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Ocala, Fl, Us

Ocala, Fl, Us

• Facilitated an online 16-week IT Fundamentals certification course for adult students.• Developed IT Fundamentals virtual course using a website and Moodle's learning management system.• Worked with students to develop resumes to help them transition into the IT field.

Daegu, South Korea (Camp Walker)

• Taught Computer Science and English courses• Provided ongoing and daily communication with DVS teachers to support students, including students with special needs • Collaborated with Instructional Designers, Counselors, and administration to make sure that we meet the need of the students while adhering to policies and laws• Arranged online work hours to meet student needs in a variety of time zones, i.e., Americas, Pacific, and Europe• Monitored and tracked the progress of students via Grade Speed and Edgenuity, Schoology, and Apex Learning Management systems• Provided notification to administrators (DVS and local school) as well as counselors and teachers as student issues arise• Created and submitted timely reports, i.e., weekly progress reports, end of course.• Communicated regularly with students, parents, staff, and DVS administrators, utilizing asynchronous and synchronous communication tools, including the use of emails, telephone, ADOBE connect, and instant messages via Google Meet and LYNC (Skype)• Established and develop plans which engage online high school students who are struggling online with appropriate information and support services targeted toward positive student progress and achievement• Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all stakeholders, establishing a good rapport with stakeholders• Provided easy access and availability to staff, students, and stakeholders on an as-needed basis via phone, instant message via Google Hangouts or other synchronous communication tools• Served as a mentor and advisor to assist DVS special needs students in completing online summer coursework and provide guidance in navigating the summer online courses• Effectively used the DVS platform; Schoology, to communicate, monitor student progress, and share relevant information and data with students and parents/sponsor• Extremely low failure rate, i.e., four students in seven years

Dodea Virtual High School

• Taught online summer English courses for the DoDEA Virtual High School.• Mentored Summer School ELL / ESL stduents.• Provided ongoing and daily communication with DVS teachers to support students, including students with special needs • Collaborated with Instructional Designers, Counselors, and administration to make sure that we meet the need of the students while adhering to policies and laws• Arranged online work hours to meet student needs in a variety of time zones, i.e., Americas, Pacific, and Europe• Provided notification to administrators (DVS and local school) as well as counselors and teachers as student issues arise• Created and submitted timely reports, i.e., weekly progress reports, end of course.• Communicated regularly with students, parents, staff, and DVS administrators, utilizing asynchronous and synchronous communication tools, including the use of emails, telephone, ADOBE connect, and instant messages via Google Meet and LYNC (Skype)• Established and develop plans which engage online high school students who are struggling online with appropriate information and support services targeted toward positive student progress and achievement• Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all stakeholders, establishing a good rapport with stakeholders• Provided easy access and availability to staff, students, and stakeholders on an as-needed basis via phone, instant message via Google Hangouts or other synchronous communication tools• Served as a mentor and advisor to assist DVS special needs students in completing online summer coursework and provide guidance in navigating the summer online courses• Effectively used the DVS platform; Schoology, to communicate, monitor student progress, and share relevant information and data with students and parents/sponsor• Extremely low failure rate, i.e., four students in seven years

Camp Walker, Daegu, Korea

• Taught Cisco IT Essentials, Engineering Draw/CAD, Cybersecurity, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Website Design, and Computer Apps• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)• Coached Varsity Girls' Basketball, Varsity Girls' Soccer, and Track and Field• Member of various committees, including Technology• Virtual School Coordinator• Far East Creative Expressions Director• Yearbook Sponsor• Union Faculty Representative (FRS)• School Public Affairs Officer / SAC Vice-Chair / DAC Rep• Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers• Served as the Student Activity Fund Custodian.

