Results-driven educator and learning and development professional, experienced in profoundly impacting performance. Proficient in recognizing and addressing gaps through use of diagnostic tools. Concrete knowledge of learning principles and best practices. Recognized strength in effectively combining instruction methodology and learning principles to create and implement effective lessons that maximize learning/ adoption of subject area content.
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Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Tutor/Learning Coach
Empower Educational Services Online
06.2020 - Current
Guide clients in the learning process helping them become strategic independent learners using prior knowledge, targeted strategies, and skills to advance and optimize their learning
Assist clients apply quantitative reasoning, interpret, analyze multi-step problems, and build critical and analytical thinking skills
Propelled learning mastery and academic success for clients
Increase test scores by 35-50%
Provide instruction for a variety of academic subject areas, guide clients in test-taking strategies, note-taking, prioritizing assignments and studying for exams.
Educator
Oakwood Adventist Academy
Huntsville, AL
07.2022 - 05.2024
Employ a variety of best practice teaching techniques/methodology to drive student outcomes as demonstrated by students achieving over 150% growth on standardize reading test scores and math scores
Foster lessons that drive critical thinking and increase student engagement
85% of students met or exceeded their projected RIT Scores in reading
Create and modify teaching unit’s math, language arts, science and social studies in line with State Standards/NAD Standards
Evaluate student learning through assessments, appropriate homework, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays and projects on a weekly, quarterly, semester and yearly basis
Differentiate instruction for all students through use of learning centers, small groups and individual projects.
Educator
Florida Conference of SDA
Plantation, FL
01.2019 - 06.2020
Employ a variety of teaching techniques/methodology to drive student outcomes as demonstrated by students achieving over 50% growth on standardize MAPS test scores
Foster lessons that drive critical thinking and increase student engagement by 50%
Systematically involve all students in the instructional process and encourage intellectual risk taking
Evaluate student learning through assessments, appropriate homework, assignments, quizzes, tests, essays and projects on a weekly, quarterly, semester and yearly basis
Recognized by assistant superintendent during observations for effective teaching strategies, classroom engagement, and classroom management
Learning Management System Administrator/ Coordinator
Sentry Data Systems
Deerfield Beach, FL
05.2015 - 12.2017
Increase eLearning adoption by 70% in the first two quarters
Design/develop numerous eLearning courses, videos, simulations, and online content
Led ongoing training and performance support for eLearning development for 500 internal employees and 5,000 plus external clients
Create, manage, and enforce LMS standards, policies and procedures
Train supervisor/ managers on reviewing reporting metrics using LMS reporting tools.
Learning and Development Specialist/Trainer
TMS Health a Xerox Company
Boca Raton, FL
10.2011 - 05.2015
Responsible for training and development over 80 employees servicing a multi-service channel service start up for Bristol Meyer Squibb, a $4.5 million client
Create core supplemental training materials/job aids/manuals to meet requirement of program
Analyze trends and determine root cause issues to provide concrete data that will close service gaps for clients
Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate, learner-focused, high-quality, interactive training programs to drive performance and achieve business goals
Evaluate training program/materials to ensure they are current and reflect the industries best practices
Subject-matter expert and first point of contact for training inquires, product knowledge, and departmental processes and procedures
Recognized by EVP of company for effective classroom management, product knowledge, and presentation core/content materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
05.2001 - 01.2002
Skills
Areas of expertise include but are not limited toundefined
Timeline
Educator
Oakwood Adventist Academy
07.2022 - 05.2024
Tutor/Learning Coach
Empower Educational Services Online
06.2020 - Current
Educator
Florida Conference of SDA
01.2019 - 06.2020
Learning Management System Administrator/ Coordinator
Sentry Data Systems
05.2015 - 12.2017
Learning and Development Specialist/Trainer
TMS Health a Xerox Company
10.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
05.2001 - 01.2002
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