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April Mallick

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished Computer Science Teacher with years of academic instruction focused on technology use and application. Expert in developing comprehensive curriculum to address current technology evolution and innovation. Personable communicator proven to deliver engaging lessons to target learning objectives and prepare students for success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology Teacher

STARGATE SCHOOL for the GIFTED and TALENTED
02.2021 - Current
  • Designed engaging project-based assignments that challenged students to apply their knowledge in practical ways.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, fostering a deeper understanding of how technology connects to other subject areas.
  • Established a positive classroom environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
  • Improved student understanding of complex technology concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples.
  • Camp Invention Director - National Inventors Hall of Fame 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge in Blockly Coding and Robotics
  • Staff Leadership Team (Executive Director Appointed) 2022-2023
  • AI Taskforce Committee 2024-present
  • Mentor Teacher 2024-present: Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies
  • Elementary Yearbook Advisor 2023-present
  • Coding Club Teacher 2022-present
  • Specials Lead Teacher 2023-present
  • Social Emotional Curriculum Committee 2023

Self-employed

Mallick Memories Photography
01.2015 - 01.2025
  • Business Owner and Principal Photographer for 140+ sessions a year
  • Curriculum Developer and Facilitator for Digital Photography Camps at Northglenn Culture & Arts
  • Online Course Creator with Adobe Captivate & Video Editing with Camtasia
  • Website Management via Wordpress/Zenfolio (www.aprilmallick.com)
  • P&L Management and Bookkeeping
  • Graphic Designer for all Marketing Material and Adobe Photoshop Editor
  • Manage Social Media Marketing (facebook, instagram, pinterest, etc.)
  • Networking, Business Development and Permit Requisitions

Corporate Trainer

Sprint
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Train all New Hires through a 30 day extensive training program of policies, systems, and procedures and new hire orientation
  • Give feedback to HR and Management on new hire progress and system implementation to identify any gaps
  • Train current employees (managers, trainers and customer service reps) on policies changes, new systems and procedures, and soft skills
  • Classroom management and Facilitator of up to 30 employees
  • Develop lesson plans to break down complex information for new hires
  • Maintain 90%+ retention rate through the training program
  • Previous experience as General Manager and Operations Manager for employee onboarding, training, sales coaching
  • Previous experience as Events Manager to build Retail Events Program and to develop a training curriculum for program

Area Training Manager

Godiva Chocolatier
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for implementation of all training programs for a District of Sales Managers (Train the Trainer programs)
  • Liaison between Area Store Managers and District Managers, Work with District and Store Managers to identify any training gaps
  • Guide Store Managers in developing action plans to address any deficiencies and conduct needs assessments
  • Train Store Managers and regional sales sta on implementations of Gold Star Program
  • Sales Instructor's Certification Course Completion and Certificate of Completion, Advanced Retail Techniques Course

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Minor in Mathematics

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
12-2019

Skills

  • Colorado & Texas State Professional Teaching License
  • Technology Education 6-12 Endorsement
  • Elementary Education Endorsement
  • Google Digital Ambassador
  • Adobe Captivate & Photoshop
  • E-learning platforms
  • Multimedia production & Video Editing
  • Experienced AADIE Facilitator

Timeline

Technology Teacher

STARGATE SCHOOL for the GIFTED and TALENTED
02.2021 - Current

Self-employed

Mallick Memories Photography
01.2015 - 01.2025

Corporate Trainer

Sprint
01.2004 - 01.2009

Area Training Manager

Godiva Chocolatier
01.2000 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Minor in Mathematics

Missouri Southern State University