Driven professional with demonstrated capabilities in education and management. Innate ability to positively influence others using both spoken and written communication methods. Instinctual in visualizing, formulating, and following through on new initiatives. Collaborative and motivational leader, with a knack for bringing people together to achieve common goals. Proven track record of establishing goals, measuring progress, and using metrics to inform future decisions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PE Educator
Duval County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Taught physical education classes to grades kindergarten-5th covering movement competencies, sports, and safety
Enhanced students' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson activities
Maintained proper classroom management by establishing positive relationships with my students, and consistent ritual and routines within my classroom
Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments to provide constructive feedback to my students and promote growth
Differentiated various physical activities to accommodate all skill levels and abilities
Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds to increase physical activity on campus
Received annual 'Highly Effective' evaluations from administration for consistently exceeding instructional expectations
Manager Of Training And Organizational Development
Vast Bridges
01.2014 - 08.2018
Developed, coordinated, and directed all Vast Bridges' sales training programs to ensure maximum effectiveness and quick success among newly hired sales agents
Effectively managed a sales team that included two performance managers and fifteen sales agents
Increased the average conversion rates of newly hired Sales Agents by 5% during their respective probationary periods
Nominated by my peers as 'Employee of the Month' in December 2014 and 'Employee of the Year' in 2015
Evaluated and measured the success of ongoing training programs through testing and analytics
Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
Reinvented how the sales team interacts with prospective clients by developing a signature sales process and successful rebuttals to our most common objections
ELA Elementary Educator
Duval County Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2014
Produced largest concentration of students who progressed at least one level for reading in the State Administered Exam in 2011 for Lake Forest Elementary through explicit instruction and differentiated lesson planning
Nominated by my peers as 'Teacher of the Year' in 2011
Chosen to lead the CHAMPs Committee for Lake Forest Elementary in 2012 and provided professional development to my colleagues on Classroom Management
Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from school management and district officials
Mastered the slow-release process of "I do, we do, you do"
Instructed more than 25 students through mini lessons, discussions, small-group activities, and guided reading
Implemented a classroom management program to ensure optimal behavior from at-risk students
Planned, monitored, and assessed a long-term reading instructional program which was consistent with DCPS regulations and Common Core Standards
Experienced in Primary and Intermediate ELA instruction
Education
Master of Arts - Social Studies Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl
2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl
2009
Timeline
PE Educator
Duval County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Manager Of Training And Organizational Development