Jennifer Dunn, M.A. 2909 17 th Street NE • Washington, District of Columbia • 20018 • Tel: 703-655-8488 • E -mail: bunfifuelearningdesign @gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
College Board Director, Program Manager and Educational Technology Subject Matter Expert with a proven record of success in developing and executing strategic plans to drive organizational goals while cultivating an environment of excellence. Holds over 17 years of engagement improving professional development and educational performance through vision, change management, training, consulting, and team-building. Charged with developing and implementing educational strategies in order to enhance training plans for non-profit agencies (i.e., College Board), colleges and universities (i.e., Morgan State University) and local government institutions (i.e., Baltimore City Public Schools). Possesses the ability to direct instructive activities through effective strategic analysis, assessment, adult-learning concepts, curricula management, and the implementation of new technologies. Identifies, develops and implements policies to address challenges or promote opportunities in all matters relating to organizational development and training to drive stakeholder engagement.
EDUCATION THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, District of Columbia
2011
Post- Master’s Certificate in Education Administration
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio Master of Arts, M.A., Concentration: Counseling Education
1999
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY, Hampton, Virginia
1997
Bachelor of Science, B.S., Concentration: Social Studies Education
CERTIFICATIONS
Counselor Advanced Professional Certificate, MD
2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLLEGE BOARD, Washington, District of Columbia Director, Counselor Community Engagement (CCE) National Office for School Counselor Advocacy (NOSCA)
2008 – Present
Advise College Board’s senior executives in the development of key strategic relationships to drive training outcomes and growth for over 18,000 stakeholders domestically and internationally. Successfully launched the training series from startup, and created and integrated administrative and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) highlighting best practices and policy guidelines. Demonstrate and apply project management expertise for a variety of team-based projects. Manage all training activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, instructional design and official records of meetings, tracking tasks and project milestones, and holding project briefings on AP outcomes. ▪ Excel at creating the vision for building operational infrastructures that systematize training processes, eliminate redundancies, reduce costs, and create program accountability. ▪ Effectively apply instructional design theories to analyze, recommend and implement the appropriate format for educational materials and training projects including virtual, digital, eLearning, and performance support. ▪ Demonstrate understanding of web-based project management principles and techniques including the creation of project plans, risk management, status reporting, and strategic goals. ▪ Manage internal and external stakeholder (i.e., 20 school districts) management and training communication plans. ▪ Collaborate with the College Board’s six regional offices and monitor 164 face-to-face counselor workshops across the country utilizing the Poll Everywhere on the College Board New Suite of Assessments (i.e., PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT). ▪ Trained more than 6,000 educators within 75 diverse school districts on best practices for increasing students’ college readiness.
Jennifer Dunn, M.A. • Tel: 571.926.2650 • E -mail: jreed430@gmail.com
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ACADEMY for COLLEGE and CAREER EXPLORATION, Baltimore, Maryland
2004 – 2008
Academic Advisor, College Advisor and School Counselor Led the organization and execution of career planning and educational programs (i.e., GED, tutoring and remedial educational programs) for over 550 students . Led Student Supports Services team to help school achieve a 95% college acceptance rate for students. Recruited to create the school’s inaugural Pre -Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Effectively utilized formal and benchmark assessment data (e.g., College B oard’s data reports) to improve student achievement. ▪ Member of and subject matter expert (SME) for multiple internal steering committees tasked with supporting the AP program and delivering superior return on investment (ROI) for the high school. ▪ Led leadership development support of the program, primarily consisting of developing participant/educator learning curricula, strategic training, managing training delivery, and updating senior management on program execution. ▪ Effectively coordinated transition activities for special education students and utilized College Board’s Services for Student with Di sabilities to better help meet students’ needs. ▪ Improved transparency through executing communication strategies (i.e. identifying stakeholders, defining key messaging, and defining metrics) and engagement methods. ▪ Identified and implemented continuous-improvement measures for educational outcomes and standardized processes for program execution.
