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Tara L. Feiner, M.S.Ed. 4312 Frieda Lane • Kettering, OH 45429

(610) 316-4072 • tlfeiner@juno.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As an administrator, I have experience working with and facilitating positive relationships among diverse populations. Under highly stressful and time sensitive situations, I have developed and staffed new office structures, researched federal policy and regulations, co-developed and implemented policies and procedures, developed and delivered differentiated training, and supported federal program managers in compliant program implementation. I have established positive working relationships with colleagues from local, state and federal agencies as well as colleagues across the country. As the result of a relocation, I am seeking employment in a dynamic work environment – public education, higher education, non-profit, for-profit, or other – in which my skills can be utilized to effect change.

CORE COMPETENCIES BY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES

• Communicating effectively

• Conducting needs analyses

• Developing and managing multiple, concurrent projects

• Designing and presenting training modules

• Building and facilitating relationships

• Managing and motivating teams

• Conducting compliance analyses

• Focusing on detail oriented tasks

• Working in deadline driven environment

• Researching best practices, regulations and policy

• Developing fundraising plans

• Planning logistics for large group events

EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

• Principal Certification Program, 2007

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• M.S., Education, 1996

• B.A., Mathematics, summa cum laude, 1995

CERTIFICATIONS

• Administrative Certificate – School Principal, K – 12, PA

• Instructional II, Secondary Education, Mathematics, PA

EXPERIENCE Hillel Academy of Greater Dayton December 2014 – Present Volunteer, Dayton, OH

• Perform duties of Development Director on a volunteer basis three half days per week. (The Development Director is a part-time position that is currently vacant.)

• Work closely with the president of the board to create an alumni database and a development plan to increase and maximize fundraising efforts.

• Research best practices for fundraising for small non-profits, including the use of social media and development software.

School District of Philadelphia (SDP) January 2013 – August 31, 2014 Executive Director, Federal Programs, Philadelphia, PA

• Reviewed, refined and articulated changes to policies and procedures for federal grants management and compliance.

• Provided federal program managers of both formula and competitive grants with grant specific and federal cross cutting compliance support. Federal programs included, but were not limited to: School Improvement Grants; GEAR UP; Head Start; Perkins; Department of Labor; Title II A; Title III; Title II B; Small Learning Communities; and, IDEA.

• Supported program managers in preparing for and responding to audits and program monitoring.

• Ensured timely submission of formula grant applications, coordinating with program offices and the Office of Grants Fiscal Services.

Feiner 2 of 4 • Coordinated the Title I federal program, $142 million in FY2013-2014.

o Redesigned the SDP’s formula for allocating Title I funds to the 215 schools, incorporating the impact of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE’s) U.S. Department of Education (USDE)-approved waiver from various requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

o Ensured compliance with complex federal requirements across offices whose work was impacted by the PDE’s USDE—approved waiver.

• Assisted in the preparation of a “model attributes” package of practices that successful grant program managers use to manage their federal resources effectively and to ensure compliance.

• Co-developed and executed a plan of action to bring SDP into compliance with the identification and monitoring of subgrantees.

• Developed a feasibility study and made recommendations for a process to scan key grant documents district-wide using an existing vendor in order to create a central document repository to assist with record retention requirements and to allow the SDP to provide documentation to federal monitors and auditors in a more timely fashion.

• Restructured and directly managed the work of the Office of Non Public Programs (ONP). o Realigned tasks and created job descriptions for positions and hired personnel to perform the

administrative functions of the ONP. o Directly supervised the work of 89 instructional staff in 98 non public schools. o Developed and delivered professional development aligned to Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for

Teaching for instructional staff. o Entered into consultation with leadership of 98 non public schools for the service delivery models

provided via approximately $13 million in federal funds and $13 million in state funds for programs in non public schools.

o Created and executed the RFP process for the selection of vendors to provide specific services determined via the consultation process.

o Entered into and monitored contracts with multiple vendors selected via the RFP process. School District of Philadelphia (SDP) July 2010 – December 2012 Executive Director, Grants Compliance/Title I, Philadelphia, PA

• Supported the implementation of and reporting of progress against the Corrective Action Plan with the PDE and the USDE’s Risk Management Services, as required as part of the audit resolution process for USDE’s Office of the Inspector General’s Audit of the SDP’s use of 2005-2006 federal funds.

o Created the new Office of Grant Compliance, building on the foundation of the former Office of Title I. o Created job descriptions for positions and hired 19 personnel to perform the functions of the Office of

Grants Compliance. o Served as part of the team that selected a consultant via a competitive process to conduct risk

assessment of and create policies and procedures for grants management and compliance.

o Refined and finalized new policies and procedures on grants management and compliance. o Developed and delivered training modules to grant program managers, principals and school support

staff on the policies and procedures. (Ongoing)

o Part of team responsible for avoiding a High Risk Grantee status for the SDP.

• Part of team responsible for audit resolution process that reduced the SDP’s liability from $138 million to

$12 million, with the likelihood that all fiscal liability will be extinguished.

• Coordinated the Title I federal program, $150 million in FY2012-2013.

o Redesigned the district’s formula for allocating Title I funds to the 240 schools.

o Ensured compliance with complex federal requirements including schoolwide program, parental involvement, professional development, school improvement, highly qualified teacher, services to eligible private schools, comparability, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), School Choice, and Supplemental Educational Services requirements.

o Analyzed fiscal and program data to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

• Researched and applied federal requirements for grant management and compliance to SDP’s implementation of federal programs.

