski Dzjaržauny Lingvistyèny Universitet   1992 — 1997
Bachelor's of Science

Hope College   1998 — 1999

Grand Valley State University   1999 — 2000

Angela Steele Angela Steele Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Angela Steele's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience 2004 - 2013
Job Executive Director at Artists Creating Together
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Artists Creating Together  November 2013 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   2004 - 2013
Beardsley Library   2002 - 2004
West Ottawa Public Schools  2000 - 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Budgets

Education
Walden University   2000 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), Education

Hope College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education and Language Arts

Samuel Brown Samuel Brown Pearland, Texas Details
Samuel Brown's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Operations Credit Administrator at NRG Home Solar
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
NRG Home Solar  December 2014 - Present
The Minacs Group  October 2013 - May 2014
Quicken Loans  April 2013 - September 2013
PolyVista  2012 - January 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   2010 - 2010
Grand Valley State University  2009 - 2009
Grand Valley State University  2005 - 2009

Skills
MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows 7, Photoshop, Illustrator, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Sales, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Advertising, Microsoft Excel

Education
Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2009
BS, Advertising & Public Relations

Bishop Borgess   2001 — 2005
HS Diploma

Aiman Wesley Mueller Aiman Wesley Mueller Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Aiman Wesley Mueller's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2015 - Present
Job ESL Instructor at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Grand Valley State University  August 2012 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2015 - Present
MITESOL   November 2012 - Present
Write Minded Language Services (Self Employment)   January 2005 - Present
Radio NurNoor   September 2013 - January 2015
Grand Valley State University  September 2008 - April 2012
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2011 - December 2011
Grand Rapids Public Schools  October 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Editing, Teaching, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development, ESL, Academic Writing, Teaching English as a..., Newsletters, English, Public Speaking, Classroom, Higher Education, Proofreading, Writing Skills, Writing, Copywriting, Critical Thinking, Radio Producing, Radio Host, Audio-Visual Production, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Literature, Literacy, Microsoft Office

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2012
M.Ed., TESOL, 3.97 GPA

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Writing, 3.87 GPA

Mishkah University   2015 — 2019
Associate's Degree, Islamic Studies (In Progress)

Calvin College   1993 — 1995
Engineering and Photography

Kristine Wildeboer Kristine Wildeboer Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Kristine Wildeboer's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2011 - July 2011
Job Instructional Designer, MEd Instructional Design, MS Communications
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Briljent  October 2014 - Present
Holland LP  October 2014 - February 2015
Kellogg Company  June 2013 - January 2014
Princess Nora University  November 2012 - March 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2011 - July 2011
Grand Valley State University  November 2010 - May 2011
Grand Rapids PublicSchools   August 2010 - March 2011
ELS Educational Services, Inc  February 2006 - August 2010
Grand Valley State University  January 2007 - December 2008
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan  March 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Editing, Writing, Instructional Design, Online Course Design, Online Teaching, Project Coordination, Blackboard, PowerPoint, Captivate, Microsoft Office, Research, Non-profits, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, E-Learning, Training, Nonprofits

Education
Western Governors University   2009 — 2012
Masters of Education, Instructional Design

Grand Valley State University
Masters of Education, Adult & Higher Education and TESOL

Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Accounting, 3.36

Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2008
Masters of Science, Communications

Aquinas College   1998 — 2000
Masters of Management, Management, 3.95

St Giles College   1994 — 1994
RSA/UCLES, CTEFLA

Alma College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Service, 3.06

Ahmed Lachheb Ahmed Lachheb Bloomington, Indiana Details
Ahmed Lachheb's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Indiana University Bloomington  August 2015 - Present
Fort Hays State University  June 2013 - August 2015
Grand Valley State University  August 2011 - May 2013
GVSU Information Technology Department   July 2012 - September 2012
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2012 - April 2012
Tunisia Live  July 2011 - August 2011
Grand Rapids Public Schools  January 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Higher Education, Research, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Teaching, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Instructional Technology, Editing, Event Planning, Languages, Training, Social Networking, ESL, Curriculum Development, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Scouting, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Amateur Radio Operator, Program Development, Academic Advising, Teacher Training, Classroom, Student Development, Learning Management...