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, Maryland
2004 – 2004
Academic Advisor, School of Computer Science, Natural Sciences & Mathematics Designed, piloted and gained administrative support for the university’s first academic advising department within the Natura l Science & Mathematics College. Established business strategy, which resulted in ensuring more than 1,000 students were on track for graduation through monitoring their academic progress and providing advising services. Completed strategic- planning processes and developed performance targets, linking strategy and operating plans. ▪ Coordinated responses to internal and external inquiries from potential students to communicate about new and/or existing course offerings and programs. ▪ Audited students’ progression towards graduation and supervised data collection and analysis for annual reports. ▪ Developed, designed and disseminated surve y instruments to assess and provide analysis of potential students’ needs and coursework inquires. ▪ Facilitated advising and career programs including planning, marketing, implementation and gathering data to analyze program effectiveness. ▪ Supervised the beginning-to-end enrollment process from initial contact with prospective students to program completion.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2017 NATIONAL COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK Completion Challenge Grant Review Committee Member
2016
AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION (ASCA)
2016 – 2017
National School Counselor of the Year Review Committee Member (ASCA) School Counselor of the Year program honors school counselors from across the country who are running top-notch, comprehensive school counseling programs at the elementary, middle and high school level. 2010 – 2011 Led the development of practices and policies that enhanced the professional development for school counselors state-wide. Built partnerships with leaders within the Maryland State Department of Education, Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions, Maryland Career Development Association, and Maryland School Counseling Association. Oversaw a budget of $16,000. MARYLAND SCHOOL COUNSELOR PRESIDENT
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American School Counselor Association • Marylan d School Counselor Association American Counseling Association • Association of Curriculum & Development • National Career Development Association • National Middle Schoo l Association • National Association of Secondary Principals
Jennifer Dunn, M.A. • Tel: 571.926.2650 • E -mail: jreed430@gmail.com
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MAURICE L. DUNN, CTT+
2909 17ST ST NE #101, WASHINGTON, DC, 202-456-3264, MDUNN@NSC.EOP.GOV
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Dynamic team leader with heavy international telecommunications experience in 6 foreign countries. Selected from the top 1% of the total Department of Defense personnel for duty at the White House in direct support of the President, Vice President, and the National Security Council. Experience in network telecommunication systems, logistical support, customer service, personnel management, and administrative management. Versatile and innovative problem solver who works well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
CLEARANCES TS / SCI 11/22/2021
EXPERIENCE 4/18/2016 TO PRESENT
Defense Information Systems Agency
Ft. Meade, MD
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Led communication services of the White House Situation Room (WHSR) to provide integrated global situational awareness, alert and warning, crisis management, breaking intelligence to support policy formulation and executive travel communications support. • Managed 23 personnel in operations of $4.5 million secure video teleconferencing, facsimile, and classified network systems resulting in 100 percent operational availability. • Maintained the physical facilities, technical equipment, and facilitated the schedule of meetings for 7 secure communications conference rooms located on the White House compound. • Led quality review of WHSR emergency preparedness of continuity of government processed that included standardization and bolstered collaboration among sister units of interest. • Positively shaped the professional development and promotion opportunities of 15 enlisted military members by revamping training program and establishing stronger relationships with their services.
11/14/2011 TO 4/17/2016
Defense Information Systems Agency
Ft. Meade, MD
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Led operations of White House Communications Agency’s (WHCA) enterprise -wide Standards and Evaluation Division to access mission readiness and effectiveness of operational entities within WHCA supporting Continuity of the Presidency to include individual qualifications, unit readiness, and the validation of processes and procedures. • Utilized mission visits/interviews (qualitative) along with surveys (quantitative) to analyze mission trends/performance to make operational improvements. • Managed WHCA’s after -action reporting system to identify improvements to work methods, procedures, manpower use, and management controls; decreased turnaround time by 75 percent.
• Influenced policy development as it relates to resources and budgetary implications.
• Prepared and briefed mission metrics to WHCA leadership.
6/1/2007 TO 11/13/2011
MorganFranklin
McLean, VA
PRESIDENTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBJECT MANAGER EXPERT Analyzed Presidential Communication Officer training needs to design web-based training (WBT), instructor-led training (ILT), and on-the-job (OJT) for various disciplines within WHCA.
