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Mesquite, Texas, Us

Student AdvocateAccountability StrategistCCMR ExpertMaster SchedulerMath Department T-TESS Appraiser

Mesquite, Texas, Us

Oversee teachers' professional development and take responsibility for their continuous growth. I mentor, observe classes, and provide feedback. Since some teachers might be sensitive to feedback, I employ a high level of emotional intelligence in this role to maximize impact.I also source and develop curriculum materials to maximize user engagement including high impact instructional design. I stay on top of the latest changes in teaching practices and classroom technology, and demonstrate how to use these tools and methods effectively in the classroom.I also model classes to demonstrate the latest practices in front of students and other (highly experienced) teachers.

Mesquite, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

August 2015 - July 2021Instructional Designer. Developed instructional materials in a blended learning environment and lesson plans as a course overhaul to increase student engagement and achievement. Coached a team of new teachers during the project using the Get Better Faster waterfall. Drove impressive improvements including increasing student success on benchmark assessments over the previous year.Curriculum Writer – PreAP Physics - DISD STEM and Wellness DepartmentSelected by the curriculum department, I developed comprehensive turnkey 5E lesson plans that were distributed across the district.Proficient III Distinguished Teacher – Physics – Bryan Adams High School and Dealey International AcademyManaged daily activities in an often highly stressful environment which met the needs of a diverse group of people at all levels. Created an enthusiastic and positive environment for those affected by my position. Motivated at-risk population students to stay in school and seek higher achievement. Helped to train colleagues on job-related system procedures and software. Organized and implemented project schedules using Microsoft Office and G-suite. Prepared, managed and presented materials that affected more than 180 people (students). Evaluated curriculum effectiveness and identified improvement areas. Was appointed by leadership as PLC lead and Advisory Lead in addition to teaching Physics. Selected by leadership as the campus TEI (teacher evaluation system) Expert. At Bryan Adams, a Title 1 school, my students consistently outscored the district on end of course exams.

Dallas, Texas, Us

We love dresses so much that we can not keep ourselves from making them. With over a decade (two decades, between us) of experience in sewn product manufacturing and product design, we venture out into women’s apparel, particularly lovely dresses. We believe in the skills and craftsmanship of our countrymen and believe wholeheartedly in short supply chains and sustainable materials. Each dress is lovingly cut and sewn in the USA.

I sold my stake in this business.We are specialists in product development and American manufacturing. Our specialty is soft lines including women's fashion, children's, men's, and accessories - we can develop and make anything that is cut and sewn.We also offer a la carte business management and direction, coaching and consulting. We facilitate concept development, sketch, textile and hardware sourcing, textile testing, managing the pattern making and sampling process, managing production, quality control, fulfillment and operations.

Chico, Ca, Us

Passionately putting the customer at the center of the universe, my objective is to drive smart and efficient growth focusing on increasing all revenues, gross and net margins.Identified business systems inefficiencies and streamlined all processes by implementing Netsuite. Netsuite is a front-to-back ERP solution for small to medium sized businesses.Developed a strategic marketing plan for the Moby brand as well as a distribution plan for the German juvenile product line Lassig.

Started a small manufacturing company at my kitchen table and grew it to a multi-million dollar business through success in product design, social networking, product development, sewn product production, social media and conventional marketing, operations, and fulfillment, e-commerce, accounting, and management of a 15 person team. Proficient in trend-spotting, creative direction, operations management, big picture strategy, and shoestring money management. Gained extensive experience in sourcing from both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Managed countless projects such as website and Netsuite ERP system implementation. Art-directed marketing and collateral as well as ad campaigns and catalogs. Managed the day-to-day operations of a small manufacturing firm with in-house warehouse and fulfillment. Designed, sourced and developed a brand of breastfeeding apparel. Sold brand.Chaired the ASTM subcommittee on product safety.Sold Hotslings brand intellectual property in 2011.

Developed and implemented product development process for luxury linen company. Worked closely with foreign vendors and design team to improve product lifecycle calendar. Reduced delivery time by one month by adhering to key decision-making deadlines thereby meeting photography and market deadlines. Implemented textile testing system and began requirement of top of production approval before delivery of goods. Advised design team on textile selection for bedding and decorative pillows.

Biology Teacher

Taught Biology - 9th grade

Masters Of Education - Med, School Leadership And Policy Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Wildlife And Fisheries Science