Zachary Hallak
Burleson,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and instructional designer with a strong background in developing engaging learning experiences and responsible AI-use guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze performance data, and enhance instructional delivery while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator & Instructional Design, AI Leadership Cohort Member & DEIC Member
Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and facilitated instructor-led learning for AP World History and advanced coursework, transforming complex content into structured, engaging experiences that met diverse learner needs.
- Serving on Mansfield ISD's first Artificial Intelligence Leadership Cohort, collaborating with district leaders and educators to develop responsible AI-use guidelines, a practical staff prompt library, and scalable generative-AI workflows.
- Serve on Mansfield ISD's Districtwide Educational Improvement Council (DEIC), a collaborative advisory committee that helps shape district planning, policies, and the academic calendar.
- Analyzed performance data and learner feedback to identify knowledge gaps and tailored content and delivery, enhancing mastery of defined learning objectives.
- Mansfield High School
Construction Superintendent
Arcadian Select Homes, LLC
DFW Area, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw single-family residential construction from build through completion, coordinating trade partners, schedules, inspections, and quality across concurrent projects to ensure timely delivery.
- Directed subcontractor activity and resolved day-to-day field issues by balancing schedule, quality, safety, and project requirements to meet customer expectations.
- Communicated project status and next steps to leadership, vendors, trades, inspectors, and customers, applying hands-on problem solving to maintain workflow against competing deadlines.
Educator & Instructional Design
Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield, TX
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned social studies instruction, utilizing assessment data and individualized support to enhance learner performance.
- Led girls soccer program through strategic planning, staff coordination, player development, and performance coaching, resulting in the team reaching the 2019 state championship final.
- Cultivated culture of accountability, preparation, and continuous improvement, earning recognition as Coach of the Year.
- Mansfield Legacy High School
Educator & Instructional Design
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Fort Worth, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Developed and led academic and athletic programs integrating structured instruction, performance coaching, goal setting, and individualized feedback to enhance participant engagement and growth.
- Planned training cycles, communicated standards, evaluated performance, and tailored instruction to meet specific individual and team development needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
Education
B.A. - History
University of North Texas
01-2011
Skills
- Training Facilitation
- Learning Program Design
- Instructional Design
- Performance Coaching
- Generative AI Adoption
- Stakeholder Communication
- Data-Informed Improvement
- Project management
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Performance coaching
- Effective communication
- Project Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Educational technology
Personal Information
Title: Training | Learning & Development | Program Leadership
Certification
- 8-12 Composite Social Studies Teacher Certification - Texas Education Agency
- ATD - The ADDIE Model for Instructional Design
- Instructional Design Foundations and Applications - University of Illinois
Timeline
Educator & Instructional Design, AI Leadership Cohort Member & DEIC Member
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Arcadian Select Homes, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024
Educator & Instructional Design
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2022
Educator & Instructional Design
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2017
B.A. - History
University of North Texas