• Produced instructional resources and support tools for trainers conducting in-class instruction.
• Coordinated with team of subject matter experts (SME), graphic designers, and multimedia developers to create an integrated and comprehensive training plan.
• Translated user requirements into a standardized, structured, and regimented training program.
• Established certification criteria and qualification requirements for advancement of personnel within their fields.
4/19/2004 TO 5/31/2007
White House Communications Agency
Washington, DC
SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Monitored Agency’s critical communications network to provide instantaneous secure and non -secure voice, and 5-minute record traffic capability to President, Vice President, First Lady, United States Secret Service, and White House Military Office. • Lead telecommunications manager in the installation and maintenance of telecommunication and audiovisual systems directly supporting the President of the United States travel across the globe. • Selected out of 63 communications managers to provide direct support to the Continuity of the Presidency, Continuity of the Government, and Continuity of Operations programs as the Agency’s liaison to the White House Sit uation Room and President’s Emergency Operations Center.
• Maintained $15M of critical communication hardware and software systems.
• Managed strategic evolution of command and control missions associated with the WHCA Operations Center.
34th Combat Communications Squadron
11/20/2000 TO 4/18/2004
Tinker AFB, OK
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Managed personnel training for 163 communication technicians and maintained 25 tactical communications systems valued at $46.5M supporting military operations worldwide. • Rated in top 15% of total Air Force military managers as “Ritchey Leadership Excellence Award” winner. • Project manager for the installation and administration of a $3.2M commercial satellite terminal at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This installation transformed base into major communications presence for military operations in the Middle East. This extended command and control communications to six forward operating locations. • Project manager for $2.4M computer network upgrade at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This upgrade provided voice and network access to military command and control users both American and foreign. • Network manager for six operating locations spanning across four countries. Assisted in development of communications architecture to improve weapon effectiveness within combat zones.
11/16/1998 TO 11/19/2000
375th Computer Systems Squadron
Scott AFB, IL
JUNIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Supervised 80 military and civilian technicians in daily operations of computer network for 13,000 customers. Managed $17M of computer network hardware and $15M of software resources. Managed network service level agreements with 58 tenant units.
• Selected Junior Communications Manager of the Year above 5 communications managers.
• Project Manager for 5 computer network upgrades valued at $6.2M supporting 13,000 users.
• Developed preventative maintenance procedures used to increase lifecycle of $34M critical computer network equipment.
5/28/1997 TO 11/15/1998
Headquarters USAF Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
ADMISSIONS ADVISOR Responsible for developing a qualified pool of minority candidates for current and future admissions to USAF Academy. Represented Academy at national college fairs and conventions, secondary school career days, and on discussion panels for congressional community leaders.
• Advised over 3,000 students, parents, and educators on Air Force Academy admission procedures.
• Presented over 100 briefings to congressional staffers, educators, and prospective USAF Academy candidates.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 1997
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – GENERAL/LIBERAL STUDIES
2012
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
MASTERS OF ART – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
2008
Oak Brook, IL
CERTIFIED TECHNICAL TRAINER (CTT+) CERTIFIED
REFERENCES Mr. Harold “Rich” Gonsalves (Supervisor) , GS-15
Defense Information Systems Agency White House Communications Agency J3/Operations Directorate (202) 757-5358
