April Griffin
Summary
Accomplished Curriculum Developer with several years of experience delivering high-quality instructional plans for assorted organizations. Experienced in formulating customized training programs to fit the needs of diverse audiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Curriculum Developer
Love of knowledge
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse learning environments.
- Collaborated with educators to align curriculum with educational standards.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Conducted workshops to train teachers on new curriculum implementation strategies.
- Researched best practices in education to inform curriculum design decisions.
- Evaluated existing programs and recommended improvements for effective learning experiences.
- Maintained documentation of curriculum development processes and revisions.
- Developed and implemented curricula for new courses in alignment with educational standards.
Student Council Advisor
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Guided student council meetings to foster leadership and teamwork among members.
- Organized school-wide events to enhance community engagement and student participation.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to align council activities with school goals.
- Mentored students in developing public speaking and presentation skills for events.
- Facilitated communication between students, faculty, and administration for effective decision-making.
- Developed promotional materials to raise awareness of council initiatives and activities.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities to encourage civic responsibility among students.
- Evaluated student feedback to improve council programs and initiatives continuously.
- Arranged travel arrangements for Student Council representatives attending conferences or competitions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services for Student Council activities.
- Investigated and adopted useful educational trends, technology resources and teaching strategies.
- Created and managed a budget for Student Council events.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase student involvement in Student Council activities.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.1999 - 06.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse social studies topics.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Implemented technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and feedback.
- Organized field trips and community events to connect lessons with real-world applications.
- Provided mentorship and support to new teachers in curriculum development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained an organized environment conducive to learning by enforcing school rules and regulations within the classroom setting.
Dance and cheerleading coach
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
09.1999 - 06.2008
- Developed training programs for cheerleading skills and team cohesion.
- Organized and led daily practice sessions for student athletes.
- Collaborated with school administration on event planning and logistics.
- Fostered positive relationships among team members to enhance morale.
- Coordinated participation in local and regional cheerleading competitions.
- Mentored assistant coaches in effective teaching methods and strategies.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times by athletes and staff.
- Trained athletes in proper technique for stunts, tumbling, jumps, cheers and dances.
- Encouraged team spirit among squad members.
- Created innovative routines that showcased each athlete's strengths.
- Maintained condition of mats, trampolines, uniforms, pom-poms and other team equipment, cleaning, repairing or replacing as necessary to uphold standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Set individual and team goals for improvement in sport, creating practice sessions structured to facilitate accomplishment of team and personal goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Henderson , Nv 06.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - High School Administration
University of Phoenix
Henderson , Nv 01.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas , Nevada 08.1994 - 05.1999
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Educational technology
- Workshop facilitation
- Standards alignment
- Program evaluation
- Instructional coordination
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Event organization
- Feedback integration
- Budget management
- Course syllabi preparation
- Instructional materials
- Interactive learning
- Training delivery
- Social learning
- Instructor training
- Subject matter expertise
- Content development
- Curriculum mapping
- Subject-specific research
- Problem-based learning
- Instructional presentations
- Adaptive learning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Discussion facilitation
- Digital learning platforms
- Summative assessment
- Individual evaluations
- Online learning platforms
- Formative assessment
- Experiential learning
- Learning analytics
- Training plans
- Instructional plan development
- Activity guide writing
- Universal design for learning
- Talent development
- Curriculum auditing
- Test plan building
- Assessment creation
- Feedback analysis
- Standards alignment
- Workplace training
- Instructional best practices
- Learning objectives
- Course design
- Pedagogical research
- Learning management systems
- Blended learning
- Learning theory
- Instructional coaching
- Course planning
- Performance monitoring
- Teaching strategies
- Flipped classroom
- Lectures planning and implementation
- Individual lesson plans
- Multimedia integration
- Educational technology integration
- Organizational skills
- Course management
- Student assessments
Timeline
Curriculum Developer
Love of knowledge
06.2023 - 06.2025
Student Council Advisor
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
06.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - High School Administration
University of Phoenix
01.2006 - 02.2008
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.1999 - 06.2019
Dance and cheerleading coach
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.1999 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Social Science
University of Nevada Las Vegas
08.1994 - 05.1999