Zenda Lee
Kansas City
Summary
Skilled Training Specialist highly effective a conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as safety and security, education, and curriculum. Enthusiastic personality with a hands-on, creative style. Ready to apply 15 years' experience to a challenging long-term position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2013 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction, addressing individual learning gaps.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Security Trainer
Strategos International
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Mentored new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining a secure environment.
- Increased employee confidence in handling emergencies by providing hands-on exercises and simulations during training sessions.
- Developed customized training materials for specific security scenarios, ensuring thorough preparedness.
- Established relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance collaboration during critical situations or investigations.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Tutor
University of West Florida
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
- Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
United States Military
US Navy
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Trained junior sailors on flight deck safety.
- Assisted in safe launch and recovery of aircraft onboard USS Saipan.
- Provided ship security detail.
- Trained junior sailors on shipboard safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Facilitated safety training to district of over 3, 500 employees in the event of an active threat occurs.
- Worked as 1099 employee for international company to train districts in the Kansas City area on active threats.
- Taught over 300 elementary students over 12 years.
- Lead staff of 60 in behavior management of students.
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certification -Missouri Department of Education.
- Endorsement from University of West Florida in English as a Second Language
- Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification -Missouri Department of Education.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Trainer
Strategos International
01.2017 - 01.2021
Elementary School Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2013 - Current
Tutor
University of West Florida
08.2011 - 12.2012
United States Military
US Navy
06.2003 - 04.2007
- Early Childhood Education Certification -Missouri Department of Education.
- Endorsement from University of West Florida in English as a Second Language
- Elementary Education Certification - Missouri Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification -Missouri Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of West Florida
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