Highly qualified history instructor with over 6 years teaching World History, US History, World Geography, and Ancient Civilizations to students in urban educational settings. Special talent engaging at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
History Instructor
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain Campus
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - Current
Experienced in teaching World History, US History, World Geography, and Ancient Civilizations.
Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Created and carried out established curriculums and implemented activities to meet the highest of academic standards.
Preparing curriculums and teaching courses to a diverse and multicultural student population based on established program level and course level Student Learning Outcomes (SLO).
Applying a variety of instructional strategies appropriate and specific to the needs of the student population and standards of the discipline taught.
Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
Implemented different technologies such as online webinars, Zoom, and other online learning platforms to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
Participated in departmental curriculum development, program administration and committee management.
Served as department chair and observed, coached and mentored instructional staff.
Served as the school's community service director and implemented a variety of innovative policies, strategies, and events to promote the school's essential relationship with the local community.
Board of Directors Member & VP of Operations
Above Board Realty & Investments
Orange, CA
03.2009 - 07.2016
Handled and managed day-to-day happenings of real estate office and its employees to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying and selling techniques and processes to maintain highest leverages.
Increased home sales through persuasion, negotiation and ability to close.
Increased revenue opportunities by marketing real estate to various commercial and private clients.
Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers.
Stayed up-to-date on property environmental regulations and inspected new properties for adherence to emerging codes.
Confirmed compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
Oversaw programs that standardized employee training and led to over 30% increase in company's customer satisfaction ratings.
Surpassed company revenue goals for 5 consecutive years.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Casino & Casper Trading (Freight Transportation)
Las Vegas, NV
10.2005 - 02.2009
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, for trucking and freight brokerage business, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Supported and supervised team of employees, including over the road truck drivers, freight dispatchers, and department heads.
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across all projects.
Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with firm's policies and procedures as prescribed by the Department of Transportation.
Implemented policies to insure company's adherence and compliance with the Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA).
Intelligence Analyst/Program Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
Washington, DC
08.1999 - 09.2005
Provided subject matter expertise in foreign military capabilities and strategies.
Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations for military officials, lawmakers and the White House.
Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
Developed program objectives for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of operations.
Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Management
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA
12.2022
MBA - Business Administration
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA
06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Law
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2003
Skills
Lesson development and implementation
Classroom management
Experienced Online Instructor
Experienced Lead Instructor
Departmental coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Health & Wellness Advocate
Self-Motivated
Timeline
History Instructor
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain Campus
08.2016 - Current
Board of Directors Member & VP of Operations
Above Board Realty & Investments
03.2009 - 07.2016
President & Chief Executive Officer
Casino & Casper Trading (Freight Transportation)
10.2005 - 02.2009
Intelligence Analyst/Program Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
08.1999 - 09.2005
Ph.D. - Business Management
Touro University Worldwide
MBA - Business Administration
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Law
University of Southern California
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