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Instructional Systems and Technology

Grand Valley State University   2011 — 2013
M.Ed in Educational Technology, Educational and Instructional Technology, 3.93

Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2011
BA/NESA UGRAD Fellow, English

Faculty of Arts and Humanities Sfax   2007 — 2010
BA English, English Language, Literature and Civilization

Carol Glanville Carol Glanville Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Carol Glanville's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2009 - June 2010
Job Director of Educational Technology at Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools  August 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Schools  August 2010 - July 2013
REMC  February 2013 - May 2013
Conexiones LLC   July 2008 - January 2013
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  August 2009 - August 2010
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2009 - June 2010
Grand River Preparatory High School  August 2008 - June 2009
Truman College  June 1997 - July 2008
Loyola Academy  2001 - 2005
St Scholastica Academy  2000 - 2004

Skills
Teaching, Spanish, Translation, Higher Education

Education
University of Phoenix   2004 — 2008
MS.Ed, Curriculum and Technology

Western Michigan University   1988 — 1992
BA, Education, Spanish, English, Translation

Jane DeGroot Jane DeGroot Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jane DeGroot's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience 2007 - Present
Job Manager, Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   2007 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   May 2011 - August 2012
English Language Fellow Program  September 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Program Development, Teaching, Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Editing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Instructional Design, Classroom, Staff Development, Event Planning, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Training, E-Learning, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Educational Technology, ESL, Teaching English as a..., Grants, Leadership Development, Literacy

Education
Grand Valley State University   2003 — 2006
M.A., Education: TESOL emphasis

Wheaton College   1969 — 1971
B.A., English Literature; Secondary Education

Benjamin Oliver Benjamin Oliver Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Benjamin Oliver's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience August 2011 - June 2013
Job Challenge Scholars Advisor at Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Industry Education Management
Experience
Grand Rapids Community Foundation  July 2013 - Present
The Rapidian  May 2013 - July 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   August 2011 - June 2013
Godwin Heights Public Schools  August 2010 - August 2011
Andrews University--Integrated Marketing & Communication   August 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Curriculum Design, Classroom, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Literacy, Educational Technology, Staff Development, Program Development, Tutoring, Adult Education, Public Speaking, Lesson Planning, Nonprofits, ESL, Teaching English as a..., Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Research, Community Organizing, Community Engagement, Liaison, Cross-cultural..., Cross-cultural..., Multicultural..., Volunteer Management

Education
Andrews University   2003 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, History and Spanish Studies

Universidad Adventista del Plata   2006 — 2007
Advanced Spanish

Istituto Avventista Villa Aurora   2004 — 2004
Italian Language and Literature

Kaylee Moreno Kaylee Moreno Alma, Michigan Details
Kaylee Moreno's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Program Coordinator at University of Michigan Center for Educational Outreach
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   August 2015 - Present
Wayne State Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies   January 2015 - Present
University of Michigan  September 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Center for Educational Outreach  March 2015 - June 2015
Ferris State University Center for Latin@ Studies   August 2012 - May 2014
Ferris State University  August 2011 - May 2014
Michigan College Access Network  September 2013 - April 2014
Ferris State University  June 2011 - August 2011
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan  May 2011 - August 2011
Camp Trotter (VFW Camp)   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Leadership, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Critical Race Theory, Event Planning, Communicative Skills, Student Affairs, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Cultural Awareness, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal..., Secretarial Skills, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development, Passion for Helping..., Solution Focused..., Formatting Documents, Program Development, Team Building...

