Consulted with clients as Workforce Development Specialist to determine employment needs, scale, goals and urgency. Developed and oversaw education and training, assessed activity success rates and served as mentor throughout learning processes. Managed budgets, anticipated potential cost overruns, and presented budget requirements to decision-makers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Grace Crossing Academy
07.2022 - Current
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention.
Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Workforce Development Leader
Redeemed Ministries
01.2020 - Current
Produced training materials such as guides and online learning modules to reiterate information shared in training sessions.
Administered information and education to community and employers about available programs.
Assisted job seekers with vocational and technical school training.
Interviewed job seekers to determine needs and brought employers and job seekers together.
Educated job seekers on online employment formats and discussed specific requirements for online applications.
Facilitated lessons on job readiness, resume writing and career search resources.
Lead Teacher, Food Specialist
The Children's Courtyard
01.2013 - 12.2019
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to continuously support student development and personal growth.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Monitored food safety and always handled components and finished dishes per standards.
Assistant Teacher, Food Specialist
First Kids Academy, The Woodlands First Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2013
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and be respectful leading by example.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
Education
Online & Monthly In-House Training, The Children's Courtyard, The - Early Childhood Education
The Children's Courtyard
Woodlands, Houston, TX
2019
General Studies
The Woodlands High School
2006
Skills
Technical Training
Training and Workforce Development
Compliance Training
Job Analysis
Marketing Materials
Agile workflow processes
Scheduling
Project implementation
Classroom expertise
Judgment and Decision Making
Early childhood development
Teaching
Care Planning
Activities planning
Dietary requirements
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
Student assessment
Curriculum development
Empathy and patience
Timeline
Teacher
Grace Crossing Academy
07.2022 - Current
Workforce Development Leader
Redeemed Ministries
01.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher, Food Specialist
The Children's Courtyard
01.2013 - 12.2019
Assistant Teacher, Food Specialist
First Kids Academy, The Woodlands First Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2013
General Studies
The Woodlands High School
Online & Monthly In-House Training, The Children's Courtyard, The - Early Childhood Education
Administrator / Acting Administrator at Grace Bible Fellowship / Grace Christian AcademyAdministrator / Acting Administrator at Grace Bible Fellowship / Grace Christian Academy