Astronomy
Malini Rao
Learning And Developement
Allen,TX
Summary
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and coach diverse teams while staying current on new technologies to enhance learning and development. Highly analytical, data informed, transformational leader with successful experience utilizing people skills, communication, and strategic planning to lead and retain staff. Visionary advocate for education, research, and a culture of continuous growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Instructional Coach
Allen ISD
, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Motivate and grow adult learners, effect change through collaboration, and lead projects though completion
- Lead with the best practices of instructional design to develop training content that engages employees, addresses their individual needs, and maximizes knowledge retention
- Create, modify, and assess e-learning modules utilizing adult learning theories, practices, and methods to create effective professional learning and training videos
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to design, coordinate, and implement targeted and personalized learning.
Instructional Staff
McKinney ISD
Mckinney, TX
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Provide leadership, benchmarking competencies, and data-driven instructional strategies to consistently lead my students to achieve higher scores than the district wide averages on quarterly assessments
- Design standards-aligned lessons with high-yield strategies, hands-on learning experiences, and virtual simulations to enhance engagement and critical thinking
- Employ facilitation and communication skills to lead and execute cooperative learning, online discussion boards, and student collaborations to promote social-emotional learning
Professional Learning Facilitator
McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Facilitator
- Developed and led district and campus level Professional Development sessions
- Managed program goals by developing and implementing engaging opportunities that enhanced blended learning, UDL, Canvas, Choice boards, and technology
- Fostered a culture of innovation, creativity, inclusion, and productivity to increase retention.
Adjunct Professor
COLLIN COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
- Instructed a three-credit hour Biology course for science majors and provided participants with a multi-faceted syllabus, classroom expectations, learning outcomes, and course goals
- Promoted holistic student development through intentional lessons, activities, and assignments
- Facilitated discussions on biology and conducted individual coaching sessions with students to provide feedback on papers, projects, and assignments.
Research Associate and Lab Manager
UTSW Medical Center
Dallas
Research Assistant
TAMU AgriLife Dallas
Education
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Rutgers University
Master of Science - Microbiology
Bangalore University
Graduate Certificate - Blended Learning Coaching And Collaboration
UTeach Austin
Austin, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
undefinedCertification
ISTE -Digital Citizenship in Action
Interests
Volunteering
Work Availability
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Timeline
Instructional Coach
Allen ISD
07.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
COLLIN COLLEGE
01.2022 - Current
ISTE -Digital Citizenship in Action
07-2020
Edpuzzle coach
08-2019
Instructional Staff
McKinney ISD
07.2016 - 07.2022
Professional Learning Facilitator
McKinney ISD
07.2016 - 07.2022
Graduate Certificate - Blended Learning Coaching And Collaboration
UTeach Austin
05.2001 -
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Master of Science - Molecular Biology
Rutgers University
Master of Science - Microbiology
Bangalore University
Research Associate and Lab Manager
UTSW Medical Center
Research Assistant
TAMU AgriLife Dallas