RESUME

• Curriculum and Instructional Design – Certificate May 2024

• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (ECE Leadership Emphasis) Northern Arizona University, 2019

• Bachelor of Arts In Visual Communication Collins College, 2003

• Program Management - Certificate Rio Salado College, 2017

• ECE School Administration - Certificate ELEA, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

• Program Administration& Management - Certificate AZDHS, 2017

• Working with Students with Special Educational Needs – Certificate Alison College, 2017

• Human Resources – Diploma Alison College, 2022

• Educator of the Year, Ahwatukee Chamber, 2022

• Customer Satisfaction Pioneer Designed and developed comprehensive curricula and instructional materials aligned with customer specifications, leading to a 25% increase in customer satisfaction scores.

• Leader in Development Spearheaded the development and implementation of age appropriate academic programs, ensuring compliance with educational standards and maintaining institutional accreditation.

• Champion of Learning Engagement Created and facilitated training workshops and professional development sessions, resulting in a 30% rise in learner engagement and effective instructional strategies.

• Workshop Attendance Booster Designed and led numerous professional development workshops for educators, enhancing their instructional techniques and classroom management skills, and promoting retention during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELEA Regional Leadership Team, 2022 – 2024

Muscular Dystrophy Association Gala Committee Board Member, 2019 – 2020

New Director of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association Search Committee, 2017 – 2018

• Curriculum Development: Extensive experience in designing and aligning curricula with educational standards and organizational objectives, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for learners of all ages.

• Instructional Strategy and Theory Application: Expert in creating comprehensive, learner-centered curricula and instructional materials, leveraging frameworks such as ADDIE, SAM, AGILE, and UDL to design effective educational experiences.

• eLearning and Multimedia Development: Proficient in developing engaging eLearning content using tools like Adobe Captivate, Storyline 360, Rise 360, and Camtasia, with a strong emphasis on integrating multimedia elements to enhance learning.

• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor educational teams, fostering collaboration and communication among stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

• Operational Management: Competent in overseeing daily operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring the smooth functioning of educational programs.

• Staff Development and Professional Training: Proven ability to design and deliver professional development programs that support the growth and effectiveness of educators and staff.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including educators, subject matter experts, and organizational leaders, to create instructional materials that meet the needs of all involved.

• Content Creation and Visual Design: Skilled in creating high-quality educational content, with expertise in graphic design and visual communication using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Express.

• Technology Integration: Competent in incorporating cutting-edge technology and AI tools, including ChatGPT and Microsoft Office 365, to innovate instructional design processes and improve educational outcomes.

• Project Management: Skilled in managing the instructional design process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Assessment and Evaluation: Experienced in developing assessment tools and evaluation frameworks to measure learner outcomes, inform instructional improvements, and ensure the effectiveness of educational programs.

• Consulted with management teams to identify performance gaps and develop targeted instructional solutions that resulted in a 30% improvement in employee productivity.

• Designed comprehensive curricula for various developmental stages, ensuring alignment with best practices and standards in early childhood education and credentialing programs.

• Led the creation and facilitation of training workshops and professional development sessions for teaching staff, focusing on accessibility.

• Providing mentorship and feedback to educators, enhancing their instructional strategies and classroom management skills.

• Designed multi-modal preschool curriculum for special needs and online learning during the pandemic, overseeing student progress, supporting teachers, and implementing interventions to continuously improve.

• Managed daily operations: facilities, safety, maintenance, fundraising, events, HR, accreditation, inventory, finances, online presence, child observations, parent communication, and attendance tracking.

• Maintained institutional accreditation by strictly adhering to local, state, and federal education standards, implementing best practices upholding educational quality aligned with the mission.

• Doubled enrollment and enhanced community engagement through innovative marketing strategies.

• Established and monitored staff performance goals, led recruitment efforts, and provided mentorship.

• Developed the preschool’s mission statement and designed comprehensive academic programming.

• Conducted teacher evaluations and led workshops to enhance instructional quality and effectiveness, including digital training during the pandemic to boost staff retention.

• Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive academic programs for children aged 18 months to 3 years, emphasizing instructional design principles to foster holistic child development.

• Utilized sound instructional design methodologies to create age-appropriate and effective learning resources, supporting diverse learning styles and needs in early childhood education.

• Maintained institutional accreditation by strictly adhering to local, state, and federal education standards, implementing best practices upholding educational quality in alignment with the mission.

• Monitored student progress, engaged with teachers, implemented interventions, and revised curricula as needed, while actively collaborating with parents and stakeholders to enhance instructional design and program delivery.

• Taught grades PreK-4th and 9-12th in religious education and summer school settings.

• Created age-appropriate, engaging learning experiences emphasizing foundational teachings and deeper theological concepts.

• Encouraged high school students to apply religious teachings to their daily lives, promoting spiritual growth and community engagement.

   

Personal Childcare, Early Learning Program

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