Julie Ramirez
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Accomplished Instructor and US Air Force Veteran with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive learning environment conducive to success. Effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Curriculum development professional with five years of success playing an instrumental role in building successful training courses. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Central Nine Adult Education
02.2009 - 03.2024
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify performance gaps and created four program improvement plans that enhanced student success in adult basic education classes and vocational training courses.
- Designed and facilitated three training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
Special Education Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Moderate And Severe Disabilities
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.1999
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Training delivery
- Instructional Techniques
- Adult Learning Principles
- Process and performance improvement
- Strong computer skills
Accomplishments
Speaker and presenter at state and national adult education conferences.
Increased grant funding by developing and implementing four program improvement plans.
Certification
Indiana State Teacher's License #1427757
Timeline
Instructor
Central Nine Adult Education
02.2009 - 03.2024
Special Education Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Moderate And Severe Disabilities
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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