GERALYN CLARK
Austin
Summary
Dynamic administrative and operations professional with extensive experience in education leadership and project management both in person and online. Achieved a 100% graduation rate while managing complex financial and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder coordination. Recognized for exceptional organizational leadership and operational efficiency across diverse initiatives. Dynamic administrative and operations professional with a strong track record in education leadership and project management. Achieved a 100% graduation rate while expertly managing complex financial and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder coordination.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Affairs & Estate Manager
Private Family Position
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Executed estate directives and managed sensitive legal and financial documentation.
- Managed financial administration, ensuring timely bill payment, effective investment monitoring, and accurate budget oversight.
- Acted as primary liaison between financial institutions, healthcare professionals, and legal representatives.
- Coordinated medical care, appointments, and communication between healthcare providers and family stakeholders.
- Maintained organized records for financial, legal, and medical matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for daily operations, facilitating consistent care and support services.
Master Teacher / Career Pathway Leader / Credit Recovery Director
Charter and Public Schools
Detroit
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Achieved 100% graduation rate for senior class in 2023 and received DPSCD Operation Graduation Award in 2022.
- Directed credit recovery initiatives and monitored student progress through performance tracking and academic intervention planning.
- Managed instructional programs serving diverse student populations while maintaining compliance with district and state education standards.
- Led data analysis teams in producing academic reports and performance metrics to inform program improvements.
- Collaborated with administrators, faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to drive program success and improve student outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers and facilitated training in classroom management, curriculum development, and educational technology.
- Streamlined maintenance of long-term student records and academic reports to enhance institutional documentation processes.
- Assisted in rewriting national curriculum for the National Academy Foundation Hospitality and Tourism program.
- Detroit, MI
Chief of Operations / Motion Picture Producer & Director
Monroe Studios
Bay City
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Directed operational management for film production projects from concept through distribution.
- Managed production teams, scheduled crew, allocated budgets, and optimized resource use for film projects.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale productions, ensuring efficient staffing, timely equipment procurement, and effective site management.
- Negotiated contracts and distribution agreements with industry partners.
- Oversaw office operations, streamlining payroll administration, vendor coordination, and financial reporting processes.
- Bay City, MI
Substitute Teacher
PESG
Bay City
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Frequently requested by faculty due to reliability and strong classroom management performance.
- Ensured classroom continuity by executing lesson plans and overseeing daily instruction, fostering a stable learning environment.
- Applied behavior management and student engagement strategies, enhancing classroom dynamics and promoting effective learning.
- Tracked attendance records and classroom documentation, ensuring adherence to school policies and contributing to administrative efficiency.
- Bay City, MI
Retail Store Manager & Owner
Self-Employed
Sebawaing
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Managed retail operations encompassing staffing, payroll, inventory control, vendor relations to enhance overall store performance.
- Developed scheduling plans to optimize staffing coverage and improve operational efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational transparency.
- Implemented sales strategies and customer service initiatives that increased revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Sebawaing, MI
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN01-2024
Teaching Certificate -
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English & Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI01-1997
Associate of Arts - English & Nursing
Delta College
University Center, MI01-1996
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Phillips College
Louisville, KY01-1992
Skills
- Estate Planning
- Estate Coordination
- Estate Valuation
- Records Management
- Program Development
- Policy Implementation
- Financial & Operational Oversight
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance monitoring
- Operations & Administration
- Communication & Coordination
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Vendor Relations
- Document management
- Data analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Staff supervision and training
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Development
- Time management
- Administrative support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Financial planning
- Staff supervision and training
Certification
- Advanced Placement ELA Certification
- NAF Curriculum Fellow
- Professional Training Certification
- Certified Test Proctor
- Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
- Leader in Me Training
- Kagan At-Risk Classroom Strategies
- Buck Institute Project-Based Learning Certification
Additional Professional Experience
- Curriculum Development Specialist
- Film Producer & Director (International Distribution)
- Event Coordinator & Fundraising Organizer
- Licensed Pastor and Community Counselor
- Public Speaker and Professional Trainer
Timeline
Personal Affairs & Estate Manager
Private Family Position
01.2024 - 01.2026
Master Teacher / Career Pathway Leader / Credit Recovery Director
Charter and Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2024
Chief of Operations / Motion Picture Producer & Director
Monroe Studios
01.2008 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
PESG
01.2004 - 01.2007
Retail Store Manager & Owner
Self-Employed
01.1998 - 01.2003
Master of Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
Teaching Certificate -
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - English & Sociology
Saginaw Valley State University
Associate of Arts - English & Nursing
Delta College
Medical Assisting Diploma -
Phillips College