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Edwin Allin

Edwin Allin

Richmond,KY

Summary

Resourceful PLTL (Peer-Led Team Learning) Leader with experience in facilitating study groups, promoting peer-to-peer learning, and developing academic skills in students. Strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving abilities evident in previous roles. Made significant impact by improving student performance and fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PLTW Engineering I.T./C.S. Lead

Madison District Ignite Academy South
08.2022 - Current

Company Overview

  • Madison Southern H.S. (Former) Special Teams Coordinator/Secondary Coach/Team Speed Head Trainer
  • Ignite Academy South Campus PLTW Engineering Lead Instructor
  • Ignite Academy South Campus Lead IT/CS Tech and Media Specialist
  • Lead PLTW Engineering/ Lead Cisco Academy Instructor I.T./C.S.
  • Cisco Academy Administrator
  • Comptia Academy Administrator
  • Developed and facilitated discussion topics for student learning sessions.
  • Organized materials and resources to support student learning activities.
  • Setup first Ignite Academy South Comptia=Pearson-Vue Testing Center.
  • Organized community and industry learning events for Additive Manufacturing.
  • Facilitated problem solving and critical thinking skills development among students.
  • Evaluated student performance based on established criteria.
  • Created a safe space for open dialogue about course material.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles within the group.
  • Counseled struggling students individually to improve their understanding of course material.
  • Attended weekly staff meetings with other PLTL Leaders and faculty members.
  • Assisted in developing new strategies for engaging students during lessons.
  • Served as an advocate for student success by encouraging collaboration among peers.
  • Utilized creative approaches such as games or activities to enhance student engagement with course material.
  • Examined students' goals and interests to counsel on important academic decisions.
  • Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data and insights into student success with teacher and administrators.
  • Maximized student's learning capabilities by creating first flexible hour by hour job shadowing program with partnership in Engineering Inndistry (Hitachi-Aestemo)
  • Identified issues in students and made references to appropriate services and resources.
  • Created and administered student surveys to give industrial partners insight as to how to effectively improve their recruiting.

I.T./C.S. Lead/Cisco, Comptia & Microst Admin.

Hardin District High Schools Early College Career Center
Elizabethtown, KY
07.2013 - 07.2022

Company Overview:

  • Lead Teacher
  • North Hardin Football – 2014 – 2018 Position Coach DB’s, OLB’s, ILB’s / DC 2018 – 2021
  • Special Teams Coordinator – 2016 – 2018
  • Track and Field Coach – 2017 – 2018 (Football Speed Coordinator)
  • Certification Integration Specialist for all High Schools.
  • Instructor for new Early College and Career Center (Opening Fall 2014) for Cisco, Comptia and Microsoft Academies for Distict.
  • Computer Essentials, Comptia ITF+ and IC3 (Digital Literacy)
  • MTA Certification Leader Eight Years in Microsoft Technical Associate Program Statewide.
  • I.T./C.S Lead Teacher
  • Ft. Knox AFCEA Board Member
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Business Instructor

Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
08.2011 - 05.2013

Company Overview:

  • Business Instructor/Advanced Computer Applications/IC3 Program Implementation Lead/S.T.L.P Coordinator
  • Responsible for IC3 Program Including: Research of Curriculum and Technical Integration
  • Research of cost of Vendors for Testing Licensing and educational materials
  • Securing funding from School Stakeholders
  • Ramp-up time to Integration for Online Practice Testing and Certification Testing implementation of Program at School C.T.E llevel.
  • Testing Coordinator and Proctor
  • Certification Tracking for Data Analysis
  • Organization Administrator through Certiport Testing Portal
  • Teacher Training on Class Management and Testing Groups Creation
  • IC3 – GS4 STLP Student Network Engineer Selected for KYSTE and ISTE State Network Support Specialist
  • Varsity Defensive Coordinator, Position Coach Linebackers, Defensive Ends and Full Backs
  • Assistant Strength (Gayle Hatch - Olympic Lifting Technique) & Team Speed, Agility, Flexibility & Conditioning Coordinator
  • 2012 & 2013 Kentucky State Powerlifting Champions
  • Team Technology Coordinator (Communications and Online Digital Video Game Footage Breakdown and Cutups)
  • Provided instruction in principles of business, economics, and accounting to students.
  • Designed and implemented course curriculum for a variety of levels of learners.
  • Developed lesson plans, assessments, and activities to engage students.
  • Conducted research on new teaching methods to improve the learning experience.
  • Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices in teaching methods.

