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FIRST CERTIFIED TRAINER
Professional Summary

Talented Certified Educator & Trainer well-versed in developing programs and delivering results via a variety of training methods. Hands-on and hardworking leader with excellent skills in building relationships, communicating material and organizing supporting materials. Offering 15 years' experience in Education and Before & After School Recreation Programming. .

Skills
  • Distinguished Apple Educator
  • Certified Apple Teacher & Apple Teacher Swift Playgrounds
  • Challenge Base / Project Base Learning
  • Flexible and Adaptable, Great Sense of Humor
  • Teacher Mentor & Coach, Department Leader
  • Strong Presentation & Facilitation Skills
  • STEM Curriculum Development
  • Engages students with Apple Productive Apps
  • Project Management
  • STEAM Teacher & Lab-based learning models
  • Teaching Hands on Science Inquiry & Engineering
  • Utilizes Student Data to determine interventions
  • Writing Formal / Informal Assessments / Authentic Assessments
  • Community networking
  • Professional Development Specialist
  • FIRST Certified Trainer
  • Course planning
  • Student rapport
  • Personalized Instruction
  • Training and Development
  • Training Programs
  • Training Materials
  • Program Management
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Materials Preparation
  • Online instruction
  • Remote Learning
  • Lesson plan development
  • Adult Education
  • Classroom expertise
  • Online training experience
  • Training program development
  • Workshop coordination
  • Training material development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Teaching
Work History
FIRST Certified Trainer06/2019 to Current
FIRST International – Manchester, NH
  • Delivered instruction on FIRST programs, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials
  • Implemented artistry & selling techniques in support of new season launches
  • Explained goals & expectations required of teachers in training for FIRST programs
  • Maintained strong knowledge of Coding, EV3, WeDo 2.0 and LEGO Education products by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes
  • Delivered multiple in-depth, valuable training sessions to teachers in-person
  • Gathered audience feedback & peer suggestions to consistently improve presentation content & delivery methods
  • Improvised when working without script or during technical difficulties
  • Prepared innovative & eye-catching digital presentations using PowerPoint & Keynote
  • Answered questions & engaged others one-on-one for dynamic interactions
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements
Site Coordinator 21st Century Community Learning Center01/2015 to Current
Crane School District – Yuma, AZ
  • Train Teachers & Students to use Technology: Drones, 3D Printer, Sphere, Ozobots, WE Do 2.0 LEGO, EV3 Mindstorms, Green Screens, Osmos, MakerSpace
  • Design, plan, and create engagingSummer School Program
  • Creates Podcasts for Kids by Kids with students
  • Planned disguised learning activities and made learning fun!
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program
  • Gathered & tracked data on students and collaborated with teachers to plan interventions
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and evaluated staff regularly
  • Supervised & coordinated managed day to day activities for Summer School and Before and After School
  • Responsible for creative design & implementation of Summer School Challenge Base Learning
  • Established community partnerships for 21st CCLC program
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Established a safe play environment for the students
  • Planned, evaluated, revised course content, course materials & connected courses to current events
  • Guided students in using technology to support educational research in challenge based learning activities
  • Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills
  • Administered performance reviews to evaluate each student's progress
  • Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants
  • Implemented reading & writing workshops to increase student literacy
  • Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of quality assurance program
Science Teacher01/2006 to Current
Crane School District – Yuma, AZ
  • Apple ConnectEd Classroom, using Apple productive Apps to provide more authentic Science Lab experience for students
  • Facilitates Community Challenge / Project Base Learning in multiple grade levels
  • Created engaging & dynamic lessons with emphasis on Science inquiry & hands-on labs
  • Created interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest & facilitate learning
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs
  • Employed broad range of instructional techniques and technology
  • Established clear objectives, essential questions, vocabulary, for all lessons, units and projects
  • Taught 540 kids in Science Lab for grades Kindergarten through 6th grade each week
  • Planned & coordinated field trips and school events
  • Taught students to utilize problem solving, engineering practices, critical thinking skills
  • Organized educational activities for students & families: sponsoring FIRST LEGO League Club, Drones Club, Maker Space Club
  • Pursued professional development activities to broaden & deepen knowledge of content & teaching skills.
Education
Master's of Elementary Education: Elementary Education2009Northern Arizona University- Yuma AZ
Bachelor of Science: Recreation Management and Youth Leadership in the Community2004Brigham Young University- Provo, UT
Associate of Science: General Studies05/2001LDS Business College- Salt Lake City, UT
FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League Assistant Events Manager 2015 to Current Seasonal July -January

  • Responsible for the on-site management of event-day volunteers, including setting up registration for volunteers, managing any walk-on volunteers, and problem-solving
  • Presented and Facilitated FIRST LEGO League Coach Training & Workshops
  • Responsible for Communicating and setting appointments and meetings for Management Team
  • Liaison between groups: Judges, Referees, Pits Manager and Events Director
  • Worked closely with Events Manager and State FLL Director
  • Ensured that all tournament rules and core values were being upheld
  • Set-Up, Clean-Up, Logistics of Tournament, Advertisement
Certifications
  • Certification in Elementary Education, K-8, Arizona
  • Arizona Fingerprints Clearance Card
  • Apple Teacher
  • Apple Teacher Swift Playgrounds
  • UPSTO National Summer Teachers Institute for Innovation & Patents
  • FIRST Certified TrainerFIRST LEGO League & Jr. FIRST LEGO League
  • Extensively Trained in programming EV3 LEGO Mindstorms
  • Certified Trainer for Coaches of FIRST LEGO League
  • Extensively Trained in Classroom use of WE Do 2.0 LEGO Education
Accomplishments
  • Apple Distinguished Educator 2019
  • Presenter at Apple's Leaders in Learning conference 2018 & 2019
  • Presenter at FIRST Global Innovation Awards 2019 & 2020
  • United States Patent & Trade Office, National Teachers Summer Institute for Innovation & Inventions 2019 (Attended and Completed Training)
  • President of Youth Innovators Project 501(c)3
  • Arizona Science Teachers Association: Elementary Science Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
  • Coached FIRST LEGO League JR to World Expo Festival Championship 2020
  • Coached FIRST TECH Challenge team to Arizona State Championship 2020
  • Coached First Lego League Teams and Won Regional and Qualified for State, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019
  • Coached First Lego League Team and Won Arizona State Award for Most Innovative Project 2018
  • Qualified to Enter FIRST Global Innovation Challenge 2018
  • Hold Provisional Patent for Aqua Box
  • AZ After School Program: Awarded the Spotlight for FIRST LEGO League Program at Valley Horizon Elementary
  • Designed, planned, managed 21 CCLC Summer Program 5 years
  • Nominated for Presidential Award for Excellence In Mathematics and Science Teaching 2018
  • Awarded Teacher of the Year for Special Area 2007, 2010, 2014, 2016
  • Yuma County Teacher of the Year Semi Finalist 2014, 2016
Affiliations
  • Member, Arizona Science Teachers Association
  • Director of Region 1 for Arizona Science Teachers Association, 2019, 2020
  • Provide and Host ASTA Trainings, Mini Conferences and Professional Development for Educators, 2019
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • FIRST International
  • Crane School District

School Attended

  • Northern Arizona University
  • Brigham Young University
  • LDS Business College

Job Titles Held:

  • FIRST Certified Trainer
  • Site Coordinator 21st Century Community Learning Center
  • Science Teacher

Degrees

  • Master's of Elementary Education : Elementary Education 2009
    Bachelor of Science : Recreation Management and Youth Leadership in the Community 2004
    Associate of Science : General Studies 05/2001

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