Mackenzie Guzman
Johnstown,CO
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Learning & Development Manager position. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Offers advanced training and passion for knowledge and educational best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
21st Century Program Director
Weld RE-5J School District
Milliken, CO
08.2021 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Developed Knights' Success Lab program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Teacher
Weld RE-5J School District
Johnstown , Colorado
08.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed lesson plans, curriculum, and deliverables across five different sectors, directly contributing to development of staff and students.
- Assessed needs of learners through several different assessments to determine learning gaps.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated learners by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Enhanced learners knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
School Leadership Team Member
Weld RE-5J School District
Milliken, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with leadership teams to develop and implement mission and vision statements to lead growth within the community and to guide staff development.
- Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created differentiated learning strategies for staff to implement.
- Utilized several different instructional strategies to support student learning and motivation.
Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
Frederick, CO
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Element Bistro
Gunbarrel, CO
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Drove excellent customer service through coaching, role modeling and incorporating customer feedback to reinforce and improve quality of service.
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
- Helped hosts and hostesses execute timely and efficient processes to drive first class guest service.
- Supervised staff of 20-25 through motivational coaching and effective training programs for service and sales techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2022
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Management Staff Collaboration
- Content Development
- Providing Feedback
- Excellent Interpersonal and Coaching Skills
- Employee Performance Management System
- Learning Strategies
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Learning Outcomes Tracking
- Staff Leadership
- Personal Development Sessions
- Employee Interviewing
- Course Materials Development
Certification
- Colorado Elementary Education License - 2018-Current
- Colorado K-12 Principal License- 2022
Timeline
21st Century Program Director
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2020 - Current
School Leadership Team Member
Weld RE-5J School District
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
St. VrainValley School District
08.2019 - 07.2020
Restaurant Front of House Manager
Element Bistro
05.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado
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