Alex Higgins
Sanford
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a background in education, physical sciences, biological sciences, and information technology looking to further career in Education. Successful at leading projects, ensuring quality tutoring for Valencia students, collaborating with colleagues across the college, and developing systems, employees, and students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Lab Supervisor
Valencia College
09.2023 - Current
- Ensuring high quality tutoring and services are available for all Valencia students
- Building and maintaining relationships within and outside of department.
- Making informed budget decisions based on department and area needs.
- Creation and organization of multiple outreach projects to increase awareness and usage of tutoring services.
- Managing, hiring, and developing a team of over 20 staff members.
- Making data-informed decisions to increase efficiency and operational ability in the sciences.
Instructional Lab Assistant
Valencia College
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Supervise a team of over 15 staff members and provide feedback on performance.
- Work with students to develop their skills within the sciences and foster independent learning
- Manage hiring and development for Valencia College East Campus tutors and other support staff members.
- Manage multiple projects to facilitate student and staff growth.
- Analyzing large volume data sets in order to make informed operating decisions moving forward.
Chemistry and Biology Tutor
Valencia College
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in Chemistry, Biology, and other related subjects.
- Provide recommendations to management for ways to improve tutoring services.
- Promoted to supervisory position within 5 months of being on the job.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2015
Certificate - UCF Cyber Defense Professional Certificate
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2020
Skills
- Manage Science Tutoring Services and Staff Including Staff Development, Tutoring Practices, Budget Management, and Optimal Scheduling
- Student and Faculty Outreach Including Development and Coordination of Several Projects Spanning from
- Maintaining Clear and Open Communication within Learning Support as well as Other Departments Across Campuses
- Using Data to Make Informed Operational Decisions
- Ensuring Quality Tutoring Instruction to Valencia Students
- Collaboration With Various People and Departments Around Valencia to Enhance Student Learning Outcomes
Timeline
Instructional Lab Supervisor
Valencia College
09.2023 - Current
Instructional Lab Assistant
Valencia College
09.2015 - 09.2023
Chemistry and Biology Tutor
Valencia College
04.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Certificate - UCF Cyber Defense Professional Certificate
University of Central Florida
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