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Germaine Semien

Oakland,CA

Summary

Seasoned educator specializing in nursing, medical , curriculum writing and English as a Second Language. Provided over 30 years of vocational education to adult learners. Highly talented in creating comprehensive training programs and leading instruction in the classroom and virtual settings. Adept at using adult learning techniques and theory to achieve optimal results. Adult education instructor recognized as highly organized and driven. Employed effective and efficient teaching methods while focusing on each student's individual needs—background working one-on-one with students or in small group classrooms.

Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner, and conflict manager with an advanced understanding of training needs for each department. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.

Talented, personable ESL Teacher with an MA in TESOL and familiarity with diverse cultures. Delivered high-level English instruction to students. Exceptional communication skills helped students to increase vocabulary, fluency, and cultural understanding.

Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 6 years of experience in e-learning and 20 years of curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Education/ESL Instructor/Career Tech Coordin

Hayward Unified School District 24411 Amador St.
01.2012 - Current
  • Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Instructed through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Medical Terminology Caregiver, Optometry Assistant, and Introduction to Medical Assisting.
  • Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
  • Developed customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.

Career Advancement Manager

Homebridge 1035 Market Street L-1
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Established communication strategies focused on helping further center goals.
  • Planned and managed the design, content, design, and production of educational materials.
  • Met deadlines, exceeded expectations, and effectively rolled out new STEPS, VESL, designed mandatory training campaigns
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes while managing a small team
  • Provided client care, as well as skill demonstration at the client bedside for Caregivers
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Facilitator

Hayward Unified Schools
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Serve as subject matter expert in Diversity and Inclusion training and education initiatives that contribute to Hayward Unified Schools' goals and objectives.
  • Provided strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, building climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values to staff of fifty. Maintained compliance with collaboration with Hayward Unified School District stakeholders.

Volunteer

Hayward Adult School, ESL Department
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Enhanced operations by completing wide variety of tasks, freeing up valuable time for full-time employees.
  • Created engaging, fun, learning sessions by teaching classes on making appointments, reading medication labels, and making complaint of pain or discomfort to doctor.
  • Provided general assistance to classroom teachers, including distributing paperwork and cleaning up areas after class.

Director of Staff Development

Elder Care Alliance 1301 Marina Village Parkway
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
  • Managed employee orientation training process for more than 200 employees each year.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees in nursing department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.

Adult Educator

Oakland Unified School District Edward Shands
09.2007 - 01.2008
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Worked with average of 25-30 students per class.

Instructor

San Mateo County Office Of Education 101 Twin Dolp
09.2003 - 06.2007
  • Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
  • Educated students on Certified Nursing Assistant and Insurance Billing and Coding applying variety of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
  • Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
  • Provided clear, informative lectures on long-term care to classes of 30 students.

Computer Instructor

San Mateo County Office Of Education
09.2001 - 06.2007
  • Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 30 students per class.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Taught MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Access.

Director of Staff Development

Hillhaven Nursing Home (Defunct)
01.2001 - 06.2004
  • Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for 75 staff members.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees in nursing department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.

Nurse Technician

San Mateo County Office Of Education
09.1989 - 06.2001
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Monitored progress of 15 students per Department of Health Services and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.

Charge Nurse

Hillhaven Nursing Home (Defunct)
12.1988 - 08.1991
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Recovery Room Nurse

Planned Parenthood
12.1988 - 08.1991
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing, and pain levels to notify the assigned physician of observed complications.
  • Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions, including medication administration, infection complications

Education

Master of Science - ELearning

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA

Master of Arts - TESOL

Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Literary And Intercultural Studies

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

High School Diploma -

South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Job training expertise
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student-centered learning
  • LMS
  • Remote Learning
  • Online instruction
  • Supervising students
  • Competency-based education
  • Clinical rotation supervision
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Continuing education requirements
  • Adult learning theories

Timeline

Career Advancement Manager

Homebridge 1035 Market Street L-1
01.2022 - 01.2024

Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Facilitator

Hayward Unified Schools
09.2020 - 12.2021

Volunteer

Hayward Adult School, ESL Department
09.2019 - 03.2020

Adult Education/ESL Instructor/Career Tech Coordin

Hayward Unified School District 24411 Amador St.
01.2012 - Current

Director of Staff Development

Elder Care Alliance 1301 Marina Village Parkway
01.2008 - 01.2012

Adult Educator

Oakland Unified School District Edward Shands
09.2007 - 01.2008

Instructor

San Mateo County Office Of Education 101 Twin Dolp
09.2003 - 06.2007

Computer Instructor

San Mateo County Office Of Education
09.2001 - 06.2007

Director of Staff Development

Hillhaven Nursing Home (Defunct)
01.2001 - 06.2004

Nurse Technician

San Mateo County Office Of Education
09.1989 - 06.2001

Charge Nurse

Hillhaven Nursing Home (Defunct)
12.1988 - 08.1991

Recovery Room Nurse

Planned Parenthood
12.1988 - 08.1991

Master of Science - ELearning

California State University - East Bay

Master of Arts - TESOL

Notre Dame De Namur University

Bachelor of Arts - Literary And Intercultural Studies

Dominican University of California

Associate of Science - Nursing

Madison Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

South San Francisco High School
Germaine Semien