Tim Jenkins
Irving,TX
Summary
Learning & Development professional with experience in corporate training, instructional design, curriculum development, and employee development. Skilled in designing engaging learning experiences, developing onboarding resources, conducting training needs assessments, and evaluating program effectiveness. Experienced with Workday, Articulate, learning management systems, and stakeholder collaboration to support employee growth and organizational goals. Combines corporate L&D experience with a Master of Education and a strong foundation in performance improvement, data-informed decision-making, and continuous learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ACES/Special Education Teacher
Saginaw High School/Finley Jr. High School
02.2025 - Current
- Program Development & Implementation: Managed implementation and ongoing support of 10–15 individualized development plans, aligning assessment findings, defined objectives, and intervention strategies with participant needs.
- Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis: Conducted weekly progress monitoring to evaluate performance against established goals, identify development needs, and inform adjustments to individualized support strategies.
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of 3–5 stakeholders to coordinate individualized plans, communicate progress, and align intervention strategies with documented objectives.
- Training & Skill Development: Delivered targeted, individualized learning and skill-building interventions across academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and adaptive-development domains.
- Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Reviewed behavioral assessment findings and performance data to identify skill gaps, assess progress toward established objectives, and guide ongoing program adjustments.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintained program documentation, progress-monitoring records, and intervention-related information to support compliance, continuity of services, and informed decision-making.
- Individualized Needs Assessment: Applied assessment findings, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), to identify development priorities and inform customized intervention planning.
Learning & Development Specialist
Sendero Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Conducted training needs analyses in collaboration with leadership, managers, and employees to identify skill gaps and align learning initiatives with organizational objectives and workforce development priorities.
- Designed and developed 10–15 training courses and 25 job aids, including facilitator guides, participant materials, and e-learning resources, to support employee learning, knowledge retention, and on-the-job performance.
- Supported training and learning initiatives reaching an estimated 151–500 employees, using blended learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and improve access to training.
- Enhanced the new-hire onboarding experience through targeted training initiatives and feedback-driven improvements, refining learning resources to better address employee needs and support onboarding effectiveness.
- Developed and delivered engaging training experiences using presentations, demonstrations, videos, interactive exercises, and hands-on activities to promote knowledge acquisition and practical application.
- Leveraged Workday and Articulate to support learning administration, e-learning development, training coordination, and the organization and delivery of learning resources.
- Evaluated third-party training resources and learning technologies to identify solutions that supported employee upskilling, workforce development, and organizational capability-building.
- Assessed training effectiveness using learner feedback, surveys, assessments, and performance indicators, applying findings to recommend program enhancements and improve the learning experience.
- Coordinated training operations, including scheduling, LMS organization, participation tracking, logistics, and budget monitoring, to support efficient and consistent program delivery.
- Designed learning programs for consulting teams at Sendero.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new Sendero consultants.
- Coordinated training calendars across Sendero business units.
- Managed learning content in LMS platforms.
- Reviewed competency gaps for consulting roles.
- Maintained records of all training activities including attendance rosters and evaluation forms.
English/Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Educated over 250 students in English, adapting the curriculum to meet each learner’s unique needs and closely tracking their progress.
- Coordinated individualized support plans for students, working closely with teachers and specialists to tailor effective interventions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive student information and assessments, ensuring trust and respect throughout the educational process.
- Cultivated strong relationships with a diverse student body, addressing both academic and personal challenges to nurture a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
HR Assistant
Willbros Construction
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported daily HR operations as an employee–HR liaison, managing approximately 10–25 employee requests per week, addressing policy-related questions, and maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel information.
- Coordinated onboarding and new-hire orientation for 30+ employees, facilitating documentation collection, employee setup in Workday, and I-9 compliance support to streamline onboarding and reduce delays caused by missing paperwork.
- Maintained employee records and personnel documentation in Workday HRIS, supporting accurate data management, organized recordkeeping, audit preparation, and timely responses to HR reporting requests from leadership.
- Supported employee onboarding and offboarding for construction crews and office staff.
- Maintained personnel files and confidential records for Willbros Construction.
Recruiting Specialist
Crossmark
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Employee Lifecycle Management: Supported end-to-end employee lifecycle processes for a workforce of fewer than 100 employees, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee status changes, personnel documentation, and HRIS updates.
- HR Operations & Employee Support: Supported core HR functions across staffing, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and training coordination, facilitating consistent HR service delivery and workforce support.
- HRIS Administration & Data Integrity: Performed daily updates to employee records across Oracle and HRIS platforms, maintaining accurate personnel information and supporting reliable reporting, records management, and operational continuity.
- Policy Administration & Employee Relations: Responded to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and documentation requirements, providing guidance and coordinating issue resolution while maintaining confidentiality.
- Personnel Records & Compliance Support: Maintained employee files, employment verification records, and separated-employee documentation to support recordkeeping standards, compliance requirements, and audit preparation.
- Human Capital Management Collaboration: Represented HCM on cross-functional committees and supported HR initiatives by communicating operational needs, sharing process knowledge, and contributing to consistent application of HR practices.
- Process Coordination & Continuous Improvement: Supported HR process consistency through organized documentation, accurate system updates, and adherence to established procedures and industry practices.
Education
MS. In Education -
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Talent Development & Training Coordination
- HRIS & Database Management (Workday, Oracle)
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Policy & Compliance Management
- Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Individualized education plans
- Progress evaluations
- Parent communications
- Excellent classroom management
- Training evaluation
- Onboarding coordination
- Employee relations
- Detail orientation
- Employee engagement
- Learning management systems
- Learning needs analysis
Affiliations
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Member, Dallas HR
- Member, Association of Talent Development (ATD)
Summary - Objective
Resourceful teacher with a strong background in training, communication, and program management seeking to transition into a Human Resource or Talent Development role. Experienced in leading learning initiatives, supporting diverse groups, managing projects, analyzing performance data, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment. Excited to apply transferrable skills to support talent growth, strengthen organizational culture and improve employee outcomes.
Coursework
- Risk Management
- HR Strategy
- HR Management
- Internal & External Recruiting
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning Theory
- Employee Training
Timeline
ACES/Special Education Teacher
Saginaw High School/Finley Jr. High School
02.2025 - Current
Learning & Development Specialist
Sendero Consulting
06.2022 - 11.2024
English/Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2018 - 05.2022
HR Assistant
Willbros Construction
07.2017 - 08.2018
Recruiting Specialist
Crossmark
05.2016 - 07.2017
MS. In Education -
University of North Texas