ALICIA MARIE GALE Literacy Teacher – STARR Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner (CTRP) – Cambridge International AICE Instructor aliciamariegale@gmail.com | (954) 296-1613 | Buckley, WA PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With over half a decade ofexperienceinculturally-responsive,project-basedcurriculumdevelopmentandinstructionaldesign Alicia Marie Galehasbeenhonoredtoworkwithyouthandadultsofallagestotransformclassroomsandbeyondinto student-centered, solution-focused safe havens of learning for all. EXPERIENCE 10th Grade Language Arts & Cambridge AICE English General Paper Teacher July 2015 – Present / Lake Worth High School / School District of Palm Beach County / Lake Worth Beach, FL ● Demonstrated track-record of learner growth & success: 100% pass rate for Cambridge AICE EGP FY2020 exam, highest learner growth rate amongst 10th Grade ELA Team for every year at LWHS; FY 2019, 2018 & 2017 Marzano Evaluation rating of "Highly Effective," FY 2016 Literacy Department Rookie Teacher of the Year, listed as one of "Florida's Best Teachers" on MyFLTeacher.com ● Inspired equity-based, grade-level curriculum restructure so all students, regardless of course placement, have access to highly-engaging advanced placement materials. This enabled English language learners and individuals with disabilities access to differentiated, scaffolded Cambridge International content and skills practice at a pace appropriate for their mastery level and has led to increased rates of growth on standards-based assessment for all ● Collaborated with literacy team members, district leadership, and Cambridge International’s Jill Pavich to build a curriculum framework that aligned state, district, and international standards,scope,andpacinggoals;aswellstudents’Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans ● Designed and facilitated a wide variety of engaging & effective lessons , activities, workshops, and professional development sessions for teens and adult learners focused on literacy, critical theory and social justice, the arts, technological advancement, global governmentandbusinessoperations,environmentalstudies,ethnicstudies,medialiteracy,popculture,and social-emotional development in such a way that encouraged attendance, academic and personal growth, class collaboration, and learner participation ● Collected, analyzed and reported meaningful performance and learning metrics in order to measure the impact of learning initiatives; then used the findings to determine skill development opportunities in order to support the district’s strategic goals ● Used data to analyze and assess the effectiveness of learning experiences and revised daily lesson plans as necessary, often at a moment’s notice, in order to meet learners wherever they were in mastery level and/or content knowledge ● Created a variety of learning materials using multiple modalities ; including in-person classroom training, self-paced online activities, virtual classroom workshops, and a blend of virtual and in-person learning opportunities Substitute Classroom Teacher, K-12 October 2014 – June 2015 / Broward County Public Schools / Broward County, FL ● Lead students age 5-21 through daily lessons and activities while ensuring classroom atmospheres remained stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive to the varied needs of students during their full-time teachers’ absence Media Sales Assistant January 2014 – September 2014 / Time Inc. / This Old House Magazine / New York City, NY ● Served as support for three upper-level advertising executives by creating reports regarding market conditions; print, digital, and television ad sales results; and team earnings ● Built media kits and completed insertion orders for print, digital, and television media ● Coordinated team and vendor special events , travel, schedules, and sales leads EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION ● Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Florida Atlantic University (AACSB Accredited), 2013 ● Florida Department of Education, Professional Teaching Certificate, Secondary English Language Arts, 2016 ● STARR Commonwealth Trauma & Resilience Practitioner & Trainer Certification Program, 2021 ● Google for Education, Certified Level 1 Educator, Google for Education Suite, 2017 & 2021 SPECIAL SKILLS & INTERESTS Curriculum Development, Instructional Planning, Strategic Data Analysis, Virtual Curriculum Planning, Learner Engagement, Youth Development, Social Justice Education, Community Engagement, MS Office & Google for Education Suite, Event Planning, Interior Design
The Assembly Engineer possess a sufficient depth and diversity of skills in validation programs, assembly and instrumentation techniques in jet engine development, industrial relations, and overall leadership skills to lead multiple engine builds under his/her span of control in a high paced environment responsible to ensure assembly operations readiness and precise execution of test vehicle builds, teardowns, and inspections.
CURRICULUM VITAE – DUY PHAM
Address: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Email: dpham@bunifuelearning.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I have more than nine years of experience in developing content & e-learning courses. I ’ m good at Articulate (Storyline 2, Storyline 360, Rise), Captivate, Isping, Camtasia, Elucidat, Vyond/Powtoon, Canva, Photoshop, AI, Audio editor (Audacity & Adobe audition), etc. I also have a fast learning ability that helps me to learn new authoring e-learning tools within 2 – 3 days. I hold an MBA degree from CFVG credited by EPAS. I come from Vietnam and have various experiences in instructional design and training not only for employees but also for students (university and K12).
EDUCATION CFVG 2014-2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, HR Specialization – The best thesis of MBA Intake 23.
