Energetic retired educator genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about life long learning and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of learners at Middle, High School and College Level . Excellent communication techniques for any level in the school environment.
Knowledgeable an specialized in team leadership and strategic planning, with a desire to contribute to school and student success.
I am accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies, and encouraging students to engage in group work to solve problems in team-driven approach. Dedicated, with experience in business management and education at the high school and college level . Adaptable and approachable, and have the ability to adapt to any learning style. Mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.
Skills
Organizational ab
Literacy Skills
Individualized instruction
Curriculum Development
Verbal and written communication
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Smart Board operation
Work History
08/2008 to 01/2015
Middle School TeacherThe Equity Project (Tep) Charter School – New York, NY,
Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
07/2007 to 09/2009
A Junc ProfessorUniversity Of Phoenix, Central Administration – City, STATE,
Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
08/1974 to 05/2007
National Service Marketing Manager US/CanadaXerox Corporation – City, STATE,
Implemented new product line launches by initiating strategic advertising projects, marketing tactics and social media alliances.
Promoted programs, products and services with multi-channel strategies.
Boosted customer satisfaction ratings, increased client retention, grew market share and decreased lag time by implementing process improvements.
Collaborated with clients to optimize software functions.
Created effective sales plans utilizing customer needs forecast to increase market share.
Managed centralized marketing resources for entire area.
Developed strategic and tactical marketing plans for region.
Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
Collaborated with senior sales, engineering, and other business development executives to create best practices marketing initiatives and media positioning for vertical markets.
Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
Reduced marketing costs by streamlining marketing roles, leveraging communications materials, monitoring budgets, and developing protocol.
Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
Education
Expected in 05/1986
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Regis University - Denver, CO GPA:
Expected in 05/2006
Master of Arts: Business Administration And Management University Of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ GPA:
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