• Provided federal program managers with grant specific and federal cross cutting compliance support.

• Analyzed state and federal legislation for programmatic and financial implications regarding federal programs.

• Directed the preparation of proposed annual budget for functional areas of responsibility.

• Supported program managers in preparing for and responding to audits and program monitoring.

Feiner 3 of 4 School District of Philadelphia Oct. 2003 – June 2010 Coordinator, Title I, Philadelphia, PA

• Performed diversified functions to provide technical assistance and support to families, school communities, and district offices in understanding and implementing all mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

• Represented the Executive Director of Title I at meetings with district, state and federal representatives and at community functions.

• Collaborated to create a Title I support network with other large, urban school districts.

• Provided direction and support, in a non-supervisory capacity, to NCLB District Liaisons.

• Wrote job specifications, created interview tools, and interviewed candidates for Title I positions.

• Served as Case Manager for School Assistance Teams in Corrective Action II schools.

• Visited schools to assist in Title I compliance monitoring. School District of Philadelphia Sept. 1999 – Oct. 2003

Special Projects Assistant, Equity and Title I, Philadelphia, PA

• Arranged the logistical components for district-wide professional developments.

• Served as logistics co-chair for two (2) district-wide conferences, 1200-1500 participants, on equity and diversity issues in education.

• Developed the database used to track Adequate Yearly Progress and School Improvement over time.

• Mentored high school and college interns.

• Provided training on Charlotte Danielson’s A Framework for Teaching, for teachers, principals, and administrators.

• Read and scored scholarship applications from high school seniors for the Wolfe Scholarship.

Methacton High School, Norristown, PA Aug. 1998 - June 1999 Delaware Valley High School, Milford, PA Aug. 1996 - June 1998 University City High School, Philadelphia, PA Oct. 1995 - April 1996 High School Mathematics Teacher

• Taught Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Geometry, Applied Math II and Algebra II at urban, suburban and rural high schools.

• Organized 120 students with rotating rosters into a rotating study hall schedule at Methacton High School.

Har Zion Day Camp, Penn Valley, PA Summers 1986 – 2000

Various Positions, Including Assistant Director (2000)

• Served as a member of the Camp Committee.

• Drafted the camp's first counselor handbook.

• Trained and mentored new head counselors.

• Created and implemented thematic units for camp.

• Responsible for Parental Involvement component.

• Supervised groups of approximately 18 children (preschool) and volunteer staff (high school students) in implementing daily camp routine.

• Organized and operated early-care program.

Beth David Religious School, Gladwyne, PA Oct. 1992 - June 1996 Religious School Teacher

• Taught Hebrew and religious education to elementary school students.

• Supervised high school students enrolled in the I.M.Wise Program at Gratz College.

PRESENTATIONS

• Brustein & Manasevit, Spring Forum 2012, Fall Forum 2012: Presented with a panel from the School District of Philadelphia to a national audience on the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General’s Audit of the District’s use of 2005-2006 federal funds, the audit process, and audit resolution process.

• Penn Medicine: Participated in The Cure is Within print and web campaign (2013); Basser Research Center for BRCA (two genes for which genetic mutations can result in inherited breast and ovarian cancers), Participated in video presentation to launch the opening of the center on October 8, 2012. (volunteer)

• Marjorie B. Cohen Foundation, May 9, 2011: Presented personal experience of BRCA 2 diagnosis.

• Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators: Monitoring and Documenting Your Schoolwide Program, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

• Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators: Creating, Monitoring & Documenting Schoolwide Programs, 2007.

Feiner 4 of 4 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Pennsylvania Federal Program Coordinators (PAFPC): Elected President-Elect April 2014 (had to resign position due to August 2014 relocation); Vice President April 2012-April 2014; Regional Representative, Philadelphia, 2010-2012.

• B’Nai Brith Educators Unit Charter Number 5290: Recipient of the Service to the Jewish Community

Award May 2011.

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

VOLUNTEER WORK/COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Dayton Children’s Hospital, January 2015-Present: Volunteer in the Child Life Unit for general pediatric

and critical care units. Assist Child Life staff with special events and group activities; supervise patients in the playroom; provide one-on-one interaction with patients; make room visits for special requests (games, toys, crafts); and, perform other duties as requested.

• Basser Research Center for BRCA, Abramson Cancer Center: Participated in interview project for video

launch of the center on October 8, 2012, for future trainings and for future publications; participated in The Cure is Within campaign.

• Abramson Cancer Center, 2010-Present: Resource for patients who are diagnosed with a BRCA mutations

and/or patients considering prophylactic surgeries and/or tug flap reconstruction.

• Breast Cancer 3-Day, 2002 - 20012: Walked 60 miles in 3 days, organized 3-Day pit crews, and

successfully fund raised over $40,000 in ten years.

• Coordinator, Youth Mitzvah Corps, Jewish Family and Children Services, Oct. 2002 - 2006:

Supervised bar and bat mitzvah students in their service learning projects. Duties include contacting families of students, augmenting and implementing program curriculum, and coordinating with the service- learning site.

• Para-Chaplain, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Aug. 2002 - May 2004: Assigned and trained by

Jewish Family and Children Services.

• Milford Fire Department, 1996-1998: Assisted with numerous fund raising events.