Education
University of Michigan   2014 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Practice Method: Community Organization; Practice Area: Community and Social Systems, 4.00/4.00

Ferris State University   2010 — 2014
BSW, Social Work, 3.49/4.00

Alma College   2010 — 2010

Mid Michigan Community College   2010 — 2010
General Studies

Libby Crabb Libby Crabb Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Libby Crabb's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Development Director at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   July 2012 - Present
Albion College  2009 - June 2012
Albion College  August 2009 - July 2011
Libby Crabb Consulting   September 2008 - July 2009
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco  March 2006 - September 2008
Resources for Community Development  October 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Organization, Annual Giving, Writing, Staff Development, Program Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Grants, Marketing Communications

Education
Albion College   2000 — 2004
BA, History, Women's Studies

Thomas Rodgers Thomas Rodgers Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Thomas Rodgers's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Family Literacy Coordinator at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   April 2014 - Present
Muskegon Public Schools  December 2012 - April 2014
William C Abney Academy  April 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Program Development, Nonprofits, Tutoring, Classroom, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Elementary Education

Diedre Deering Diedre Deering Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Diedre Deering's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Executive Assistant at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2007 - Present
Crowe Horwath LLP  June 1999 - September 2002
D&W Food Centers  1990 - 1999

Skills
Administrative..., Office Equipment, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Projects Coordination, Organizing Meetings, Calendaring, Administrative Support, Community Outreach, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Training, Visio, Microsoft Office..., Email Management, Proofreading, Written Skills, Administrative...

Education
Davenport University   1992 — 1996
BA, General Business

Barbara Jandernoa Barbara Jandernoa Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Barbara Jandernoa's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Contracted Private Tutor at Bethany Christian Services
Industry Retail
Experience
Bethany Christian Services  February 2015 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2015 - Present
West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center  January 2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Museum  April 2014 - March 2015
West Michigan Refugee Education and Culture Center   January 2014 - May 2014
Iskape Audio Books   August 2013 - May 2014
Revue  August 2013 - January 2014
American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids  August 2013 - January 2014
Family Video  June 2013 - September 2013
Meijer  June 2009 - July 2013

Skills
Photography, Spanish, Editing, Retail, Organization, Assistant Directing, Cashiering, Microsoft Office, Writing, Customer Service, Food Service, Cleaning, Reading, Tutoring, Academic Tutoring, Academic Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Time Management

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) In Process, English Language and Literature, Spanish, Applied Linguistics

Lindsay McHolme Lindsay McHolme Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Lindsay McHolme's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience October 2011 - March 2015
Job Teacher and Research Assistant
Industry Education Management
Experience
River City Scholars Charter Academy, National Heritage Academies   August 2015 - Present
Calvin College & ADAPT. Theatre Co.   April 2015 - Present
Professional Educational Services Group, LLC  April 2015 - June 2015
Literacy Center of West Michigan   October 2011 - March 2015
Literacy Center of West Michigan   October 2014 - December 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   2008 - 2011
Literacy Center of West Michigan at Grand Rapids Community College   2010 - 2010
The SOURCE  2008 - 2008
The SOURCE  2007 - 2008
International School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras   2004 - 2007

Skills
Program Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Literacy, Event Planning, Project Management, Curriculum Development, Fundraising, Non-profits, ESL, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Adult Education, Public Speaking, Program Management, Training, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Higher Education, Leadership

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Literacy Studies and TESOL

Calvin College   1998 — 2002
BA, English, Sociology, Secondary Education

Elena Barone Elena Barone Allendale, Michigan Details
Elena Barone's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Recent graduate from Grand Valley State University
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Bethany Christian Services  July 2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Schools  January 2015 - Present
City Life Church  2014 - 2015
BIGGBY COFFEE  October 2013 - December 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   May 2014 - August 2014
SpringHill Camps  May 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Spanish, Intercultural Training, Integration, Immigration Issues, Youth Ministry

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2015
Liberal Studies, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Senior

