Madeline Klein
Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Passionate Life Coach, Entrepreneur, and Teacher experienced in helping adult learners and minority students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes. Adaptable Life Coach with in-depth knowledge and multifaceted abilities. Leads successful classes with richly diverse learners focused on personal development. Maintains current records according to class protocols and grades students fairly. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Coach and Motivational Speaker
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.2018 - Current
- Motivate individuals, teams and organizations to stay in momentum by building upon their skills and expertise to achieve goals and influence others through in-person and virtual public speaking, presentations as well as printed and electronic books
- I also run weekly motivational workshops for entrepreneurs inspired by greatest, timeless thought leaders
- See favorite presentations used to guide conversation and work together.
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Academica Sports And Leadership Management Academy
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Instructed classes of up to 100 students on principles and strategies of Literature and Figurative Language.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Florida's core educational standards.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Implemented different technologies such as Achieve 3000 to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
English Language Teacher for Italian Students
Keiser University
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
Admissions Counselor
Florida Career College
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment.
- Increased interdepartmental relationships within university to improve student success.
Sales Associate and Event Planner
TALBOTS
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
Lead
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Individuals and teams to maximize their greatest strengths and drive high-level sales metrics with the aid of persuasive language, confidence and organizational skills that matched their individual work styles
- Program Director and Partner
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.1991 - 12.2005
- Planned, designed and delivered effective management, sales, customer service, and communications programs for over 400 small business and corporate clients
- Success of training programs and professional development resulting in the writing and production of a sponsored, local cable TV show "The Entrepreneurs" for 10 years on American Cable then UA Columbia in Westchester County
Course Leader and Trainer
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.1980 - 12.1990
- Senior facilitator for public and in-house programs reaching over 10,000 professionals from a variety of industries
- Developed and delivered course curriculum to support industry trends in corporate culture and implemented 100s of programs to improve performance and growth
- Consistently invited by participants to deliver additional training for the rest of their team through their respective company's human resource departments or in-house school.
Education
Master of Science - English Education
Queens College
Flushing, New York06.1970
Doctor of Educational Leadership in Process - Social Emotional Learning
Northcentral University
07.2025
Masters Degree - English Education
Queens College
1973
Bachelor of Science - English Education, English
Long Island University C.W
06.1969
Skills
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Operational Requirements
- Public Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Public Presentations
- Instructional Strategies
- Professional Networking
Affiliations
- Toastmasters
- West Palm Beach Host Leanin.Org
Entrepreneur Focused On Building Networks of Life Minded Businesspeople
Bringing like minded people together is my greatest joy and skill. When I lived in Connecticut, I started and grew different networking groups. Now that I'm a relatively new West Palm Beach resident, I am putting together a new Networking Group, LeanIn.Org, West Palm Beach and Virtual, under the leadership of Sheryl Sandberg, San Francisco , California. .
I have organized the sponsorships of space, food and promotion and will begin to promote the group this month.
Additional Information
You can count on me to be an enthusiastic team player who's proactive, flexible and resourceful!
Timeline
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Academica Sports And Leadership Management Academy
12.2022 - 03.2023
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2022
English Language Teacher for Italian Students
Keiser University
07.2022 - 08.2022
Admissions Counselor
Florida Career College
10.2021 - 07.2022
Business Coach and Motivational Speaker
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.2018 - Current
Sales Associate and Event Planner
TALBOTS
12.2016 - 12.2018
Lead
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.2006 - 12.2016
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.1991 - 12.2005
Course Leader and Trainer
NYC Metropolitan Area
01.1980 - 12.1990
Master of Science - English Education
Queens College
Doctor of Educational Leadership in Process - Social Emotional Learning
Northcentral University
Masters Degree - English Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Science - English Education, English
Long Island University C.W
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