WORKING EXPERIENCE Instructional Designer Director | Talent Mind Education 2013 – Now
During nearly 10 years in Talent Mind Education, I have gone through various types of services and projects:
Training and development: Great experience in training and working
skills content development for employees and students (Unilever,
Samsung, Total Vietnam Ltd, Nam Long Investment Corporation, OCB,
Harvey Nash, VNDirect, Doosan, Glandore Systems, Harvey Nash,
Keppel Land, etc.)
CURRICULUM VITAE – DUY PHAM
Consulting: Experienced in consulting and building organizational
training following the quality standards such as ISO9001, CMMi.
E-learning system implementation: Experienced in e-learning system
development for Corporates & Universities (Unilever, HCMC University
of Technology, HCMC University of Science, Hanoi University of
Industrial, etc.).
E-learning courses development: Experienced in developing more than
300 e-learning courses for many clients (Unilever (Vietnam), Intel
(Vietnam), Sanofi (USA), Chevron (USA), Philip Morris International
(Germany), Roche (Germany), BSI (UK) and many others from USA,
UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Member | Teenage Ambassador from Vietnam 2007 This is a cultural and environmental exchange program. It gives me a chance in Japan during 7 days. Member | Servant Leader Workshop 2012 One of 30 select leaders from different clubs in Ho Chi Minh city participated in Servant Leader workshop by EVG and Hoa Sen University. The speaker is Mr. Louis Ho, the famous facilitator from Singapore.
Member | VYE Bootcamp 2013
One of 100 campers participated in VYE Bootcamp for Young Entrepreneurs where campers learned business lessons from many experience mentors and investors.
TECHNICAL SKILLS Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate Adobe Creative Suites (PSD, AI, AE, Premiere, Indesign) Camtasia Elucidat DominKnow Vyond E-learning system: Learndash, Moodle, Blackboard, Thinkific, Teachable
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Cassie H. Kwon
cassie.kwon@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/cassiekwon
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Learning Experience Designer (LX) with 9+ years of experience in teaching and training, building e- learning courses, and advising. Highly organized and effective communicator who creates and drives smooth processes. Empathetic listener that prioritizes client’s needs and goals. Leverages technology to maximize efficiency and modernize operations.
EXPERIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
July 2021 – Present
Bunifu Austin, TX (Remote) • Developer and content designer for e-learning courses on various platforms including LMS and web- based platforms. • Research and implement latest trend of learning.
PRODUCT CONSULTANT
May 2021 – Present
Watermark Austin, TX (Remote) • Trains clients to effectively use Watermark Course Evaluation & Surveys as they implement the product. Identifying priorities and troubleshooting risks to create satisfied clients. • Took initiative in developing the training plan of the newly acquired WM SS&E (formerly Aviso) product. Created internal and external documentation for WM SS&E.
DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS & OUTREACH
Dec 2020 – May 2021
Overseasy Netherlands (Remote – Part time) • Retained clients by consulting to assess their career development & learning gaps and providing solutions through customized overseas career and relocation resources to meet their goals. • Increase company outreach through producing web-based presentations and client trainings.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ORIENTATION & TRANSITION PROGRAMS
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
The New School New York, NY • Experienced in developing online learning programs. Curated the curriculum and course material for Prep for Success , an online orientation prep course. • Designed and taught an online college level leadership development course.
PROGRAM ADMIN, WELCOME PROGRAMS & CLASS ACTIVITIES BOARD
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
New York University New York, NY • Coordinated NYU’s welcome program that hosts up to 500 events, attendance up to 2,000 people. • Developed skill-based training and support materials on understanding onboarding and orientation best practices, leveraging technology tools, and budget management.
