PAUL RAPANT
Henderson,NV
Summary
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Leader / Educator / Administrator: Dynamic education officer with record of achievement spanning both administrative and teaching positions, complemented by rich corporate background in a Fortune 500 setting. Proven ability to drive student, teacher, and school performance, ensuring administrative programs and policies are well aligned with the ground-level needs of students and teachers. Innovative strategist who can formulate, develop, and execute initiatives that advance school mission statements and create a holistic, student-centered learning environment. Record of designing new curricula, introducing new student life opportunities, and building strategic partnerships that help each student achieve their full academic and personal potential. Accomplished leader who can build and coach cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.
Positive and upbeat [Job Title] with over [Number] years of classroom teaching at [Type] grade levels. Track record of consistently improving student comprehension and test scores for students across all learning levels. Highly qualified with [Degree] in [Area of study] and certified in [Area of certification] in [State].
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Business Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Boosted overall student progress by [Number]% as measured on standardized testing within one year by [Action].
- Created language arts lesson plans for [Type] students to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Teamed with other faculty members and parents to outline IEPs for gifted, talented and special education students, addressing diverse teaching approaches for special learning requirements.
- Sponsored several student activities and clubs including [Type] and [Type], dedicating over [Number] hours per week outside regular school hours.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
Director of College Counseling
Shanghai Guanghua College
Shanghai, Shanghai
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit college acceptance reports.
Lecturer of Business Administration
CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, ICB
Beijing, China
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Developed syllabus, course materials, and determined required texts for varied courses, giving students current industry information.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and MOODLE online instruction to engage and educate students.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Held weekly office hours to work with struggling students one-on-one and increase GPAs.
International Project Manager/Relationship Manager
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
01.1994 - 01.2007
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and milestones.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Arranged for and rolled out company projects and programs that supported company's merchant acceptance and sales volume goals.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
Education
MBA - International Marketing And Finance
Lake Forest Graduate School Of Management
Lake Forest, IL2005
Bachelor of Science - Management
National Louis University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Budgeting
- Strategies and goals
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Technological Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Student Progress Reporting
- Individualized Education Programs
- Solutions-focused
- Career guidance
- Career planning
- Academic advisement
- Performance Evaluations
- College Planning
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- At Risk Student Support
Certification
MS Office (Powerpoint & Excel Advanced level)
AMA - Project Management Skills
Level 1 Girls Coach
Level 2 Boys Coach
Lacrosse Coach
Established boys and girls lacrosse at Foothill HS, with little to no financial support.
Timeline
Licensed Business Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2016 - Current
Director of College Counseling
Shanghai Guanghua College
07.2011 - 08.2014
Lecturer of Business Administration
CHINA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, ICB
02.2007 - 06.2008
International Project Manager/Relationship Manager
Discover Financial Services
01.1994 - 01.2007
MBA - International Marketing And Finance
Lake Forest Graduate School Of Management
Bachelor of Science - Management
National Louis University