United States
Instructional design leader with expertise in developing impactful training programs and data-driven strategies. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and advancing organizational learning objectives. Adept at leveraging industry trends and innovative methods to enhance employee development and engagement.
• Oversaw the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs for employees across all levels, increasing relevancy and buy-in. • Led a team of 7 managers and coordinators, providing mentorship, support, and strategic direction to enhance workforce capabilities and productivity. • Developed and executed annual training plans based on organizational goals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering continuous improvement. • Analyzed training needs through surveys, performance data, and consultations with department heads, creating customized programs to address specific skill gaps and developmental needs. • Coordinated logistics and resources for large-scale training events, workshops, and seminars, managing budgets and vendor relationships to optimize training investments. • Established metrics and KPIs to measure training effectiveness, generating regular reports for executive management to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate ROI. • Fostered a culture of continuous learning by promoting various professional development opportunities, including certifications, webinars, and industry conferences. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate training initiatives with broader organizational change management efforts, ensuring seamless adaptation to new processes and technologies. • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, incorporating innovative techniques and methods to keep training programs relevant and impactful.
Key accomplishments: • Developed an organized data tracking system from the ground up using advanced Excel formulas and coding, providing instant data on team performance and candidate processing for the Managing Partner and C-Suite Executives. This pipeline enabled the team to more effectively evaluate their efforts, allowing for the creation of more targeted recruiting strategies and process improvements. Within the first three quarters of 2024, the pipeline managed nearly 1,000 candidates. • Led the change management of our recruiting platform by facilitating the adoption of new processes and technology among the recruiting team. This initiative enhanced data integrity, candidate experiences, team and candidate engagement, and the quality of hires. Additionally, served as the Parent Requisition Manager to ensure the efficient and directed flow of candidates through the pipeline. • Digitized the recruiting process by migrating from a paper-based note and data-keeping system to a shared network with automated data, accessible to all team members. This provided streamlined access to candidate profiles, instantly enhancing leadership preparedness. Transitioning to a SharePoint-based system also invited opportunities for deeper inquiries, which continuously improved our processes and, consequently, candidate quality. • Conducted research and development for the COO and District Director to align the selection process between the home office and our firm, aiming to optimize candidate-facing and internal documents. This effort resulted in a new selection process document that linked all necessary supplemental documents and talking points, effectively calibrating the leadership team while allowing for a personalized approach to each candidate. • Saved the firm an estimated $2,000 by creating and implementing a Standard Operating Procedure to efficiently streamline recruiting and communication efforts, maximizing contracting outcomes.
I transitioned out of teaching and did not want to break a contract mid-year. During this time, I completed professional learning and development courses and substituted with Kokua Education.
• Served as the English III level lead. Responsibilities included building a synergetic relationship amongst a team of teachers, facilitating the identification and resolution of performance discrepancies, researching, curating, and validating instructional material, collaborating with subject matter experts, and creating curriculum and content using e-learning tools. • Researched, curated, and validated instructional material for credible delivery of skills by reaching out to experts in various content areas. • Designed and delivered rigorous curriculum that created a 25% increase in learning retention to the following grade level. • Adapted lessons and communication strategies to serve both in-person and online students through a structuredlearning management system. • Authored learning content as level lead using e-learning tools to develop the skills of 600 students within my team. • Communicated potential problem areas to educational stakeholders weekly; Developed and implemented a plan to mitigate risk with creative solutions. • Served as a member of the Inclusive Schools Committee in Keller ISD, a group dedicated to increasing awarenessand understanding about student learning differences and strategies for support. • Built engaging, creative, collaborative working environments and solutions for myself and my teammates that focus on learners' needs. • Took initiatives to target discrepancies in team performance through collaboration and calibration to increase success of all stakeholders. • Demonstrated exceptional classroom management skills using methods including social-emotional learning techniques, establishing routines, modeling, proximity, non-verbal communication, positive reinforcement, and providing opportunities for leadership and autonomy. • Monitored and documented daily student progress, administered assessments, analyzed data, and provided individualized support to boost academic success.
• Consulted on e-learning authoring tools and methodologies in the transition to online learning in the spring of 2020. • Presented on bringing Rigor and Relevance to the classroom at the January 2020 Aledo ISD Professional Development. • Curated a digital course on online learning for the district summer professional development initiative. • Implemented project-based learning initiatives that promoted teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. • Prioritized learning targets using backward design processes. • Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and provided constructive feedback to support their growth. • Gathered relevant data, statistics, and best practices to deliver engaging, results-driven lessons. • Collaborated with team members to create impactful presentations that effectively communicated key learning targets. • Identified gaps in learning outcomes and remediated learning to ensure consistency in skill mastery among education stakeholders.
• Designed engaging, scaffolded, and innovative lesson plans that fostered academic excellence in stakeholders. • Effectively validated data and materials from a variety of sources to propel learning content mastery and integrity in stakeholders. • Fostered a collaborative environment with stakeholders that encouraged problem-solving and feedback, leading to a 10% increase in benchmark scores. • Analyzed root-cause of missed learning targets to develop solutions for remediation opportunities. • Created a collaborative, and engaging learning environment to facilitate and encourage rigorous academic discussion. • Maintained classroom management through the constant maintenance of high expectations as well as clear and specific procedures.
• Maintained a professional but caring relationship with students while adhering to the teachers' lesson plans as well as district, school, and classroom policy. • Cultivated a learning environment and assisted students with comprehension of assignments and lessons while their teacher was absent. • Created an environment where students felt safe, respected, and engaged while also maintaining order and professionalism.