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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Christie McAlister

Christie McAlister

San Francisco

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Aloha Micro Academy, excelling in student development and sales team training. Spearheaded innovative programs and strategic partnerships, enhancing academic and vocational outcomes. Skilled in curriculum design and solution selling, demonstrating exceptional faculty development and market growth achievements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Students

Aloha Micro Academy
San Francisco
09.2019 - Current
  • Assessed student needs through surveys, focus groups or other research methods to inform program development decisions.
  • Conducted outreach efforts to welcome new students during orientation sessions.
  • Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions.
  • Coordinated crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
  • Participated in state and national events, developing partnerships with industry to increase university profile.
  • Designed and launched innovative products and services, ensuring they meet market needs and customer satisfaction.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding products or services.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
  • Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.

Life Coach

Aloha Life Improvement Services
Honolulu
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
  • Listened compassionately while validating the experiences of each individual client.
  • Offered advanced counseling in an institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
  • Promoted useful resources to facilitate coaching goals.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists or psychologists when necessary.
  • Assisted clients with career training, resource applications, and counseling programs to facilitate life enrichment.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Facilitated group workshops to help individuals identify and achieve their goals.

High School English Teacher

Various School Districts
Various
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
  • Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
  • Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
  • Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for teaching English language arts classes.

Quality Assurance Manager

Walt Disney World Company
Various
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Identified needed resources and aligned with project milestones, deliverables, and prioritization for viable production planning.
  • Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
  • Reviewed current standards and policies.
  • Maintained records of all test results and monitored trends over time in order to detect potential problems early on.
  • Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.

Middle School Teacher

Various
Various
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach students in grades 6-8.
  • Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Coached sports teams after school hours.
  • Monitored student progress by assessing performance through tests and quizzes.
  • Implemented relevant policies governing student conduct.
  • Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Sales Manager

Home Monument Business
Westchester
01.2000 - 03.2006
  • Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, including sales, marketing, and HR.
  • Used variety of software packages to support sales functions.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2021

Master of Arts - Education

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
01-2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
04-2008

High School Diploma -

Taopan Zee High School
Orangeburg, NY
06-2004

Skills

  • Academic intervention
  • Student development
  • Parental communication
  • Curriculum design
  • Behavioral management
  • Multicultural competence
  • Faculty development
  • Classroom management
  • Classical education
  • Academic advising
  • Sales team training
  • National account management
  • Key account development
  • Solution selling
  • Sales operation
  • Sales presentation

Affiliations

  • I volunteer my time to help with animal rescue.
  • I also volunteer my time to help with Adult Education and GED support.

Accomplishments

  • Deans List

Certification

  • Teaching License

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Dean of Students

Aloha Micro Academy
09.2019 - Current

Life Coach

Aloha Life Improvement Services
04.2018 - Current

High School English Teacher

Various School Districts
01.2012 - 01.2018

Quality Assurance Manager

Walt Disney World Company
01.2011 - 12.2015

Middle School Teacher

Various
01.2009 - 12.2012

Sales Manager

Home Monument Business
01.2000 - 03.2006

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Education

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Hartford

High School Diploma -

Taopan Zee High School
Christie McAlister