Aguallida, Puerto Rico

• Taught Robotic Engineering, Cisco IT Essentials, Architectural Drawing / CAD, Engineering Draw/CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Website Design, MS Word Processing, Business and Personal Finance, and Career Practicum• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)• Career Practicum and Virtual School Program Coordinator• Mid-Atlantic Intra-District Events Director• Coached Girls' Varsity Basketball• Technology Committee Chair• Athletic Director• Yearbook Sponsor• Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Task Group Member, 2016: (1) Aligned CSSR standards for CTE with existing CTE course competencies (2) worked standing up various CTE courses for possible inclusion within the CTE curricula, i.e., Coding For Everyone, EMT, Cyber Security, and Computer Forensics (3) Review existing CTE courses and curriculum for viability, course requirements, and sequence, length, i.e., semester vs. yearlong, and certification vs. non-certification.

Iwakuni, Japan

• Taught Robotic Engineering, Adobe Photoshop / Flash, Computer Service & Support, Architectural Draw CAD, Engineering Draw CAD, Career Practicum, and Website Development and Management.• Coordinated the High School Career Practicum Program and the Virtual School Program.• Coached High School Girls' Varsity Basketball and Girls’ Varsity Soccer.• Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers to include infusing technology and 21st-century skills into their curricula, differentiating instruction, and other related topics.• Developed a comprehensive Intranet for M.C. Perry High School that provided helpful information to the staff (e.g., master schedules, daily bulletins, department/school committee meeting minutes, etc.), teacher websites and resources, school improvement documentation, and the like.• Served as Far East Creative Expressions & Film Festival Director, 2014.• Served as the Far East Student Activities Coordinator, 2011 - 2015.• Served as the Far East Girls Soccer Director, 2013.• Served as the Far East Boys Basketball Director, 2014, 2015.• Served on the Technology Committee, 2011 - present.• Served as the school complex-wide S.T.E.M. Coordinator, 2011 - 2015.• Served as the Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Co-Chair, 2012 - 2014.• Served as the Data Manager, 2011 - 2014.• Served as the School Program Manager, 2011 - 2014.• Managed the School Store in 2014.• Served as the PTO Treasurer in 2014.• Served as the Student Activity Fund Custodian 2011 - 2015.

Bit Burg, Germany

• Taught Cisco Networking I / II / III / IV, Computer Service & Support, Architectural Draw CAD, Career Practicum, Computer Applications, and AVID.• Coordinated the High School Career Practicum Program and the AVID program.• Coached High School Girl's Varsity Basketball and Boys' Varsity Soccer.• Served on the School Improvement Committee and the Technology Committee.• Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers to include infusing technology and 21st-century skills into their curriculums, differentiating instruction, and other related topics.• Developed a comprehensive Intranet for Bitburg High School that was used to provide helpful information to the staff (e.g., master schedules, daily bulletins, department/school committee meeting minutes, etc.), teacher websites and resources, school improvement documentation, and the like. • Served as the Student Activity Fund Custodian.

• Worked as a Senior Adjunct Professor, teaching online/onsite MCSE Computer courses where I advised students regarding their academic progress, etc.• Designed, developed, and taught the following seven blended courses (online/onsite) as part of the • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MSCE) program that I developed: - 70-270 Install, Configure, and Administer Windows XP Professional - 70-290 Manage and Maintain a Windows Server 2003 Environment - 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - 70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - 70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure - 70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure - 70-620 Configuring Windows Vista

Jacksonville, Florida, United States - Lejuene High School

• Taught Cisco Networking I / II / III / IV, Computer Service and Support, Engineering Design and Technology, and Career Practicum.• Coached High School Girls Basketball, Track and Field, and Boys' Soccer • Served as the Career Practicum Coordinator• Member of the School Improvement Committee• Chaired the PTS Department, the Data Committee Chair, and the Big6 Committee. • Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers to include infusing technology and 21st-century skills into their curriculums, Big6 methodologies, and other related topics.• Developed a comprehensive Intranet for Lejeune High School that provided helpful information to the staff (e.g., master schedules, daily bulletins, department/school committee meeting minutes, etc.), teacher websites and resources, school improvement documentation, and the like.