Academic Sales Team Specialist

Academic Edge Inc.
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Company Overview: Academic Sales Team Specialist
  • Simple K12 LMS (Learning Management Systems) Lead Contact
  • Reading +, Lexia Reading, Dreambox Math and ALEKS Math (Applied Learning in Knowledge Spaces) product trained
  • Follow up on customer inquiries and lead generation
  • Product demos, training and implementation
  • Academic Sales Team Specialist
  • Provided customer service to internal and external clients, responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the development of team goals and objectives, as well as facilitated team meetings and discussions.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors, ensuring that all contracts were up-to-date and accurate.
  • Analyzed data related to project progress and developed recommendations for improvement.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Organized and tracked multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines efficiently.
  • Created detailed project plans outlining tasks, resources required, scheduling considerations.

Practical Living Instructor

Jackson County High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Company Overview: Practical Living Instructor/i-Life Apple Media Suite/I.T
  • Instructor
  • Assistant Head Football Coach
  • Varsity Defensive Coordinator (2009 & 2010 Seasons)
  • Position Coach Safeties, Corners and Running Backs
  • Speed, Flexibility and Agility Program Director, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Video Coordinator (Linear Editing and Cutups)
  • Practical Living Instructor/i-Life Apple Media Suite/I.T
  • Instructor

Business Instructor

North Laurel High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Business Instructor/Advanced Computer Applications
  • Varsity Defensive Coordinator
  • Position Linebackers, Defensive Ends and Running Backs
  • Speed, Flexibility and Agility Program Director, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Video Coordinator (Linear Editing and Cutups)
  • Business Instructor/Advanced Computer Applications

Business Instructor

Southwestern High School
01.1997 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: Business Instructor/I.T./Cisco Academy Instructor
  • School Technology Coordinator
  • Head Coach (Boys & Girls) Track & Field
  • Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
  • Linebackers & Defensive Ends, Running Backs Position Coach
  • Speed, Flexibility and Agility Program Director
  • Video Coordinator (Linear Editing and Cutups)
  • Business Instructor/I.T./Cisco Academy Instructor

Instructor/Site Manager

Knox County P.A.C.E.
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Company Overview: Parent and Child Educator - Adult Educator/Program Manager
  • Assistant Football Coach
  • Varsity Defensive Coordinator
  • Position Coach Safeties, Corners and Running Backs
  • Speed and Agility Program Director
  • Parent and Child Educator - Adult Educator/Program Manager

Sales, Switch Maintenance Technician, Technical Support and Installer

Ramcell & Cellular One
London, Kentucky
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Company Overview: Regional Service Area Six Cellular Solutions Provider
  • Generate and Create a Customer base
  • Maintain Cell Site Switch, voice channel and site traffic optimization
  • Technical support for office staff
  • Install hard mount equipment for customers as required
  • Public relations and attend festivals, maintain high public profile for company for generation of sales
  • Regional Service Area Six Cellular Solutions Provider

  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
  • Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
  • Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.

USPS Project Consultant/Manager in Training

Telemark America & Image Entry Incorporated
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Company Overview: USPS Project Consultant/Manager in Training
  • Responsible for Operations of a U.S.P.S
  • After RFP was procured
  • Design Parcel workflow and automation by visiting U.S.P.S
  • Regional Processing Facility in Louisville, KY
  • Technical Proposal Co-Writer for facilities support for proposed Regional Processing Facility
  • CAD assistant for facility retrofitting diagrams and proposed workflow
  • Resource procurement and budgeting
  • Public Relations Liaison for Company
  • Strategic identification, establishment and creation of network of community leaders in targeted cities in South-Central, West and North-Western KY
  • Negotiated Location incentives, local tax breaks with community leaders for job creation
  • Met with local Chamber of Commerce, Mayors, Judge Executives, Industrial Recruiters and State Officials on funding in 'Enterprise' zones located in communities targeted by criterion established
  • USPS Project Consultant/Manager in Training

