Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Tutor/Writer
ITutor By Jacqueline & Company
HOLLYWOOD, United States
03.2020 - Current
Manage day-to-day business operations.
Consult with parents to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Perform frequent examinations to gather data for student's progress and plan their future needs.
Writing blogs and currently adding children's books, and a memoir to the business.
Educator
Broward County Schools
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2017 - 06.2019
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Educator
Avant Garde Academy
Hollywood, Florida
08.2019 - 06.2020
Increased whole reading learning progress through teaching with the Orton-Gillingham Methodology.
Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Educator
Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2013 - 05.2016
Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
Educator
Lafayette Parish Schools
Lafayette, Louisiana
08.2008 - 05.2013
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grade 65%.
Operations Manager
Bord's Concrete & Services
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
01.2000 - 02.2004
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss.
Owner/Director
Imagination Station Preschool & Childcare
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
06.1995 - 01.2000
Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
Planned and created a curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
Service Manager & Assitant Project Manager at Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc.Service Manager & Assitant Project Manager at Jacqueline Electric and Contracting, Inc.