MANAGER, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA • Increased retention by managing caseload and providing early intervention support to students not meeting academic standards. EDUCATION New York University M.A. Higher Education & Student Affairs (New York, NY) | May 2018 Linfield College B.A. Anthropology with Japanese Minor (McMinnville, OR) | May 2012
Marissa Jackson marissajacksonmsw@gmail.com
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(917) 626-‐1947 2017-‐present
The New School, New York, NY Director, Orientation and Transition Programs • Develop and implement robust student and family programs that prepare students for progressive, diverse, intercultural learning environment of The New School and achieve learning outcomes and supports institutional enrollment, retention, and completion goals; including undergraduate, graduate, and family orientations, online transition courses, family events and engagement, off-‐campus commuter student support, Grad Week, and University Commencement • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, neighbors, alumni, families, and local businesses; collaborate with Academic Advising and Career Development, International Students and Scholars Services, Residence Life, Student Leadership and Involvement, Student Disabilities Services, Student Conduct, Title IX, Student Financial Services, Admissions, the Provost’s Office, and each of the five schools to develop transition programs that engage students and support their continued learning about the institution and teach them ways to be successful members of the community beyond orientation • Create an environment within the Orientation and Transition Programs team that leverages the strengths of the members of the team, promotes collaboration, and empowers members to innovate; Supervise direct reports who coordinate various projects within the team, facilitate opportunities for their professional growth and development (direct reports include an Assistant Director, Special Projects Manager, Senior Office Assistant, graduate interns, student administrative staff, and 60-‐person Orientation Leader cohort) • Oversee funding allocation and financial management for Orientation and Transition Programs budgets • Develop programming to engage families as key stakeholders with the university; maintain communications with parents and families including management of the Parent Portal, a quarterly Family Newsletter with over 7,000 subscriptions, an active Facebook group with over 2,000 members; created an annual Family Weekend that activates the entire campus • Advisor, Black Student Union and MixGen Caretakers of the Students of Color Lounge, Co-‐Chair, Traditions and Affinities Task Force; Student Financial Wellness Committee, and Student Success Assessment Committee City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY 2013-‐2017 Senior University Dean’s Office/ CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, New York, NY Program Manager/ Curriculum and Professional Development for CUNY Start Advisement • Developed advisement program for an intensive alternative- ‐to- ‐remediation program serving over 2,000 incoming students at programs and colleges within the CUNY system; Partnered with site-‐based leaders to hire, train, and evaluate advisors; Provided ongoing professional development, coaching, and instructional support to 40 advisors working with students across 8 colleges and to support campus-‐based learning initiatives; Managed an ongoing professional development calendar; Produced semi-‐annual All-‐Staff Day conferences • Developed Seminar curriculum and scope and sequence; Developed 2 nd and 3 rd editions of the CUNY Start Advisement Manual; Created Advisement Logic Model and Advisement Core Values and Practices; Created professional development and evaluation tool; Developed 2 nd and 3 rd edition of the train-‐the-‐trainer manual and toolkit for campus-‐based trainers; and a support manual for helping professionals • Supported city- ‐wide expansion of Math Start program; collaborated with community partners to establish off- ‐site locations and to align advisement benchmarks and practices with program culture and student profiles; piloted Math Start program within ASAP program at New York City Technical College; supported advisor capacity and advocacy on special projects including a pathway to college for students aging out of foster care, and a strategic technology initiative for students with learning disabilities The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY Academic Advisor, CUNY Start program • Advised part- ‐time students entering college with remedial needs in Reading and Writing; Collaborated with Reading/Writing instructor in weekly team meetings, sharing student observations and developing strategies for support; Held student conferences with students and teachers; Taught multiple sections of Seminar course in college readiness; Collaborated with advisement team to create and revise lessons; Scheduled students with Testing Office; Coordinated with the Office of Accessibility for students in need of testing accommodations; Shared test results with students, adjusted matriculation plans as needed, depending on placement scores Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 2012-‐2014 Advisor and Learning Specialist, Athletic Department • Provided group advisement and learning support for student-‐athletes on both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams; worked to identify student learning needs and create intervention plans; supported students in developing and implementing effective study habits for their experience as a student athlete • Created and implemented Summer Bridge programming and specialized study skills sessions for incoming freshman and students at risk of academic probation; managed Study Hall; Provided individual academic intervention for students