Dan Drust Dan Drust Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Dan Drust's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Family Literacy Program Manager at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Education Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College  January 2011 - Present
Hope Network  July 2013 - January 2014
Heart of West Michigan United Way  July 2012 - July 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Program Development, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Design, Spanish, Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Adult Education, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Training

Education
American Express Leadership Academy

University of Cambridge ESOL
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), Pass A

Grand Valley State University   2006 — 2010
B.A., Spanish

Brad Ter Haar Brad Ter Haar Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Brad Ter Haar's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience February 2012 - December 2012
Job Grant Writer at Grand Rapids Art Museum
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Grand Rapids Art Museum  October 2013 - Present
Mathematica Policy Research  May 2013 - September 2013
Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Education Project   June 2012 - April 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   February 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Research, Editing, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Report Writing, Grant Administration, Public Policy, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Case Managment, Conducting Interviews

Education
Grand Valley State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), 3.86

Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science, 3.63

Thomas Gole Thomas Gole Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Thomas Gole's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2010 - 2012
Job Owner, Educational Interactivity Developer for Science/Social Studies Games at EduSims.biz
Industry Education Management
Experience
EduSims.biz   August 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College  September 2010 - June 2013
Diocese of Grand Rapids  2013 - 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2010 - 2012
Grand Rapids Public Schools  1979 - 2010

Skills
Mathematics, Literacy, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Classroom Instruction, Writing, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Curriculum Design, Access, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Elementary Education, Program Development, Classroom

Education
Western Michigan University   1982 — 1984
M.A., Early Childhood Education

Grand Valley State University   1975 — 1977
B.A., Science Major - Chemistry Emphasis

Grand Rapids Community College
A.S.

Sue Merrell Sue Merrell Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Sue Merrell's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience 2006 - 2009
Job theater reviewer at Grand Rapids Press
Industry Media Production
Experience
Grand Rapids Press  May 2000 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   2006 - 2009
The Grand Rapids Press  March 1990 - September 2000

Skills
Newspaper, Breaking News, Ap Style, Storytelling, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Web Content, Feature Articles, Editorial, Publications, Blogging, Editing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1968 — 1970
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine/Feature Writing

Southwest Baptist University   1966 — 1968
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

O'Fallon Township High School   1962 — 1966

LaTarro Traylor LaTarro Traylor Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
LaTarro Traylor's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience October 2007 - Present
Job Program Administrator at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   October 2007 - Present

Education
Aquinas College   2003 — 2006

Caralee Witteveen-Lane Caralee Witteveen-Lane Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Caralee Witteveen-Lane's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Manager of Library Services at Van Andel Institute
Industry Libraries
Experience
Van Andel Institute  May 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Library  January 2008 - Present
Freelance Writer  1997 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2012 - May 2013
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  2005 - March 2012
GRPS  September 2002 - May 2003
UC Berkeley  2000 - 2002
DePaul University  1998 - 2000
Skokie Public Library  1996 - 1998

Skills
Collection Development, Library, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Library Science, Community Outreach, Research, Editing, Grant Writing, Books, Circulation, Electronic Resources, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Library Research, Reader's Advisory, Public Libraries, Library Management, Public Services, Digital Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, Libraries

Education
Wayne State University   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts, Library and Information Science: Specialization in Health Librarianship

DePaul University   1998 — 2000
Master of Arts, Writing

Calvin College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, English

Coursera
Data Science and Health

Olivia Destrades Mendoza Olivia Destrades Mendoza Orlando, Florida Area Details
Olivia Destrades Mendoza's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience July 2011 - April 2012
Job Course Director, English as a Second Language at Full Sail University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Full Sail University  April 2012 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   July 2011 - April 2012
Literacy Center of West Michigan   January 2010 - April 2012
Global LT  June 2009 - April 2012
Freelance  September 2006 - January 2011
Eastown Community Association  2007 - 2008
LISC AmeriCorps  2004 - 2006

