Shakia Godfrey
Business Development, Instructional Systems Designer, Trainer
Waldorf,United
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer and Facilitator with over 15 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
District Of Columbia Public Schools
District Of Columbia, DC
08.2021 - Current
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Develop effective methods of delivery, while tracking performance and creating strategic objectives which met mandatory requirements which resulted in 25% increase of STEM awareness and participation
- Daily duties consisted of planning and executing material while still monitoring effectiveness
- Engage in research to assist with development of programs to ensure success
- Actively participate with Leadership Teams in regards to culture and climate, advising on staff and organizations which impacts schools plans and decisions; ensure that changes are established and effectively executed.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
Junior Consultant
Anchor Consulting
Chesapeake, Waldorf, MD
01.2018 - Current
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Designed, developed and executed leadership to accomplish HR metric goals created by company to balance employee and leadership development identify business opportunities. Improved employee satisfaction and overall business culture.
- Provide leadership and consultation/support to senior level staff on people and organizational issues by utilizing data and research of companies needs to achieve desired outcomes.
- Develop instruction and techniques to establish and maintain relationships within organization through communication programs, creating goals, processes, and procedures to improve employee relations and leader development
- Designed quality assurance checklist to ensure all training materials met standards and guidelines
- Utilized adult learning concepts to design and deliver training which helped to identify and implement strategies which improved employee engagement on average 37%
- Developed web-based training materials for clients which allowed organizations to continue to train and evaluate progress and utilize data after contract.
- Partnered with the businesses and HR partners in learning & development to develop strategies to strengthen or fill gaps to promote organizational stability.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues
Teacher, Grade Chair, Lead teacher
Prince George's County Public School
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2011 - 01.2021
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Daily responsibilities included but not limited to planning, organizing, implementing instruction in learning environment that guides and encourages student development and academic growth
- Grade level chair lead and developed teams to support effective execution of all school and curriculum objectives, and enabled professional development and career growth for team members
- Responsible for facilitating collaboration of teachers to deliver best practices and instructional strategies
- Monitored quality of work, resources, and created systems to develop and evolve best teaching practices
- Facilitate reviews and revision of short and long-term goals to develop instructional plan for year while also preparing agenda and conducting meetings
- Arts integration Lead teacher responsible for collaborating with curriculum director and other lead chairs to coordinate and articulate curriculum between district to related state recommendations
- Lead and developed teams to support effective execution of all school and curriculum objectives, and enabled professional development and career growth for team members
- Encourage participation in district and building with suggestions of professional strategies to benefit each department
- Part of talent management team and succession planning activities within school.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Junior Consultant, Instructional System Designer
Payne and Associates
Waldorf, MD
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Designed training curriculums for Naval Air Systems Command at PAX River, MD
- Presented classroom training; classes range from 10 to 25 attendees per course
- Designed quality assurance checklist to ensure all training material meet established standards and guidelines Utilized latest adult learning concepts to design and deliver training
- Developed web-based training materials for federal government clients
- Worked with system to develop web-based learning tools for adult learners
- Assisted in development of proposal to deliver training to Naval Air Systems Command; The project was awarded to company as result of 100% increase of staff completion of training.
Education
Administration Certification - Education Administration
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD 08.2014 - 05.2016
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American Inter-Continental University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
09.2007 - 01.2009
Skills
Group learning mechanics
Curriculum Development
Social-Emotional Learning training
Adult Education
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum design
Training and Development
Verbal and written communication
Strategic analysis skills
Strategic planning
Performance metrics
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Maryland Diaper Bank Board member
- Girl Scout Troop Leader
Timeline
Teacher
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Junior Consultant
Anchor Consulting
01.2018 - Current
Administration Certification - Education Administration
McDaniel College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher, Grade Chair, Lead teacher
Prince George's County Public School
08.2011 - 01.2021
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American Inter-Continental University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Junior Consultant, Instructional System Designer
Payne and Associates
01.2009 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
09.2007 - 01.2009