Hi, I’m
Alycia Nelson
Summary
Results-driven Learning and Development Professional with over eight years of experience leading training initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships in educational and nonprofit sectors. Specializes in stakeholder engagement, presentation facilitation, and program implementation to enhance community outcomes. Collaborates with leadership teams to analyze performance trends and develop strategies that increase engagement and organizational impact.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dallas Independent School District, DISDDallas, Texas
Elementary Teacher
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Established strong relationships with families, staff, leadership teams, and community stakeholders to enhance communication and engagement.
- Facilitated presentations, meetings, and training initiatives that enhanced communication and leadership skills among diverse groups.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to bolster strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement using data-informed decision-making.
- Led cross-functional teams to align learning strategies with performance goals, enhancing instructional outcomes in multiple classrooms.
- Developed educators through structured feedback cycles, observations, and targeted professional learning to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Designed professional development sessions on instructional strategy and curriculum implementation to strengthen educator capacity.
- Analyzed performance data and stakeholder feedback to identify trends and prioritize interventions, refining training content to improve learner outcomes.
- Coordinated cohort-based learning initiatives, managing timelines and participant experiences to ensure effective communication and engagement.
Kipp Texas Public SchoolsDallas, Texas
Elementary Teacher & Grade Level Chair
07.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Developed and led educator teams to align instructional strategies with performance goals, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated professional development sessions and workshops tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Conducted weekly team meetings, coaching cycles, and debriefs to enhance instructional delivery.
- Supported curriculum initiatives by ensuring alignment to standards, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Collaborated with school leadership to analyze data and refine intervention strategies.
- Created structured training frameworks and performance-tracking tools, fostering accountability and consistency in teaching practices.
Trinity River MissionDallas, TX
Program Manager
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Planned and implemented successful engagement events for diverse audiences.
- Coordinated logistics and executed community events, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints while maximizing participation.
- Managed event operations, vendor relationships, and volunteer support, enhancing partnerships and community involvement.
- Strengthened community engagement by building relationships with families, volunteers, stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Delivered training sessions to staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment on program goals.
- Provided ongoing coaching and support to volunteers for improved student interactions.
- Facilitated collaboration among staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to enhance program impact.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to support student academic success through technology integration.
Trinity River Mission Dallas, Texas
Assistant Program Manager
01.2017 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Facilitated daily program operations, volunteer coordination, and student support in fast-paced nonprofit environment.
- Supported community engagement by coordinating events, outreach activities, and stakeholder communications.
- Managed onboarding and training of volunteers while maintaining organized communication and scheduling systems.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to enhance program effectiveness, participant engagement, and operational goals.
WalgreensLaurel, Maryland
Lead Pharmacy Technician
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized support in fast-paced retail and pharmacy settings.
- Assisted customers with beauty and pharmacy needs, ensuring professionalism and accuracy.
- Delivered exceptional customer support in high-volume environments while upholding service standards.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized support in fast-paced retail and pharmacy settings.
- Scheduled daily operations and coordinated team activities to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Delivered exceptional customer support in high-volume environments while upholding service standards.
- Provided product recommendations and addressed concerns to assist customers effectively.
- Managed transactions across multiple departments, ensuring organized operations and efficiency.
WalgreensMemphis, Tennessee
Retail & Customer Support Associate
01.2010 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Delivered customer-focused support in high-volume retail settings while upholding service standards.
- Assisted customers with beauty photo and front-end needs, providing product recommendations and resolving concerns.
- Promoted featured products to enhance customer engagement and drive sales performance.
- Managed transactions and multitasked across departments to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cultivated positive customer relationships through professionalism and effective communication with diverse populations.
Education
Relay School of Education
M.Ed. from Education
01-2022
Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
01-2015
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
- Business communication and presentation
- Community outreach and engagement
- Training facilitation and professional development
- Leadership coaching and development
- Strategic partnerships and collaboration
- Program implementation and coordination
- Event planning and budgeting
- Data analysis and performance improvement
- Client relationship management
- Operational support and communication
- Digital platforms and learning technologies
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Professional development
- Problem resolution
- Volunteer management
- Fundraising
- Organizational skills
- Program development
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Engagement strategies
- Assessment development
- Collaborative learning
- Data-driven instruction
Learning & Technology Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Google Workspace
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) – experience supporting digital learning environments
• Data tracking & analysis (student performance data → transferable to workforce analytics)
• Familiarity with AI tools for content development and instructional support
Education and Training
other,other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher & Grade Level Chair
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
Program Manager
Trinity River Mission
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Program Manager
Trinity River Mission
01.2017 - 01.2017
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2016 - 01.2017
Retail & Customer Support Associate
Walgreens
01.2010 - 01.2013
Relay School of Education
M.Ed. from Education
Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts from Education