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Marlena Jackson

Anaheim,CA

Summary

Passionate and hard-working designer with strong communication and management skills and a high standard for finished results. Experienced in working with strict deadlines and determine to see those projects through. History of quickly adapting to various situations and rapidly learning how to proceed and succeed. Interested in sustainability, planning, and the built environment. Highly motivated to work in a creative environment. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Architectural Instructor

Don Bosco Technical Institute
06.2023 - Current
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.

Architectural Staff

Bickel Group Architecture
03.2022 - Current
  • Complied and create contract documents and design development packages

Project Management

United States Army Reservist
10.2013 - Current
  • Executed communication skills in high-pressure situations & managed multiple teams

Technical Writer / Drafter

Sky Rider Equipment Co.
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Produced Operating Procedures Outline Sheets for review and approved by Cal OSHA

Architectural Intern

Douglas Pancake Architects
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Developed of skills pertaining to construction and design from conceptual to finished product

Auxiliary Officer

Campus Police
09.2013 - 09.2014
  • Ensured that all information received and relayed quickly, efficiently, and accurately

Server, Line Cook, Cashier

Findlay Commons
08.2012 - 12.2012
  • Strong attention to detail with proven ability in quickly learning all aspects of new menus and specialties

Human Resources Intern

Aqua America, Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2012
  • Assisted in company-wide audit of organizational charts for accuracy and compliance

Education

Master of Architecture, NAAB -

NewSchool of Architecture & Design
San Diego, CA
06.2019

Bachelor of Art in Art History -

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Inventor
  • Vault
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Sketch-Up
  • Photoshop
  • Revit
  • Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office
  • 3ds Mac
  • InDesign
  • Rhino
  • Lumion
  • ArchiCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • Twinmotion
  • Outlook
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Curriculum Design
  • Understanding of learning styles
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Academic advisement
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Online Teaching Experience
  • Public Speaking
  • Ability to motivate students
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Technology integration proficiency
  • Student-centered learning focus
  • Continuing education
  • Instructional Design Knowledge

Projects

Sukka with Jewish Family Services, 08/2017 East College Campus in Santiago de Compostela, 06/2017

Timeline

Architectural Instructor

Don Bosco Technical Institute
06.2023 - Current

Architectural Staff

Bickel Group Architecture
03.2022 - Current

Technical Writer / Drafter

Sky Rider Equipment Co.
02.2020 - 03.2022

Architectural Intern

Douglas Pancake Architects
06.2019 - 02.2020

Project Management

United States Army Reservist
10.2013 - Current

Auxiliary Officer

Campus Police
09.2013 - 09.2014

Server, Line Cook, Cashier

Findlay Commons
08.2012 - 12.2012

Human Resources Intern

Aqua America, Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2012

Master of Architecture, NAAB -

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Bachelor of Art in Art History -

The Pennsylvania State University
Marlena Jackson