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McKinney

Summary

Dynamic educator and project coordinator with a proven track record of fostering student success and driving operational improvements. Leveraged expertise in curriculum development and project management at Garland ISD and Change Maker Network Worldwide, achieving up to 50% sales revenue increase. Excel in differentiated instruction and Agile methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation in professional settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Business Teacher

Garland ISD
Garland
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
  • Created, organized and graded examinations to evaluate student comprehension and understanding.
  • Defined and provided examples for types of market structure, such as monopoly and oligopoly.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for business courses, such as accounting and finance.
  • Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
  • Explored pillars of macroeconomic theory, such as Keynesian economics and Austrian school.
  • Supervised students during internships at local businesses for hands-on learning experiences.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to business education topics.
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Encouraged public speaking and class participation to properly ground abstract concepts of economic theory.
  • Created visual aids to assist transmission of knowledge.

Security Supervisor

Iidon Security
Dallas
01.2016 - Current
  • Trained and supervised 7+ officers at 50+ sites (retail, federal, and municipal buildings)
  • Maintained post orders and weekly schedules for officers
  • Increased efficiency and confidence of Security operations through departmental reorganization including scheduling, operations, policy and procedure and personnel selection improvements
  • Reduced general liability claims by 27% through safety audits and training

Business Teacher

Plano Independent School District
Plano
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Followed lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students ( K-8)
  • Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain in a positive learning environment
  • Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
  • Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
  • Provided in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
  • Communicated clearly with administration and teacher to fully understand student needs
  • Applied the knowledge of accounting, personal finance, record keeping, economics, banking, and financial systems
  • Instructed the principles related to business management, operations, and ownership; business law and ethics; international business; and e-commerce
  • Understood and applied principles and methods related to the operation of a broad range of business computer information systems
  • Understands and applied principles and methods related to work-based learning, career development, and the leadership opportunities available through related student organization activities
  • Continued to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of the business community
  • Organized and maintained a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
  • Ensured students conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
  • Coordinated with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
  • Selected and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
  • Consulted with administrative committees to discuss institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
  • Researched best practices from other schools to implement new strategies for teaching business courses.
  • Provided instruction in business and financial management, economics, accounting, marketing, and business law.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.

Substitute Teacher

Garland Independent School District
Garland
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Followed lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students ( K-8)
  • Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain in a positive learning environment
  • Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
  • Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
  • Provided in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
  • Communicated clearly with administration and teacher to fully understand student needs

Project Coordinator

Change Maker Network Worldwide
Dallas
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Drove Agile technical projects spanning multiple business divisions and representing ~$750,000 in potential savings and new revenues
  • Controlled and monitored numerous business coach consultations helping companies achieve up to 50% increase in sales revenue within the first 6 months
  • Assessed projects risks and devised mitigation actions encompassing close attention to contracts and service level agreements by subcontractors and stakeholders, external dependencies and potential roadblocks
  • Initiated, managed, and performed both primary and secondary research advertiser analytics using Saleforce to size additional revenue opportunities for the Sales department, resulting in an average sales increase of 15%
  • Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile/Waterfall project management techniques to manage multiple project teams within the DFW area
  • Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date
  • Possess the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; interpret and apply program policies, procedures, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
  • Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and organizing various workloads; developing, compiling, and analyzing reports and action plans; problem resolution and effective decision-making; developing and delivering presentations and trainings; use of software applications, including Microsoft office product

Education

M.B.A - Project Management

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX

B.S - Business Administration

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Six Sigma Certified
  • Work flow planning/JIRA
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies
  • Project development and lifecycle
  • Microsoft Excel(Macros, pivots and Vlookups)
  • Knowledge of core banking products
  • Process Improvements
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Business Requirement Gathering
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Revenue Generation
  • Standard query language (SQL)
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Project
  • SDLC (software development lifecycle)
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Business law
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Visual aids creation
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Internship supervision
  • Marketing principles
  • Project-based learning
  • Business concepts
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Expert economic analysis

Certification

  • Certified Agile Practitioner
  • Project Management Practitioner (PMP)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CRM)
  • Six Sigma Lean Green Belt

Timeline

High School Business Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2024 - Current

Business Teacher

Plano Independent School District
08.2023 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher

Garland Independent School District
11.2021 - 08.2023

Project Coordinator

Change Maker Network Worldwide
01.2018 - 03.2020

Security Supervisor

Iidon Security
01.2016 - Current

M.B.A - Project Management

Dallas Baptist University

B.S - Business Administration

Morgan State University

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