Consultant for programs in ten North Texas counties. Need assistance, reach out!

I assist the Director with developing, organizing and coordinating instructional activities of Career & Technology Education (CTE) for the district. I coordinate public school activities of CTE partnerships with business, industry and post-secondary institutions. Position requires me to direct safety & program compliance of laboratory-based programs. Supports district work-based learning experiences, including job shadowing, & paid/ unpaid internships. CTE program design, budgeting & financial management,  laboratory safety inspection, safety supply purchases & OSHA compliance; provide job placement & coordination between students, graduates & businesses; assist & monitor the district comprehensive career guidance program K-12; assist in curriculum development & updating curricula/standards/certifications for CTE; provide instructional support, curriculum development, program recruiting & annual program planning ; Assist campuses in counseling, testing & placement of students; Coordinate CTE/Special Services, in collaboration with Special Education, to provide services for students with special needs; Facilitate professional learning for staff;  Determines data for the Public Education Information System; Coordinates with district PEIMS Manager in the required data for establishment of new courses; Monitors CTE FTE’s earned; Develops schedules for district-wide CTE programs; Develops transportation schedule for all district-wide CTE courses; Liaison with IT Management Department; Provide research information & data for district continuous improvement; Collect, monitor, & maintain paid/unpaid training plans; Provide instructional support for district-wide programs: budget, equipment, staffing, safety, student loads, & facilities management;  Coordinate services to parents, students, district personnel, & the community; assist with advisory committees & program evaluations, college Advanced Technical Credit, college articulation, dual credit promotion & recruitment.

Implement new rules and regulations of the Adult Education and Literacy Program under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT (WIOA) and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)Build and implement Adult Education Distance Learning •Responsible for entering and verifying data for the Texas Educating Adults Management System (TEAMS).•monitor class instruction to ensure activities in classes are designed to promote state and federal performance measures.•Current on all new and revised regulations, directives and other communications of TEAMS.•Responsible for monitoring student contact hours that are required for TWC.•Oversees the collection of student data submitted TWC and compiles this data for the TWC performance reports.•Organize and facilitate the program’s required pre-service and in-service training for all Adult Education staff, instructors and aides.•Reviews and selects instructional materials use by Adult Education instructors for Adult Education and Literacy classes.•Monitors all Adult Education classes within area assigned in six counties•Conduct performance evaluations of respective staff and instructors.•Coordinate program events such as the GED Graduation•Assist each instructor with the federal and state legislation regarding the Adult Education program.•Plan and conduct other required trainings determined necessary for Adult Education instructional staff.•Manage and assist the Professional Development Coordinator.•Coordinate student Registration Events and Workshops.•Maintains a professional and positive program image throughout the service delivery areas.•Be an active member in the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) for professional development purposes.•Assist in recruiting and retaining Adult Education students.•Recruits & hire instructional staff.•Ensures maintenance of adequate teacher and student rations in each site•Assists instructors with adequate facilities & equipment

I taught Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Forensic Science, Biology, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Health Science Problems & Solutions, Business Computer Information Systems, Criminal Investigations, 8th grade Science, Pharmacy Technician Certification and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification. I hold a principal certification and teaching certifications in Business, Health Science Technology, Secondary Science and Middle School Science. In addition to teaching I was the technology center webmaster, computer liaison, administrative intern, on the Superintendent's Advisory Counsel, A Leader of Learners team member and a member of CTE Curriculum Development Team and Distance Learning Coordinator through Region 11 Service Center. I spent two years in the Leadership Excellence for Aspiring Principals.