Kate Jordan-Downs
Senior Education Leader | Equity-Centered Strategy & Systems Change | Translating Vision into Scalable Impact
- Role
- Educational Specialist at Huntington Learning Center
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kate Jordan-Downs
I am a senior education leader with deep experience designing and leading equity-centered strategies across PK-12 classrooms, organizations, and systems. My work sits at the intersection of learning, leadership, and equity — helping organizations move from intention to implementation through clear strategy, aligned systems, and shared accountability.Having begun my career as a classroom educator and progressed into executive leadership and consulting, I bring both lived instructional knowledge and systems-level perspective. This allows me to translate complex equity theory into practical, scalable action that resonates with educators, leaders, and communities alike.I am most effective in moments of growth, transition, or complexity — partnering with senior leaders to clarify strategy, strengthen coherence, and ensure equity remains central to decision-making and impact.
Experience
Educational Specialist
Jan 2024 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
High-Dosage TutoringProvide specialized instruction to 11th and 12th grade students who have not passed the Ohio Standardized Test in English Language Arts (II) as part of their graduation requirementsInclusive Early Education ServicesProvide individualized instruction for early childhood and elementary students to improve their academic and school readiness skills, supporting IEP goals and integrating adaptations to strengthen self-sufficiency and advocacyExam PrepProvide individualized instruction to high school students preparing for the SAT and ACT as part of the college admissions process.
Education
Portland State University
Master of Science - MS, Early Childhood: Inclusive Education
The College of Wooster
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History and Secondary Education
Skills
- Fundraising
- Program Management
- Team Leadership
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Proposal Writing
- Organizational Development
- Public Policy
- Child Development
- Nonprofits
- Grants
- Leadership Development
- Strategy
- Policy
- Non-Profits
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Program Evaluation
- Volunteer Management
- Training
- Staff Management
- Management
- Program Development
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- Mentoring
- Education
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