Nicholas Curnell
Arlington,TX
Summary
Energetic Senior Instructor with strategic teaching methodologies for effective learning in Leadership field. Proficient developer of creative activities and integration of technology to enhance learning. Detailed student mentor with thoughtful and creative instruction strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Instructor
Immigration And Customs Enforcement
09.2019 - Current
- Developed lessons for DiSC, Conflict Management, Intent-Based Leadership, and Crucial Conversations for in-class and online instruction.
- Organized, developed, and delivered special activities to build team cohesion and promote learning.
- Utilized MS Teams and V-Mix studio to complete high-quality interactive virtual instruction lessons for over 1000 students annually.
- Shifted between formal and informal teaching methods to keep students engaged, resulting in overwhelmingly positive course evaluations.
- Motivated junior instructors to provide exceptional learning environments.
- Completed assessments of training needs and adjusted training plans accordingly.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Instructor
Immigrations And Customs Enforcement
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems for over 1000 students annually.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics, resulting in a 99% passing rate.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices, resulting in students' accolades and acknowledgment from senior leadership.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning, saving the organization hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Training Development and Quality Assurance NCOIC
7th Army JMTC CATC
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Organized special activities to build team cohesion and promote learning.
- Evaluated student demographics to make effective choices in class and activity development that the organization still uses today.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities, resulting in a 90% improvement in student retention.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Science - Training And Performance Improvement
Capella University
Minneapolis11.2022
Master of Science - Adult Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Information System Security
American Public University
Charles Town, WV 03.2015
Skills
- Video Instruction
- Assessment Creation
- Multimedia Integration
- Conflict Resolution
- Blended Learning
- Project Management
- Adult Learning Theory
- Training Delivery
- Professional Development
- Instructional Design
- Interactive Learning
- Online Instruction
Accomplishments
Developed high-quality virtual training for students resulting in receiving recognition from the Executive Assistant Director.
Developed and delivered cross-organizational training, resulting in an outstanding partnership with Coast Guard Investigative Service, and Capital Police on leadership training.
Consistently requested by name due to charismatic student interaction resulting in organizational travel course 150% increase in travel requests
Designed and developed the Advanced Supervisory Leadership Training Course for Senior leaders that is now a mandatory training in organization.
Certification
Leadership Challenge Workshop Certified Master
International Coaching Federation Certified Coach
LPI360 Certified Coach
DiSC Certified
Leading at the Speed of Trust Certified
ICE Instructor Development Course Trainer
Timeline
Senior Instructor
Immigration And Customs Enforcement
09.2019 - Current
Instructor
Immigrations And Customs Enforcement
01.2016 - 09.2019
Training Development and Quality Assurance NCOIC
7th Army JMTC CATC
07.2012 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Training And Performance Improvement
Capella University
Master of Science - Adult Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Information System Security
American Public University
Leadership Challenge Workshop Certified Master
International Coaching Federation Certified Coach
LPI360 Certified Coach
DiSC Certified
Leading at the Speed of Trust Certified
ICE Instructor Development Course Trainer
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