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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Consults with Directors, Managers and Supervisors to assess training needs.- Proposes training and development programs and objectives, which includes company new hire orientation. - Collaborates with operational trainers to ensure effective delivery of training objectives.- Teaches company operating system (Traction model) throughout the company.- Develops, implements and delivers effective training programs for varying levels of individuals within the company.- Develops and maintains continued educational support materials for reference once training has been completed.- Continually evaluates and updates curriculum as needed by monitoring training progress and procedures to analyze course effectiveness and company-wide consistency. - Provides insight and support to executives and other leaders on delivery of effective training presentations.- Manages the training team to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to deliver training effectively.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Corporate Trainer- Successfully developed and implemented the Leadership Develop Program (LDP)- Facilitate Recap & Reflection meetings to connect leaders across the company- Continue to monitor and develop curriculum for the LDP- Organize and assist in developing company-wide presentations - Plan and facilitate bi-annual company-wide learning days- Train new team members on the EOS Traction Model - Act as a resource and reference for Traction related questions

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

AP Human Geography/ U.S. History Teacher- Create online learning environments in Canvas to host and administer curriculum.- Create and implement college curriculum to high school students - Adapt student learning to take first ever online AP exam- Successfully transition students to e-learning from brick and mortar- Surpassed state average pass rates on 2019 and 2020 AP Exams

Plantation, Florida

Social Studies Department Chair, August 2016 – June 2019 - Enacted district and school wide initiatives within the department - Developed methods and lessons to help students and teachers reach desired learning targets within the DECAL program and state tested subject - Conducted data meetings with teacher groups to discuss student progress - Planned and orchestrated annual Social Studies Title I Family Night - Facilitated, placed, and dispersed department orders - Acted as the liaison between the department and AdministrationDECAL (Division of Enhanced Communication and Law) Teacher - Created and implemented high school curriculum at the middle school level to diverse populations of advanced and gifted students - 2015-2019 over 98% Civics EOC pass rate - Awarded “highly effective” ranking at creating learning environments which produced results, ranking in the top 10% of teachers in the school district. - Developed a new elective course, History of Rock and Roll, to support Reading and Social Studies state standards - Ensured learning designs comply with all IDEA policies and procedures for students with Individualized Education Plan plansSunshine Club Social Chair - Coordinated team building eventsBoys' Volleyball Coach - Taught students new to the sport the fundamentals of Volleyball

Davie, Florida

Cultivated relationships between the schools and the company Assisted parents and students in their orders and inquiriesManaged sales team during graduation ceremonies Surpassed sales quotas Organize and place cap/gown and ring orders in Broward County high schoolsFacilitated graduation cap and gown distributions

Coral Glades High School

AP Human Geography and Social Studies Teacher Increased Pass rate on AP Exam to highest in history of the schoolUse established methodologies in all stages of the instructional design process, including needs assessment, analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluationCreate and execute effective lesson plans Improve reading and writing proficiencies

Pembroke Pines, Florida

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