2010-‐2012
Newark Educators Community Charter School, Newark, NJ Director of School Climate, School Social Worker • Served as member of Leadership Team at upstart charter elementary school serving 300 students grades K-‐5; Created and led a School Climate Department to address data-‐driven positive school climate improvement in the areas of social and emotional teaching and learning, school-‐wide student behavior management and support systems, family engagement, crisis and safety management, anti- ‐bullying, intervention and referral services, and special education programs; Supervised departmental team that included a Dean of Students, Parent Engagement Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, and a Positive Behavior Support Coordinator • Developed school’s procedures for administrative referral, school wide transitions, parent-‐communication, and attendance to ensure practices are aligned with the mission and compliant with local, state, and federal statutes; Developed school’s HIB, Discipline, and Special Education policies; regular compliance review and Board reporting; Created school’s handbook and guidelines for students, faculty, and families; Facilitated professional development trainings and psycho educational workshops on a range of topics support positive youth development • Lead, Child Study Team and Intervention & Referral Services; Case manager for all special education students; Provided individual counseling and facilitated group work Hackensack Middle School, Hackensack, NJ 2002-‐2008 Teacher, Student Activities Coordinator • Taught 5 th - ‐8 th grade Performing Arts: Drama, 8 th grade US History I, and 8 th grade Language Arts; as Drama Teacher, developed aligned curricula for grades 5 th - ‐8 th ; wrote, directed, choreographed, and produced annual spring musicals; produced seasonal talent shows and assemblies; as Social Studies Teacher, taught 8 th grade US History and Civics to 100 students each year • Planned and produced school- ‐wide ceremonies, heritage month assemblies and events, end of year activities, and graduation; Maintained facilities calendar for two school administrations; as a member of the school’s leadership team, served on the Administrative Council, Sexual Harassment Committee, and Positive Behavior Support in Schools Committee • Co-‐founded Woman’s Worth group for 8 th grade girls; identified, recruited, and trained student leaders to produce workshops and assemblies, and co-‐facilitate peer workshops throughout the year; co-‐produced Love Your Body Day each October with gender-‐based groups, guest speakers, and service projects Community Engagement 2019 Member, Performing Arts Parent Advisory Council , Hudson County Schools of Technology (through present) 2019 Professional Development Consultant , Prisoner Re-‐Entry Institute (PRI), John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2016 Curriculum Development Consultant , Yum Yum Chefs, Brooklyn NY 2014 Professional Development Consultant and Facilitator, People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, Westchester County 2013 Big Sister , Big Brother Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, and Passaic County, New Jersey (through 2017) 2013 Member, Parent Advisory Council , Performing Arts Workshop, Jersey City, NJ (through present) 2012 Member, Parent Cooperative , Stevens Cooperative School, Jersey City, NJ (through 2018) 2011 Member, Grants Committee , The Ethical Community Charter School, Jersey City, NJ (through 2012) 2005 Curriculum Development Fellow , New Jersey History Grant, Kean University and New Jersey Historical Society 2004 Member, Bergen County Arts Advisory Board, Bergen County Teen Arts Festival, New Jersey (through 2008) 2003 Curriculum Development and Volunteer Trainer, STARS program, Power Play NYC (through 2005) Education Rutgers University School of Social Work, MSW Newark, NJ; Master of Social Work degree received May 2009 Concentration: Management and Policy/ Administrative Member, Phi Alpha Honor Society (3.8 GPA) Generalist Fieldwork Experience, YCS/Eastside High School , Paterson, NJ Management and Policy Fieldwork Experience, LITUFC Open Door Drop-‐In Center , Newark, NJ Columbia University, Columbia College, BA, Urban Studies New York, NY; Bachelor of Arts degree received February 2002 Women’s Track and Field (100HH, 400IH); Black Student Organization, Community Impact, Big Brother/Big Sister Work Study Positions: Columbia University Housing Operations, and Columbia University Department of Psychology/ Life Sciences Secondary School, East Harlem, NY (Carol Dweck and Lisa Blackwell, Growth Mindset research) Clifton Strengths Strategic, Ideation, Futuristic, Input, Individualization
Nikkia Thompson 331-223-5379
nikthom4@gmail.com
Skills Teaching and Curriculum Writing: secondary education, course material creation, classroom management, positive student, parent and coworker relations, adaptable and fexible, organization and time management, compassion, Google and Microsoft; Sales Associate: customer service, positive customer relations, organization, active listening.
