Liz Nelson

About Liz Nelson

In my career, I\'ve focused on ensuring that individuals and organizations are reaching their full potential as they go through periods of change and growth. I do this through- Developing and coaching others, both formally and informally- Providing strategic planning, coupled with my strengths in organizing and execution- Bringing order and success to new initiatives and organizations in transition- Building strong relationships across diverse constituencies.

Experience

1. Technical Assistance Consultant

   American Institutes for Research

   Apr 2018 — Present

   Texas Comprehensive Center: Supporting work at the Texas Education Agency, including Grow Your Own, Texas Instructional Leadership, the Accountability System for Educator Prep, and more. https://texas-cc.org/expertsRegional Education Laboratory Southwest: Partnership Facilitator Lead for Texas School Improvement Partnershiphttps://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southwest/partnerships/swsi.aspxMidwest Comprehensive Center: Supporting work at Minnesota Department of Education\'s Charter Center. https://midwest-cc.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/MWCC-MN-All-Yr7-Handout-508.pdfNational Student Attendance, Engagement, and Success Center. https://oese.ed.gov/files/2021/08/SEAC-Needs-Assessment-Executive-Summary-1.pdf https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/student-engagement-and-attendance-technical-assistance-sea-center/

Education

• Georgetown University

  BA

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Coaching
• Career Counseling
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Teaching
• Grants
• Program Development
• Curriculum Development
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach
• Volunteer Management
• Educational Leadership
• Resume Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Design
• Education Policy
• Non-Profits