JULIE ANN LIEN
Curriculum Specialist/Executive Assistant/Project Managment
6116 S 28th Street, Rogers,AR
Summary
Seeking an opportunity in a dynamic and innovative environment where I can contribute meaningfully to the growth and enhancement of the whole community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Springdale Public Schools
Springdale, Arkansas
07.2014 - Current
- Created and/or modified instructional resources for state standards and 21st Century Skills
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons designed to meet the needs of all learners
- Delivered instruction utilizing a fully virtual model 2020-2021 and a hybrid model 2021-2022
- Met and exceed school, district, & state student performance goals
- Increased growth percentage for students 43.7% in 2022 school year.
- Utilize dynamic spreadsheets to analyze data captured for student academic growth goals in assigned grades K, 2, 4, and 5
- Research curricula that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students
- Communicate positively and frequently with all stakeholders to increase outcomes
- Present at the Innovation Institute to fellow educators on Adobe Spark, Nearpod, Thinglink, Google Apps for Education and use of "Write From the Beginning" and "Thinking Maps"
- Engage in intensive instructional technology investigations through the eMINTS program to achi
Trainer and Course Developer
Serco North America - Affordable Care Act
Rogers, Arkansas
11.2013 - 07.2014
- Collaboratively created onboarding routines, company client contract protocols, and team building for the new contract in 2013
- Quickly wrote and adapted training plans in 2014 to meet client needs for the Affordable Care Act; keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind
- Monitored 4,253 participant workflow and behaviors to ensure client goals and legal guidelines were being followed
- Developed effective training plans to ensure all diverse cultural, tribal, and US military veteran needs were addressed in accordance to the law for these groups as applications were processed for the Affordable Care Act
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for 4,253 assigned trainees
- Analyzed 5 distinct team performance and identified opportunities where additional training would be of benefit
Teacher & Team Leader
Keller Independent School District
Keller, Texas
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Research resources and best practices to design curriculum to meet the individual educational needs of students in my 2nd and 4th grade classrooms, as well as in classrooms of my mentees
- Assess, record, and report data related to the development, progress, and mastery of necessary objectives for every student
- Provide guidance to students, parents, and mentees on educational and social needs related to the well being of the whole child
- Develop positive, professional relationships while collaborating with other professionals on multiple district level committees on established goals/objectives
- Maintain a positive and safe environment where students and teacher teams I led could feel comfortable to take risks and grow to reach their potential
- Serve as project manager for the 4th grade outdoor education experience with responsibilities including multiple presentations to stakeholders of project goals, secure transportation, lodging, and meal plan logistics for all staff and students all while adhering to a set budget
Teacher & Team Leader
Parkway School District
Chesterfield, Missouri
08.1996 - 06.2006
- Foster a climate of teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality within the team whose primary function is to ensure the academic success of all 976 students over my tenure
- Establish progress-monitoring routines and coach the analysis of data leading to the introduction of strategies ensuring the academic achievement of all learners across all disciplines
- Plan and facilitate integrated lessons meeting national standards in the areas of reading, math, and science to 6th graders
- Plan, develop, and organize professional learning opportunities aligned with the school and district goals
- Communicate clearly and frequently in oral and written forms with all interested parties regarding student achievement
- Project manager for 17 - five day Outdoor Education Experiences - responsibilities including: plan and maintain budgets, establish itineraries, secure all staff and other necessary logistics for program success
- Serve as co-director for 6 - Expedition Yellowstone experiences with responsibilities including: multiple presentations to stakeholders of objectives, budget establishment and management, all logistics including: cross country transportation, lodging, and meals for the 10 day excursion, itineraries and responsibility for 40 participants
Teacher & Team Leader
Valley Park School District
Valley Park, Missouri
06.1993 - 07.1996
- Assigned to teach 6th grade reading, math, science
- Provide leadership and guidance as sixth grade transitioned from the elementary to the middle school philosophy
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team climate dedicated to the goal of positive growth and academic achievement of all learners
- Establish assessments to monitor student growth on the Core Competencies and Key Skills in Missouri for each subject area in preparation for state testing
- Coach the teachers on data analysis and create a plan for addressing areas of deficit in student performance
- Plan and deliver learning opportunities for educators aligned with the school and district goals
- Provide support to families and school personnel through my American Red Cross involvement as Assistant Shelter Manager following the floods in 1993 and 1994 of the campus and surrounding area
Education
eMINTS
University of Missouri-Columbia
Springdale2017
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
2015
Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2012
Masters - Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategy
Lindenwood University
2000
Educational Administration
Truman University
2000
Double Bachelor of Arts Degrees - Education and Independent Studies
Columbia College
1993
Skills
- Exceptional ability to understand and communicate complex ideas orally and in writing
- Compelling curriculum development and engaging presentation delivery utilizing best practices to diverse audiences
- Committed to continuous personal and organizational improvement
- Effective utilization of motivational strategies
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and resources to meet organizational goals
- Remarkable experience building and maintaining relationships
- Dedicated to exceed expectations of all stakeholders
- Skilled to encourage optimal performance out of others
- Trained to create student-centered, goal driven curricula utilizing latest learning management systems and technological resources meaningfully
- Successful experience working with learners of all ages
Certification
Arkansas Department of Education
- Building Level Administration, P-12
- ESL/Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, K-12
- Middle Childhood: Science/Math/Language Arts/Social Studies, Grades 4-8
- Grade 5-6 Endorsement, P-4
- Early Childhood Education, PK-4
American Red Cross
- First Aid
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Stop the Bleed
Timeline
Teacher
Springdale Public Schools
07.2014 - Current
Trainer and Course Developer
Serco North America - Affordable Care Act
11.2013 - 07.2014
Teacher & Team Leader
Keller Independent School District
07.2007 - 06.2013
Teacher & Team Leader
Parkway School District
08.1996 - 06.2006
Teacher & Team Leader
Valley Park School District
06.1993 - 07.1996
eMINTS
University of Missouri-Columbia
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Educational Administration
Lamar University
Masters - Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategy
Lindenwood University
Educational Administration
Truman University
Double Bachelor of Arts Degrees - Education and Independent Studies
Columbia College
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