Experience
March 2022 - PRESENT Proximity Learning Institute - 7h Grade English Teacher ● Research topics, conceptualize and create lesson plans and assessments.
February 2022 - PRESENT APass Educational Group - Curriculum Writer
● Research topics, conceptualize and create lesson plans and assessments. ● Work with content specialists and editors to deliver polished deliverables.
August 2021 - PRESENT Bunifu Elearning, Washington, DC - Curriculum Writer ● Researched topics, conceptualized and created lesson plans, assessments, visual aids and animation scripts. ● Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce postsecondary options to students. ● Worked with instructional designers to ensure graphic portions aligned with lesson plan objectives. ● Gave input regarding scope and sequence. August 2019- August 2021 Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Plainfeld, IL - 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher ● Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Language Arts. ● Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics. ● Planned and exchanged ideas with grade-level coworkers. ● Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress. ● Graded assignments and standardized tests. ● Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material. ● Taught grammar rules and language skills. ● Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
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● Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. ● Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. ● Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success. ● Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth. ● Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. ● Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors. ● Planned and supervised class projects. ● Maintained timely communication with students and parents through home calls, personal emails, newsletters, notes and conferences. ● Integrated technology into lessons as instructional tools.
August 2018-August 2019 Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Plainfeld, IL - Long-Term Substitute
● Instructed classes of up to 30 students in 7th-8th grade Social Studies, 6-8th grade Language Arts Lab, 8th grade Science, Speech and Public Speaking in the absence of permanent teacher. ● Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics in Language Arts Lab, Speech and Public Speaking classes. ● Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. ● Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success. ● Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth. ● Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. ● Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors. ● Implemented and supervised group activities implemented by permanent teacher. ● Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas. October 2016-November 2019 The Fruitful Yield, Naperville, IL - Sales Associate ● Attended trainings to help customers understand how various brands sold help to support health needs. ● Handled purchasing and return transactions on register. ● Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites. ● Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships. ● Prepared merchandise for sales foor by facing, pricing or tagging, removing expired items, and building displays. ● Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specifc merchandise. ● Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue. ● Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands. ● Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
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● Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services. ● Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns. ● Provided positive frst impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers. ● Educated associates on market trends. August 2005-June 2008 Deer Park Middle Magnet School, Randallstown, MD - 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher ● Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies of Language Arts. ● Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics outlined in the MD curriculum guide. ● Planned with department coworkers. ● Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress. ● Taught grammar rules and language skills. ● Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas. ● Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. ● Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. ● Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success. ● Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
● Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. ● Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors. ● Planned and supervised class projects. ● Integrated technology into lessons as instructional tools.
July 2000-June 2003 Randallstown High School, Randallstown, MD - 9th Grade English Teacher ● Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for 9th grade English. ● Planned and exchanged ideas with teacher mentor. ● Administered and graded assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress. ● Created diverse activities to engage students in course material. ● Taught grammar rules and language skills. ● Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas. ● Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. ● Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. ● Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success. ● Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth. ● Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. ● Kept classroom a welcoming environment for students and visitors. ● Planned and supervised class projects. ● Maintained timely communication with students and parents through home calls, personal emails, and conferences.
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● Welcomed parent visits to classroom. ● Integrated technology into lessons as instructional tools.
September 1998 -July 2000 Southwestern Senior High School, Baltimore, MD - 10th Grade Speech, 11th-12th Grade English Teacher, Track and Field Coach ● Prepared and implemented lesson plans for 10th grade speech, 11th-12th Grade English classes, covering skills mandated in the Maryland State Curriculum Guide. ● Administered and graded assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress. ● Taught grammar rules and language skills. ● Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas. ● Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. ● Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students. ● Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success. ● Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth. ● Researched and prepared workouts to support student track athletes. ● Attended and supervised students during track and feld meets. ● Taught students self-care for health maintenance and injury care, if needed. ● Attended class for sports injuries.
Education
August 1993-May 1997 Hampton University, Hampton VA - B.A., Print Journalism Continuing Education Courses Taken At: University of Phoenix, online campus Towson University,, Towson, MD Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, MD
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