Dan Dolce
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Instructional Designer and Education Specialist with 15 years of experience in developing innovative curriculum and e-learning solutions. Achievements include a 99% pass rate for Adobe Certification and receiving distinguished teaching evaluations for three consecutive years at SCUCISD. Highly skilled in leveraging technology to enhance educational experiences, promote collaboration, and improve learning outcomes. Committed to advancing accessible education and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Media and Communication Technology Instructor
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
San Antonio, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented a dynamic curriculum aligned with state standards and industry requirements, preparing over 100 students annually for workforce success
- Created an online Adobe Certification study course, resulting in a 99% student pass rate and elevating career opportunities for participants
- Incorporated multimedia tools and cutting-edge technology into lessons, significantly increasing engagement and retention
- Received distinguished-level evaluations in annual reviews for exceptional teaching performance, instructional innovation, and student success
- Collaborated with district leadership to revise and improve training materials, ensuring alignment with evolving educational trends and best practices
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Northeast Independent School District
San Antonio, USA
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Transitioned to a fully online learning environment during the pandemic using Google Classroom and Zoom, maintaining strong student engagement and success
- Enhanced curriculum design through collaboration with faculty and administration, improving industry standard alignment
- Achieved a 15% increase in technical certification rates through targeted, hands-on training and customized learning strategies
Integrated Home Solutions Specialist
AT&T Mobility
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered tailored training initiatives for sales teams, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity and performance
- Optimized pipeline tracking and CRM usage to reduce response times by 20% and increase departmental revenue by 25%
- Secured high-value contracts through strategic negotiation and customer-centered approaches
Training Specialist
Compass Resource Group
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed accessible transportation training modules for individuals with disabilities, achieving a 90% success rate in navigating San Antonio's public transit system
- Conducted training needs assessments and created scalable solutions to address knowledge gaps, improving accessibility and learner outcomes
- Facilitated workshops and provided constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement in instructional delivery
Education
Master of Education - Educational Media Design and Technology
Full Sail University
03-2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Sports Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2006
Skills
- Learning Experience Design
- Instructional Material Creation
- Multimedia Development
- Skilled in Adobe Design Applications
- Experienced with Adobe Captivate Tools
- Experienced with multiple learning management systems
- Google Certified Educator
- Proficient in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack
- Strategic Leadership
- Digital Collaboration Skills
- Hardware maintenance
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Multimedia tools
- E-learning platforms
- Responsive Web Design
- Digital literacy training
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Administration support
- Audio production
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Original Idea Generation
Certification
- Apple Education Certified Teacher
- Adobe Certified Associate: Photoshop, Premiere Pro
- Adobe Creative Educator
- Canva Teacher Essentials Certificate
- Soundtrap Educator
- Adobe Express and Creative Cloud
Accomplishments
- Consistently achieved distinguished-level teaching evaluations, demonstrating excellence in pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and student outcomes.
- Developed an Adobe Certification online training program with a 99% pass rate.
- Created accessible transportation modules with a 90% success rate for individuals navigating public transit.
- Boosted student technical certification attainment by 15% through innovative and adaptive teaching methods.
- Increased departmental revenue by 25% at AT&T Mobility through strategic education initiatives.
Skillsandtechnology
- Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
- Multimedia Integration: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Captivate)
- Learning Management Systems: Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas
- Communication Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams
- Leadership, Collaboration, Problem Solving, and Creativity
Honorsandawards
- Distinguished Teaching Evaluations, SCUCISD, 2020-2022
- Teacher of the Year, AAABSE, 2022
- Teacher of the Year, NorthEast ISD, 2022
- Teacher of the Year, NorthEast ISD, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Digital Media and Communication Technology Instructor
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
07.2022 - Current
Career and Technical Education Teacher
Northeast Independent School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Integrated Home Solutions Specialist
AT&T Mobility
04.2018 - 08.2019
Training Specialist
Compass Resource Group
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Apple Education Certified Teacher
- Adobe Certified Associate: Photoshop, Premiere Pro
- Adobe Creative Educator
- Canva Teacher Essentials Certificate
- Soundtrap Educator
- Adobe Express and Creative Cloud
Master of Education - Educational Media Design and Technology
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Sports Science
Texas State University
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