Skills
Tutoring, Grant Writing, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Program Development, Adult Education, Teaching English as a..., Educational Technology, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Spanish, Non-profits, Lesson Planning, Higher Education, Literacy, ESL, Instructional Design, TESOL, International Education, Nonprofits, Intercultural..., Teacher Training, E-Learning, Training, Research, Public Speaking

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2010
M.Ed., Applied Linguistics/TESOL

Grand Valley State University   1998 — 2004
BA, Anthropology

City High School   1994 — 1998

Ken Andrus Ken Andrus Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Ken Andrus's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience August 2009 - September 2010
Job Organizational Development Coordinator at Michigan Blood
Industry E-Learning
Experience
Michigan Blood  August 2012 - Present
Learn for Results, Inc.   August 2009 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   August 2009 - September 2010
Display Pack  August 2005 - August 2009
NorthPointe Christian Schools  August 1992 - June 2005

Skills
Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Personal Coaching, Adult Education, Mentoring, Training, Staff Development, Courses, Team Facilitation, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Change Management, Curriculum Development, Team Building, Blended Learning, E-Learning, PowerPoint, Learning Management..., Workshop Facilitation, Employee Training, Teaching, Captivate, Career Development, Executive Coaching, Program Development, Learning Management, Instructional Technology, ADDIE, Needs Analysis, Distance Learning, Classroom, Educational Technology, Organizational..., Moodle, Coaching, Onboarding, Corporate Training, Training Delivery, Hands-on Training, Lectora

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1984 — 1988
Supervision of Human Resource Specialist

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania   1981 — 1983
M.Ed., Secondary School Administration

Cedarville University   1976 — 1980
BA, Biology Education

Kelly Hernandez, Ed.D. Kelly Hernandez, Ed.D. Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Kelly Hernandez, Ed.D.'s Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience June 2006 - June 2009
Job Director of Recruitment at Miami Dade College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Miami Dade College  April 2012 - Present
Miami Dade College  June 2009 - April 2012
Miami Dade College  2010 - 2011
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2006 - June 2009
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2006 - June 2009
Davenport University  2001 - 2006

Skills
Program Development, Non-profits, Instructional Design, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Fundraising, Classroom, Leadership Development

Education
University of Miami   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Cornell University   2008 — 2009
Certified Diversity Professional (pending re-certification)

Michigan State University   2005 — 2006
MA TESOL, Teaching English as Second Language

Georgetown University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor's of Science in Foreign Service, Latin American Studies

Kate Law Kate Law Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Kate Law's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Literacy Coordinator at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Education Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   November 2014 - Present
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore  November 2012 - Present
Bethany Christian Services  November 2011 - November 2012
Union High School  2010 - 2011
Liberty Hyde Bailey Scholars Program   January 2009 - April 2009
Saint Mary's Hospital  December 2004 - March 2009
Liberty Hyde Bailey Scholars Program   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Program Development, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Leadership, Facebook, Research, Teaching, Editing, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Community Development

Education
Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
Science, Environmental Economics and Policy

Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Environmental Economics and Policy

Thomas Branigan Thomas Branigan Chicago, Illinois Details
Thomas Branigan's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience November 2008 - February 2011
Job Project Manager at Spectrum Health
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Spectrum Health  March 2015 - Present
Public Consulting Group  July 2013 - September 2014
Public Consulting Group  February 2011 - July 2013
Literacy Center of West Michigan   November 2008 - February 2011
SSA Global  2002 - 2006
Quidel Corporation  2000 - 2002
Baan Company  1997 - 2000

Skills
ERP, Nonprofits, Business Analysis, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Integration, Software Implementation, Change Management

Education
Grand Valley State University   2006 — 2007
Masters in Education

Central Michigan University   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance

Linda Krombeen Linda Krombeen Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Linda Krombeen's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience April 2006 - January 2012
Job Develoment Director at Kent District Library
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Kent District Library  August 2012 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   April 2006 - January 2012
Heart of West MichiganUnited Way   1992 - 1998

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Annual Giving, Research, Board Development, Philanthropy, Editing, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Stewardship, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Non-profit Board..., Event Management, Media Relations, Resource Development, Organizational..., Community Development, Press Releases, Non-profit..., Training, Program Management, Community Organizing, Capital Campaigns, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Grants, Volunteering, Social Media Marketing, Community Service

Education
Michigan State University   1980 — 1984
BA, Finance

Anna Marotti Anna Marotti Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Anna Marotti's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job International Education | Intercultural Communication
Industry International Affairs
Experience
ELS Educational Services, Inc  November 2014 - Present
COST - Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching   July 2014 - Present
GVSU Padnos International Center   May 2014 - August 2014
BFG Supply Co - Previously Commerce Corporation   January 2012 - May 2014
GVSU Padnos International Center   August 2012 - April 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2013 - December 2013
GVSU Padnos International Center   September 2011 - December 2011
Jumpin' Java Coffeehouse   May 2007 - August 2010
Comune di Perugia   January 2009 - May 2009
Self Employed  May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
International Relations, Research, Intercultural..., Higher Education, Teaching, Event Planning, Cultural Awareness, Social Media, International Education, International..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Economics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Literacy Studies (TESOL)

Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations, 3.8

Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie   2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Economics, 5

Debreceni Egyetem   2010 — 2010
Economics

The Umbra Institute   2009 — 2009
International Marketing, Italian Language

Universita del Salento   2008 — 2009
Italian Language & Culture

Chad Patton Chad Patton Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Chad Patton's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Program Manager, Customized Workplace English at Literacy Center of West Michigan
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2015 - Present
TRiO Educational Talent Search  April 2013 - August 2015
East Grand Rapids Aquatics   October 2012 - June 2014
TRiO Upward Bound  June 2011 - August 2013
Rockford Riptide   September 2011 - October 2012
Roguewood Elementary   September 2011 - June 2012
Grand Rapids Public Schools  January 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Spanish, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Teaching, Classroom, Social Media, Coaching, Bilingual-Spanish, Wikispaces, English, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
Grand Valley State University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Adult and Higher Education

Grand Valley State University   2006 — 2011
BA, Double Major: English, Spanish

Shay Kraley Shay Kraley Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Shay Kraley's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience August 2011 - January 2014
Job Educator and Nonprofit Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kent School Services Network   January 2014 - Present
Literacy Center of West Michigan   August 2011 - January 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   August 2007 - August 2011
Muskegon Technical Academy   July 2002 - July 2007

Education
Aquinas College   2001 — 2002

Grand Valley State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary Education and Teaching, English/Spanish

El Centro de Estudios Para Extranjeros, University of Guadalajara   1999 — 1999

Luke Ridout Luke Ridout Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Luke Ridout's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience June 2011 - July 2012
Job English Teacher at Wartburg College Rotterdam/Dordrecht
Industry Education Management
Experience
Wartburg College Rotterdam/Dordrecht   August 2012 - July 2014
Literacy Center of West Michigan   June 2011 - July 2012
Bethany Christian Services  February 2011 - April 2011

Skills
Program Development, ESL, Curriculum Design, Research, Leadership, Adult Education, Teaching, Teaching English as a...

Education
Calvin College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English, Dutch; Minor in Japanese; Linguistics and TESOL

Nathan Slauer Nathan Slauer Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Nathan Slauer's Literacy Center of West Michigan Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Research Assistant at Calvin College Service Learning Center
Industry
Experience
Literacy Center of West Michigan   September 2013 - Present
Calvin College Service Learning Center  September 2013 - Present
The Borgen Project  June 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Christian High School  September 2013 - Present
Calvin College  May 2013 - Present
School-to-Career Progressions  February 2013 - Present
Calvin College  September 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Christian High School  2011 - Present
Calvin College  January 2011 - Present
Nate’s Lawn Care and Maintenance Company   June 2007 - Present

Education
Calvin College   2010 — 2015