Adrian Sterling
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong foundation in curriculum development and a passion for enhancing student engagement. Proven track record of effective collaboration within teams and adaptability to meet the evolving demands of the educational landscape. Expertise in innovative instructional strategies, classroom management, and creating a positive learning environment that fosters growth. Committed to achieving measurable outcomes and empowering students to reach their full potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Instructor
Buffalo University
New York, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on effective pedagogical approaches and curriculum delivery.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for at-risk learners.
- Established partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student success initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Head of Education
NOVA Community College
Annandale, VA
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Mentored junior teachers to enhance instructional practices and classroom management.
- Collaborated with administration on strategic initiatives to improve student outcomes.
- Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback to support academic growth.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to foster teaching excellence among staff.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing learning experiences for diverse student needs.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality across content areas.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas and promoted critical thinking skills.
- Implemented project-based learning activities for real-world application of concepts, enhancing student understanding and retention.
- Set objectives for instructional quality and results benchmarks for students.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Data Science Instructor
We Work Wraps Worldwide
Minneapolis, MN
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing the overall educational experience.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for science education and incorporate new strategies into teaching methods.
- Served as an advisor for the school''s science club, promoting extracurricular involvement in STEM-related activities among students.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback to support ongoing growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to align with educational standards and improve content delivery.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary projects that integrated science with other subject areas for holistic education outcomes.
- Utilized various instructional techniques such as hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations to enhance student engagement in scientific concepts.
- Developed and refined curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and objectives for science education.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to real-world applications of scientific principles.
- Mentored and guided students in research projects, resulting in higher quality work and increased enthusiasm for scientific inquiry.
- Partnered with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, discussing areas of improvement and celebrating achievements together.
- Provided additional support for struggling learners by offering after-school tutoring sessions focused on reinforcing key concepts from class instruction.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Data Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
05-2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
Texas A&M University – College Station
College Station, TX05-2010
Skills
- Integration of AI/ML into data pipelines
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Cross-functional stakeholder communication and collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Engaging presentation style
- Instructional techniques
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Project-based learning implementation
- Testing and grading
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Social development
- Creative instruction style
Timeline
AI Instructor
Buffalo University
01.2021 - Current
Head of Education
NOVA Community College
02.2016 - 12.2020
Data Science Instructor
We Work Wraps Worldwide
03.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science
Texas A&M University – College Station
Master of Science (M.S.) - Data Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES USED
- Category: Tools & Technologies
- Cloud Platforms: Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake Gen2, Azure SQL, Azure Databricks
- ETL/ELT: Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps
- Real-Time Streaming: Azure Event Hubs, Azure Stream Analytics, Kafka (for hybrid)
- Data Modeling: ER/Studio, dbt, Snowflake modeling (for migrations), Kimball, Inmon
- Big Data: Spark, Delta Lake, Azure HDInsight
- Reporting & BI: Power BI, Tableau (integration), Excel, DAX, MDX
- DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ARM Templates, Bicep
- Governance & Security: Azure Purview, Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Programming Languages: SQL, Python, PySpark, T-SQL
- Machine Learning: Azure ML Studio, MLflow
- Data Warehousing: Azure Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, Redshift (for comparative POCs)
- Workflow Orchestration: ADF Pipelines, Azure Logic Apps, Apache Airflow (pilot projects)
- Integration Tools: Informatica, Talend, SAP BW Connectors, REST APIs
- Source Control: Git, Azure Repos, Bitbucket
- Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
- Testing & QA: dbt Tests, Great Expectations
- Collaboration Tools: Azure Boards, Jira, Confluence
- Deployment Automation: Terraform, Pulumi (for hybrid infra automation)
- Data Virtualization: Denodo (integration with Azure)
- AI/ML Integration: Azure ML, Synapse Pipelines for model scoring