April Wilson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 8 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired outcomes based on research, data, and cultural awareness trends. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Veritas College Preparatory Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to overall school climate.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- 104% to annual growth based on iReady data
Director of College Counseling
Soulsville Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Increased postsecondary opportunity awareness by 100%.
Teacher
Soulsville Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Science.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Account Executive
CW3O TV Station/ Commercial Appeal
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Leveraged strategic planning to penetrate key accounts.
- Provided servicing, management and retention of business accounts worth over $200,000.
- Utilized Rentrak to track customer information and drive purchases of new digital and television advertisement.
- Met and exceeded revenue goals by 110% through generating new leads and identifying new clients.
Education
Master in Curriculum & Instruction - Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2012
Skills
- Industry best practices
- Implementation support
- Course material creation
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum Implementation
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - 3 years
Timeline
Teacher
Veritas College Preparatory Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Director of College Counseling
Soulsville Charter School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher
Soulsville Charter School
07.2019 - 08.2021
Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
Account Executive
CW3O TV Station/ Commercial Appeal
05.2013 - 05.2017
Master in Curriculum & Instruction - Education
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Memphis
- Licensed Teacher - 3 years
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