Christina Vovakes-Le Nore
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic instructional supervisor and educator specializing in Microsoft 365 training, digital accessibility, and workforce readiness. Expertise in leading diverse teams, developing inclusive curricula, and ensuring compliance with state and organizational standards. Strong commitment to empowering adult learners with disabilities through innovative technology integration, effective communication, and targeted professional skill development. Recognized for strategic planning and curriculum design capabilities that drive educational excellence while fostering collaborative environments and consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Instruction
The Sierra Group Academy
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Lead and mentor instructors in Microsoft 365 and business communication curricula for adult learners with disabilities. Oversee lesson planning, ensure accessibility, and maintain compliance with state-funded program standards. Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and professional development initiatives. Collaborate with leadership on program development and continuous improvement efforts. Track student outcomes, including certifications, skill mastery, and employment readiness. Researched and implemented tools to improve typing speed, resulting in a 12% increase in students' typing scores. Created 72 PowerPoint presentations for classroom instruction. Over the course of two years, 65 students graduated.
Lead Instructor
The Sierra Group Academy
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintained a safe, inclusive learning environment, fostering growth in expressive, receptive, perceptive, and strategic thinking skills for over 30 adult students per program length. Supported assistive technology use and accommodations to enhance student access and success. Updated and organized instructional materials, integrating current workplace technologies, and accessibility standards. Managed classroom operations, including scheduling and REP group engagement.
Instructor
The Sierra Group Academy
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered hybrid and online instruction in Microsoft 365 applications. Integrated digital literacy and workplace readiness training. Adapted materials to meet accessibility and diverse learning needs. Supported students in achieving job readiness and career transition goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Instructional Supervision & Staff Mentoring
- Digital Accessibility & Inclusive Education
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Hybrid & Online Instruction
- Student engagement
- Curriculum Design & Workforce Training
- Project & Schedule Management
- Teacher training
- Educational leadership
Certification
The Sierra Group Academy
- Microsoft 365 Office Suite
- Digital Accessibility
Deque University Accessibility Certifications:
- Disability Etiquette Basics
- Communicating in Person (Part 1)
- Remote Communication (Part 2)
- Fast Track to Accessibility for Any Role (Non-Technical)
- Fast Track to Accessibility for Microsoft Office
- Graded Exam Completions (Office & Non-Technical Roles)
- MS PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques
- MS Word 2016 Accessibility Techniques
- Serving Customers with Disabilities
Timeline
Supervisor of Instruction
The Sierra Group Academy
04.2025 - 10.2025
Lead Instructor
The Sierra Group Academy
04.2024 - 10.2025
Instructor
The Sierra Group Academy
11.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
West Chester University of Pennsylvania