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Seattle, Wa, Us

Renton, Washington, United States

Renton, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

In this position I led HSID instructors, curriculum and instruction across schools.

Co-authored an apprenticeship feasibility study for North Seattle College and the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development

Tacoma, Washington

Supervised 23 faculty and staff in 10 technical training programs Led and supported faculty in instructional design, curriculum development and effective teaching strategies for a diverse student populationMonitored, prepared and managed budgets, grants, contracts and retail accounts, ensuring program performance outcomes are metEvaluated instructional programs, faculty, and staffDeveloped and sustained high quality instructional programs through industry engagement, union and apprenticeship councils Advocated at the institutional and local levels to ensure understanding, support and growth of training programsActed as designee for Executive Vice President

Managed workforce education activities including curriculum development, professional development, faculty and staff certifications, and technical advisory committees.Harnessed Maritime employer and labor partnerships to successfully achieve $4.5M Department of Labor American Apprenticeship Innovation GrantMaintained fiscal oversight for $4M in state and federal grants (BFET and WorkFirst) and monitored program performance outcomes to ensure compliance with local, state and federal policiesOversaw workforce education staff and grant funds for student tuition and supplies Provided leadership to workforce deans and faculty in external program review, program assessment, curriculum planning and development of workforce certificates and degreesSupervised and evaluated faculty

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Developed and implemented I-BEST programs for pre-college and ESL/LEP students that focused on student attainment of English and math skills while simultaneously achieving a workforce credentialProvided student navigation through college admissions, enrollment and financial aid processes Implemented targeted advising services to meet the needs of I-BEST studentsEstablished new I-BEST programs in Nursing Assisting, Early Childhood Education, and Information Technology with an overall student completion rate of 80% Developed partnerships for the college with community-based organizations, workforce development councils, and labor unions

M Ed., Adult Education & Training

Ba, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Amnesty International, Spanish