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•Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing integrated curriculum standards with the goal of increasing rigor and comprehension rate•Identify and address the individual needs of learners through differentiated instruction consisting of social, emotional, and academic learning models•Facilitate the deployment of Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, including Mathia, Carnegie Learning, MathXLforSchool, Nearpod, and Canvas (Learning Management System)•Direct and oversee… Show more •Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing integrated curriculum standards with the goal of increasing rigor and comprehension rate•Identify and address the individual needs of learners through differentiated instruction consisting of social, emotional, and academic learning models•Facilitate the deployment of Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, including Mathia, Carnegie Learning, MathXLforSchool, Nearpod, and Canvas (Learning Management System)•Direct and oversee user onboarding, training, and relationship management in the areas of Professional development for Carnegie Learning platform, Vertical Alignment for Mathematic State Standards, Evidence for student mastery, Social and Emotional Learning campus initiatives•Realize 100% compliance with state assessment requirements by applying proven instructional design methodology and framework to reinvigorate an outdated curriculum•Coordinate and provide professional trainings across multiple client locations with 85% efficacy rate based on survey results•Enable clients to advance their learning by developing a culture of growth and future ready learning•Create and utilize informational surveys for staff members and outside stakeholders to identify trends in campus engagement and areas for improvement•Examine and assess the current campus climate to improve the efficiency of current practices•Function as key member of selection committees with accountability for deploying new systems and software aimed at improving academic programming•Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders through distance learning, ultimately reaching 90% attendance and participation•Review complex assessment data, assist staff members ascertain client needs, provide proper remediation, and administer appropriate interventions•Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning•Provide individualized instruction to each student promoting interactive learning Show less

•Achieved measurable success in launching food safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with ISO 22000 and Nestle Quality Management System (NQMS) quality standards, including CCP and oPRP monitoring and document and record control•Operated as Master Trainer throughout new process execution while appropriately allocating resources, delivering comprehensive training, and applying applicable methodologies•Studied and analyzed processing operations in order to identify and… Show more •Achieved measurable success in launching food safety and quality initiatives to ensure compliance with ISO 22000 and Nestle Quality Management System (NQMS) quality standards, including CCP and oPRP monitoring and document and record control•Operated as Master Trainer throughout new process execution while appropriately allocating resources, delivering comprehensive training, and applying applicable methodologies•Studied and analyzed processing operations in order to identify and address key issues and alternatives by reducing raw material waste by 15% through weight control training program•Decreased customer satisfaction complaints by 10% through modifying production formulas•Delivered recommendations for improvements to Operations and Technical Services as a means to achieve plant goals for waste reduction•Spearheaded all aspects of account coding, conveying budget information and critical deadlines to department heads, and approving and processing invoices•Examined, reconciled, and submitted accurate expense reports, monitored credit card expenditures, and supported department heads with expense reconciliation and reporting•Educated and directed productive Quality Assurance Technicians and Specialists in completing QA inspections and adhering to quality standards for manufactured products•Oversaw a team of union mechanical operators, apprentices, and machine operators through the launch of four premier confection and snacks production lines•Surpassed plant goals in the areas of productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping on a consistent basis•Created and managed the stock status process for non-conforming products, including rework, donation, and destruction•Expedited processing of holds to ensure timely dispositions and hold inventory remained at acceptable levels•Collaborated with plant personnel to ensure root causes were identified and systematic corrective actions were implemented and documented per policy Show less

M. Eng, Pharmaceutical Engineering

Secondary School Administration/Principalship

B.S, Chemical Engineering