In my role as Division Manager at Alaska Coach Tours, I developed customized training programs based on adult learning principles and ensured compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Created data-driven performance improvement plans that enhanced operational efficiency and productivity, illustrating my capability to design and implement training programs that are both compliant and performance-oriented.

As a Small Business Owner and Operator of a real estate investment company, I acquired and managed properties, overseeing all aspects of property rehabilitation from purchase to sale. I conducted thorough needs assessments and created success plans for each property, leveraging data-driven decisions to maximize profitability. Additionally, I led cross-functional teams of contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring the quality and timely completion of renovations to meet project goals. I also created and delivered training for new team members, ensuring alignment with company standards and client needs. Throughout this process, I negotiated complex real estate transactions, skillfully adapting to changes in the market and customer requirements to achieve successful outcomes.

In my role as Assistant Principal at Syracuse Arts Academy, I developed and led professional development sessions that incorporated Adult Learning Theory to enhance instructional effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes across diverse educational settings. I successfully directed a school-wide transition to a new parent communication system, facilitating comprehensive training sessions for both parents and faculty to ensure effective implementation and engagement. Through thorough needs assessments with teachers, I identified instructional gaps and created tailored solutions and resources to address the unique needs of diverse learners in the classroom. Additionally, I led the search committee for a new elementary math curriculum, overseeing the selection and implementation process to enhance mathematics instruction and improve student achievement. As the school liaison with the Utah State Board of Education, I ensured alignment of assessment data with instructional goals to drive student improvement. I managed a team of teachers and staff, providing ongoing mentorship, professional development, and support to foster continuous growth and enhance instructional practices. Furthermore, I served as the administrator for multiple educational technology applications, including Google Apps for Education, Canvas LMS, and Mastery Connect, ensuring their effective integration into daily instructional practices.

As a Teacher at HighMark Charter School, I taught Utah Studies and Business to secondary students, effectively integrating technology-based instructional methods to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and overall learning outcomes in the classroom. I led the school’s Technology Committee, where I provided guidance on effective technology integration strategies that supported both student learning and teacher effectiveness across various educational settings. Additionally, I created and delivered comprehensive professional development sessions for staff focused on instructional design and technology integration, equipping educators with the skills needed to enhance their teaching practices. In this role, I also served as the school’s Canvas LMS trainer, ensuring that all teachers effectively utilized the learning management system for instructional purposes, which promoted efficient course management and improved student interaction.

In my role as a Secondary Education & Instruction Specialist for the Southwest Region School District, I led district-wide curriculum updates and provided targeted professional development for teachers, emphasizing the incorporation of technology and data-driven decision-making into lesson plans to enhance student learning. I conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify specific teacher training requirements, creating tailored professional development content that addressed identified gaps and supported effective instructional practices. Additionally, I facilitated collaboration across subject areas by leading committees of teachers to align curriculum with state standards, implementing strategies to improve student outcomes and overall educational effectiveness. I also traveled to individual schools to deliver professional development sessions for new teachers on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI), enhancing their instructional strategies and fostering a more supportive learning environment.

I taught Social Studies classes to grades 6-12. I learned to create lessons and to design my own curriculum. Every student had a laptop, so I integrated technology into each of my lessons early on in my career.