Lori Felder
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Dynamic supervisor with a proven track record at Catapult Learning, excelling in program management and professional development. Leveraged exceptional communication skills to enhance professional development initiatives and ensure customer satisfaction with high-quality programming. A strategic thinker dedicated to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, while adeptly providing instructional coaching and guidance to enrich learning experiences.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
05.2019 - Current
- Utilized internet-based language program to deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated immersive language activities that enhanced student participation and retention.
- Assessed student progress through formal evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Established strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators, fostering positive relationships.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
Professional Development Coordinator/Supervisor
Catapult Learning
06.2022 - 2025
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance educator skills and instructional strategies while facilitating communication between specialists and school administrators.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for professional development events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Administered budget distribution for professional development activities while meeting the demands of federal, state, and local school guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with districts.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
Professional Learning Facilitator
Lexia Learning
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Facilitated interactive learning sessions to enhance participant engagement and knowledge retention.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys and adjusted content accordingly.
- Planned and facilitated technology-based reading workshops in accordance with school system's curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Enhanced learner engagement by incorporating interactive activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reflecting on personal instructional practices and seeking feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-2
Franklin Academy and Imagine Schools
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
Kindermusik Director/Franchise Owner
Self-employeed
05.1998 - 08.2004
- Oversaw business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses to foster community support and drive traffic to the franchise location.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
George Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- Relationship management
- Strategic program leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Accomplished learning facilitator
- Exceptional communicator
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective organizational skills
- Analytical decision-making
- Proficient in conflict resolution
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Professional Development Coordinator/Supervisor
Catapult Learning
06.2022 - 2025
English as a Second Language Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
05.2019 - Current
Professional Learning Facilitator
Lexia Learning
07.2016 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-2
Franklin Academy and Imagine Schools
08.2004 - 06.2016
Kindermusik Director/Franchise Owner
Self-employeed
05.1998 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
George Washington University
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