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I am a freshly minted educational technology graduate from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In combining a rigorous academic experience with professional roles, I have exemplified my keen ability to create effective course material, lead teams, and provide in-depth technological training to faculty. Recognized for improving course engagement and learning outcomes, I have a verifiable history of professional success as both a student and worker. Professional focal points include needs analysis, course design, technology solutions, project management, training and development, team leadership, and relationship management. Currently, I am the Instructional Technology Coordinator with Jubilee Academies. I Use educational technology to design, deliver, facilitate and manage instruction to create high impact, equitable, and sustainable student-centered learning environments providing blended and personalized learning opportunities. Prior to this I was an Instructional Designer at Texas State Technical College where I evaluated course materials, audience needs, and effective methods for delivering educational content. I leveraged technological expertise to produce content that meets that needs of learners, appealing to various learning styles and engaging students optimally to drive superior learning experiences. In addition to my current role, I have 6+ years of education experience, working closely with student-led organizations of up to 200 students.Colleagues and professors describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, educational and technical expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.

Listed skills include Leadership, Curriculum Mapping, Competency Based Assessment, Learning Management, and 35 others.