Dedicated educational professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Developer/Writer
Remedia Publications
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2007 - Current
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.
Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Elementary Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
08.1998 - Current
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Multi-Age Teacher
Copper Canyon Academy
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 08.1998
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Advertising Sales
Denver Post Newspaper
Denver, CO
01.1991 - 07.1993
Created and presented media and advertising packages to prospective customers.
Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
Listened attentively to client feedback to create stronger relations and shape business.
Finished in the top 5 in advertising classified sales.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
01.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Journalism- Advertising
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
Curriculum design
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Certification
National Board Certified Teacher- Middle Generalist
Awards
Charros Teacher of the Year- 2022
Timeline
Curriculum Developer/Writer
Remedia Publications
01.2007 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
08.1998 - Current
Multi-Age Teacher
Copper Canyon Academy
08.1997 - 08.1998
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction