An accomplished educational professional with over twenty-five years of experience teaching, training, and designing instructional curricula, seeks a leadership position in servicing educational programs for personal and professional development. Creator of the podcast, Awaken the Heart: Pathway to Becoming Earth Keeper to actively service the commitment to making a positive difference in the quality of life of children, families, and the community as a whole.
Hi, I’m
Ada Iris Jaime
MARICOPA,AZ
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
UnitedHealth GroupPhoenix, AZ
Medicare Insurance Agent
04.2022 - present
Job overview
- Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process and which programs were available.
- Explained eligibility details and affordability options to patients with kindness and respect.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Landmark Worldwide, LLCPhoenix, AZ
Program Manager
01.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Contributed to corporate strategy initiatives management across teams through accountability, communication and reporting.
- Assessed accurate and relevant information for fact-based decision making.
Creo MontessoriGilbert, AZ
Elementary Coordinator
04.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
La Paz MontessoriMaricopa, AZ
Head of School
06.2012 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Tempe Montessori SchoolMesa, AZ
Head of School
04.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Cultivated dynamic relationships with students, parents and guardians by serving as school resource.
FEMAWashington, DC
Senior Training Specialist
09.1998 - 04.2005
Job overview
- Developed training materials, manuals, procedures and visual aids to effectively achieve organizational goals.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations to determine effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for necessary modifications.
- Awarded certificates to employees who completed training to recognize accomplishments, boosting motivation and retention.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates to develop new programs or modify and improve existing.
Contracted ServicesWashington, DC
Instructional Design Consultant
05.2005 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Utilized knowledge of industry best practices to improve upon existing training methods.
- Instructed adult learners on presentation development, team leadership and business writing.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Implemented employee training programs to improve performance and productivity.
Education
Loyola UniversityBaltimore, MD
M.ED. from Education
06.2008
University Overview
- Montessori Studies: AMI Certified Advanced Diploma and AMI Primary Course Diploma
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN
Master of Arts from Literature & Writing
05.1991
University Overview
Skills
- Staff Leadership & Educator Support
- Presentation Creation and Delivery
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Instructional Methods Development & Training
- Podcast influencer and social media promotion
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- Web-based Classroom Facilitation
- Academic Counseling
- Interpersonal Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Business Entrepreneurship
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Medicare Insurance Agent
UnitedHealth Group
04.2022 - present
Program Manager
Landmark Worldwide, LLC
01.2019 - 06.2022
Elementary Coordinator
Creo Montessori
04.2017 - 01.2019
Head of School
La Paz Montessori
06.2012 - 06.2017
Head of School
Tempe Montessori School
04.2009 - 01.2011
Instructional Design Consultant
Contracted Services
05.2005 - 06.2008
Senior Training Specialist
FEMA
09.1998 - 04.2005
Loyola University
M.ED. from Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts from Literature & Writing
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