Leslie Brooke Walker
Sunbury,OH
Summary
Passionate and innovative professional with a strong grasp of learner development and various learning styles. Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills, adept at connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans and assessments to gauge learner progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Trainer
Nationwide Insurance
06.2022 - Current
- Improve employee performance by designing and delivering effective training programs.
- Collaborate closely with leadership and design team to craft an optimal learning experience.
- Develop assessment tools to measure individual learner progress and demonstrate overall program success.
- Conduct data analysis to identify training needs and recommend impactful solutions.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Worthington City Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Process Management Specialist
Nationwide Insurance
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Led the Learning Program team, overseeing day-to-day operations and executing complex processes.
- Spearheaded the development and integration of coursework and performance metrics into the Cornerstone/Meridian learning management system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption by agents and employees.
- Conducted thorough analysis of existing business and systems processes.
- Ensured effective operations by standardizing, improving, simplifying, or discontinuing methods.
- Successfully integrated new processes with existing ones to drive positive change.
- Coordinated and implemented proposed process and procedure enhancements across work teams and operational departments.
Learning Program Senior Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Represented the Academy for all agents and employees
- Drafted and marketed communications related to the Academy and its curriculum.
- Ensured high-quality learning experiences across all methods of training
- Provided necessary support, including registration, media, and certification.
- Collected valuable feedback on learning experiences and provided insightful recommendations for instructors and management.
- Orchestrated engaging learning events for all Academy participants.
Continuing Education Coordinator
Nationwide Insurance
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed and maintained all Nationwide’s continuing education courses.
- Educated agents on their continuing education requirements.
- Filed course credits, processed payments and reconciled all continuing education spending and commission deduction.
- Maintained relationships with state insurance departments and third-party vendors.
Senior Licensing Technician
Nationwide Insurance
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensured and validated compliance between Nationwide agents and state regulations.
- Utilized strong attention-to-detail when maintaining agent license expiration and commission error reports for accuracy.
- Oversaw and reconciled billings related to new employee background investigations.
- Managed and coordinated essential company appointments for all Nationwide agents.
Education
Post-Degree Teacher Licensure Certification - Education
Capital University
Columbus, OH2020
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH2009
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Learning Strategies
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Kirkpatrick Bronze Certified Professional
- Education License - Grades 4-9 Math and Science
- Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS)
Additional Information
Greater Columbus Rowing Association - Columbus, Ohio
Club Vice President, Club Secretary, Elected Trustee, Chair of the Program and Development Committees, Para-Adaptive Rowing Volunteer, and Member
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio - Columbus, Ohio
In-Class Volunteer, Economics for Success and Our City
Pelotonia - Columbus, OH
Rider and Volunteer
Canine Collective - Plain City, OH
Volunteer
Timeline
Senior Trainer
Nationwide Insurance
06.2022 - Current
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Worthington City Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
Process Management Specialist
Nationwide Insurance
01.2015 - 03.2019
Learning Program Senior Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
01.2013 - 01.2015
Continuing Education Coordinator
Nationwide Insurance
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Licensing Technician
Nationwide Insurance
01.2011 - 01.2012
Post-Degree Teacher Licensure Certification - Education
Capital University
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences
Ohio State University
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