Camp Zama, Japan

• Taught Cisco Networking I, II, II, and IV, Computer Service and Support, Principles of Engineering, Engineering Technology & Design I and II, Robotics, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Computer Animation, Video Communications, Interactive Media, Engineering / Architectural Draw CAD, Applied Technologies, Career Practicum, and Middle School English.• Coached Varsity Football, Basketball, and Girls' Soccer • Served as the Yearbook Advisor for the High School• Served as the Career Practicum and ESL Program Coordinator. • Served on various committees, including the School Improvement Committee, the Technology Leadership Team (TILT) Advisory Committee, the School Leadership Team (SILT) Advisory Committee, the Extra Duty Program Advisory Committee, and the Student Success Team.• Served as the chair for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department and the Chair for both the Data and Big6 committees, where I provided quality improvement expertise and guidance.• Developed and coordinated professional development for teachers, helping them infuse technology as good practices in their classrooms. • Developed training sessions that guided federal guidelines and ESL requirements for the ESL program vis-à-vis teachers’ responsibilities as the ESL Coordinator, receiving a letter of commendation from the DoDDS-Pacific Director for my efforts.

Camp Zama, Japan

• Worked as a Senior Adjunct Professor, teaching graduate Business and Management courses for the Master of Management and Master of Business Administration programs to include the following courses: - MBA 520 - Transformational Leadership - MGT 578 - Strategy Formulation and Implementation - SYS 540 - Systems Thinking and Performance Measurement - MMPBL 550 - Creativity, Innovation, and Organizational Design - MMPBL 560 - Managing in a Cross-Cultural Environment - MMPBL 590 - Strategies for Competitive Advantage

• Worked as a Senior Adjunct Professor, teaching onsite and online Business, Computer, Education, Management, and ESL courses.• Taught Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) courses to include the following courses: - Designing Security for Microsoft Networks - Information Technology Security - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services - Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

• Managed a number of full-time and adjunct professors as well as online adjunct professors where I scheduled classes/resources/instructors for the entire campus.• Established and promoted high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.• Prepared budgets and reports on various subjects, including finances and attendance, and oversaw the requisition and allocation of supplies. I also managed the Facility (e.g., opening/closing, repairs, maintenance, etc.).• Advised students/faculty about their performance and other matters where I evaluated training programs and personnel for the purposes of improving the same.• Developed and coordinated professional development of faculty, addressing identified deficiencies in terms of student/instructor feedback, in-class observations, and the like. • Made curriculum revisions where I revised textbooks and course materials as well as developing new IT courses.• Taught IT online and onsite courses to include: - Internetworking Infrastructure and Operations. - Information Security Essentials. - Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms. - IS Risk Management and Intrusion Detection. - Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling. - Security Policies and Implementation Issues. - Auditing E-Commerce Systems and IT Infrastructure and User Authentication. - Systems and Role-Based Security.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Acquired solid experience in aligning fiscal, human, and material resources to support numerous projects, enabling me to manage million-dollar projects while interfacing with CEOs / Board of Directors / and other VIPs.• Provided a variety of services: Network Design / Development / Implementation; WAN / LAN / Enterprise Desktop Rollout / Server Migration (Novell to NT 4.0/NT 4.0 to NT 2000); Network / Email Administration; Management Intranet / Internet Design / Development Multisite Connectivity / Security (Routers/Firewalls/DSL/T1s/etc.).• Technical / Corporate Trainer Technical Writer; Documentation / Procedures / Disaster Recovery Plans; Quality Improvement / Assurance / Process Control / Reengineering; Project Management.• Interpreted and explained human resources policies to employees to include transfers, benefits, and grievances/appeals, where I have also proposed, as appropriate, formal disciplinary actions for employees. • Administered leave following regulatory and policy guidance and receiving and resolving complaints and grievances. • Worked with union representatives,• Successfully negotiated working conditions vis-à-vis major re-engineering projects while ensuring adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity program requirements and affirmative action goals and objectives.• Periodically and accurately accounted for said inventory for all company-owned or leased property, where I also made recommendations to replace and retire items within the inventory, providing replacement costs, benefits, and the like.• Presented and justified proposals for funds, transportation, supplies, equipment, and facilities to the board of directors for various profit and non-profit organizations.

Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Florida City, Florda

• Managed full-time Training Analyst/Developer and administrative staff, where I was responsible for scheduling classes/resources/instructors for initial and continuing training for the Nuclear Training Department via a Training Information Management System (TRIMS) that I developed and implemented.• Established and promoted high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior, advising students/faculty on their performance compared to said expectations.• Prepared a million-dollar-plus zero-based budget and reports on various subjects, including finances and attendance, and overseeing the requisition and allocation of supplies, training equipment, asset management, and the like. Also, I managed the Training Facility (e.g., opening/closing, repairs, maintenance, etc.).• Evaluated training programs and personnel to improve the same, where I developed and coordinated professional faculty development to improve their overall quality of instruction.• Worked as a Corporate Trainer, where I developed and facilitated various online and on-ground courses at the corporate level, including developing and teaching Quality Improvement (QIP) Courses as a Corporate QIP Instructor. • Served as a QIP facilitator to top management, providing counsel and guidance in quality improvement, where I received an award of excellence for my efforts.• Developed and modified curriculum for various technical training programs at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, including textbooks, training modules, tests, technical courses, etc. • Worked as the IT Manager for an 800 + node network, managing all aspects, including IBM/AS400 connectivity, network administration, upgrades, routers, disaster recovery, migration, and the like including developing end-user IT training.

Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead, Florida

• Worked as a Senior Adjunct Professor, teaching Business, Computer, Education, and Management courses to 600 + students.

Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, Florida City, Florida

• Worked at a Nuclear Power Plant developing training materials and manuals for Senior Reactor Operators, Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance, etc.

West Perrine, Florida, United States

• Managed a Computer Center, supervising an assistant store manager and ten sales employees.• Responsible for Profit and Loss Statement, ordering inventory, marketing and sales, training employees, and computer center facility maintenance.• Went from last in the district to 1st in sales/profitability.• Won numerous awards for exceeding sales quotas.

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Dedicated myself to completing an MBA while freelancing as a photographer and Writer.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Organize classroom lectures and coursework.• Prepare materials and activities.• Assign homework and exciting exercises.•Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans.• Determine exam and assignment grades.• Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior.• Keep a record of students’ attendance and grades.• Research new language teaching methods.• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.• Inform parents about their children’s performance. •Collaborated with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Developed jobs for special education students and helped their teachers to develop the appropriate curriculum to develop the necessary skill set to obtain/maintain jobs• Worked closely with students, site coordinator, career academy teacher, and school-based instructors to align work experiences to meet the goals of each student's work-based plan.• Developed instructional seminars and implementation of activities to address program needs.• Attended required district meetings.• Implemented the necessary activities associated with the achievement of a successful internship.• Worked directly with students on all aspects of their internship site placement, including interviewing skills, resume building, and job readiness.Developed and evaluated academic assignments, provided regular updates, and maintain curriculum materials yearly.• Collected data and prepared reports for submission to school administration as requested.• Developed and maintained communication with industry representatives to ensure partnership integrity.• Visited and assessed all worksites to ensure all worksites comply with the Memorandum of Understanding and student individual work plan activities are safe for students.• Performed related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Worked as Second Grade Teacher.• Created lesson plans and administer assignments to students.• Maintained effective classroom management.• Assisted students with academic goals.• Guided students on studying skills.• Helped students develop study habits.• Provided feedback on students.• Maintained attendance and punctuality.• Encouraged students to participate in school activities and events.

Hato Rey Central, San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Worked as an ESL Teacher, K-12..• Created lesson plans and administer assignments to students.• Maintained effective classroom management.• Assisted students with academic goals.• Guided students on studying skills.• Helped students develop study habits.• Provided feedback on students.• Maintained attendance and punctuality.• Encouraged students to participate in school activities and events.

Served in the U.S. Army. Vietnam-Era Veteran.

Master'S Degree; A M.B.A, International Business

I earned an Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) in International Business & Marketing.

All But Dissertation, Adult Education / Human Resources Development

Completed at the related course work (48 credits) towards a doctorate.

Master'S Degree; Master'S, Educational Supervisor And Administration

I earned a Masters in Educational Administration & Supervision.

Bachelor'S Degree; A Bachelor'S Degree, English / Esl / Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: President, Future Teacher's AssociationEnglish as a Second Language, and Secondary