Manager Trainee

Appalachian Computer Service Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Company Overview: Manager Trainee (Promoted) East Coast Division Assistant Regional Manager Immigration Naturalization Service (D.O.J.)
  • Responsible to help close facility running over contract allotment
  • Supervised day to day operations and assured contract compliance for four separate departments and personnel hiring, training and evaluations
  • Mail Processing
  • Data Entry
  • File Department Cataloging and File Maintenance
  • Correspondence Processing updating immigration applicants as to Status of Denial, Approval or additional information required for application processing
  • Created and Implemented Strategy to resolve a two month back-log inherited upon arrival by utilizing technology (Scanning and VAX) and workforce in remote corporate office in London, KY
  • Generated needed correspondence reducing backlog in three weeks
  • Supervisor on Filenet OSAR imaging project (Paperless Offices) for U.S
  • West (Largest Teleco West of Mississippi) conducting conversions at Regional Corporate sites of Omaha, Denver and Seattle
  • Manager Trainee (Promoted) East Coast Division Assistant Regional Manager Immigration Naturalization Service (D.O.J.)

Education

PLTW Engineering

Madison District Ignite Academy South
11.2024

I.T./C.S.

Hardin District High Schools Early College Career Center
01.2022

Business

Hopkinsville High School
01.2013

Practical Living

Jackson County High School
01.2010

Business

North Laurel High School
01.2009

Business

Southwestern High School
01.2008

Master of Business Education - Business Education And Computer Information System

Union University of The Commonwealth
Barbourville, KY
05-1988

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Union University of The Commonwealth
Barbourville
05-1986

Some College (No Degree) - Core Content Classes

Berea College
Berea, KY

Skills

  • Progress Monitoring
  • Identifying problems
  • Analyzing systems
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Systems Analysis
  • Problem Identification
  • Technology resource integration
  • Agile Methodology
  • Project Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technological advancement
  • Performance Optimization
  • Design development
  • Application security
  • Cybersecurity Best Practice Implementation
  • Technological integration
  • Policy Implementation
  • Testing oversight
  • Data Acquisition
  • Equipment management
  • Technology advocacy
  • Budget Administration
  • Project Management
  • Innovation management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Functional requirements understanding
  • Customer Relationship Management

Certification

Kentucky Teacher Certification (EPSB), I.T. Certification (Lifetime), PLTW Engineering Certified Teacher, Masters of Business Education Cert. 5-12, Vocational Cert. 5-12, Alternative Cert. Special Education - LBD

Locations

  • 304 Memory Ln., Richmond, KY, 40475
  • 552 Billy Keeney Road, Somerset, KY, 42501

Timeline

PLTW Engineering I.T./C.S. Lead

Madison District Ignite Academy South
08.2022 - Current

I.T./C.S. Lead/Cisco, Comptia & Microst Admin.

Hardin District High Schools Early College Career Center
07.2013 - 07.2022

Business Instructor

Hopkinsville High School
08.2011 - 05.2013

Academic Sales Team Specialist

Academic Edge Inc.
01.2010 - 03.2011

Practical Living Instructor

Jackson County High School
01.2009 - 01.2010

Business Instructor

North Laurel High School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Business Instructor

Southwestern High School
01.1997 - 01.2008

Instructor/Site Manager

Knox County P.A.C.E.
01.1993 - 01.1997

Sales, Switch Maintenance Technician, Technical Support and Installer

Ramcell & Cellular One
01.1992 - 01.1993

USPS Project Consultant/Manager in Training

Telemark America & Image Entry Incorporated
01.1991 - 01.1992

Manager Trainee

Appalachian Computer Service Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1991

PLTW Engineering

Madison District Ignite Academy South

I.T./C.S.

Hardin District High Schools Early College Career Center

Business

Hopkinsville High School

Practical Living

Jackson County High School

Business

North Laurel High School

Business

Southwestern High School

Master of Business Education - Business Education And Computer Information System

Union University of The Commonwealth

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Union University of The Commonwealth

Some College (No Degree) - Core Content Classes

Berea College
Edwin Allin