Yovanni Markland
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Gifted professional with over 19 years of experience. Compassionate yet driven and well-versed in communications and problem-solving. Seeking position with service-driven organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spanish and Fine Arts Dance Instructor
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2009 - Current
- Created the dance program .
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Developed and executed marketing plans to increase involvement.
- Taught groups of ballet, modern and latin dance.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Managed supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order.
- Organized special open houses to gain new clients.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Maintained thorough documentation for all classes, payments and appointments.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
- Choreographed various dance numbers for school.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete City- Wide dance program.
Professional Development Trainer
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
07.2017 - Current
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities for new teachers and school based staff.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Tracked new teachers and school based staff progress and adapted plans to maintain progress.
- Demonstrated use of current teaching strategies for new teachers and school based staff and monitored use to maintain open communication of clients.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Assessed student needs to develop effective training plans.
- Recognized and tapped talented staff to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Recorded and edited videos for use in later courses or by remote learners.
- Educated clients on at-home methods to reach and maintain goals, crafting plans for long-term success.
- Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Chairperson of Interscholastic Dance Program
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
04.2017 - Current
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Facilitated development of program structure within Baltimore City Public Schools to formulate and implement dance goals.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 150 students and 12 instructors.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students athletes, dance coaches and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit yearly reports.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.
Spanish Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
Randallstown, MD
09.2003 - 07.2009
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Followed and adhered to rules and regulations concerning education of foreign students.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Maryland's core educational standards.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
Coppin State College
Baltimore, MD 08.1998 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD 08.2010 - 05.2013
PhD. - Mind- Body Medicine
Saybrook University
Oakland, CA 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Student rapport
Proficient in Google and Microsoft Products
Remote Learning
Group and individual instruction
Lesson plan development
Adult Education
Public speaking
Training program development
Timeline
PhD. - Mind- Body Medicine
Saybrook University
01.2022 - Current
Professional Development Trainer
Baltimore City Public School System
07.2017 - Current
Chairperson of Interscholastic Dance Program
Baltimore City Public School System
04.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision
Morgan State University
08.2010 - 05.2013
Spanish and Fine Arts Dance Instructor
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2009 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Baltimore County Public School System
09.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
Coppin State College
08.1998 - 08.2002