Dean Of Students

• Sep 2017 - Present

Reading and Reading Remediation Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

- Teacher of the Year.- Member of the Campus Leadership Team.- Coordinator for the junior high school for special training and programs.- Instituted and led STAAR writing program for all junior high students.- Selected as sole summer school teacher for STAAR remediation over senior teachers.- Tested, identified and developed plans to remediate students who needed intervention. - Created reading program with literacy coach to identify instructional reading levels of students.- Assisted in providing families with “literacy updates and activities” to support student literacy development.- Developed remediation and intervention plans for special education students. - Aided in the selection of instructional materials and assessments for literacy. - Participated in grade level team meetings, as appropriate, to discuss student progress using data. - Collaborated with the classroom teachers to monitor the progress of students. - Interpreted, analyzed, and shared student data relating to small group instruction with classroom teachers.- Completed and submitted weekly lesson plans.- Completed other duties in line with the responsibilities of my position as assigned by the Principal. Show less

Director of Operations

• Oct 2006 - Jul 2008

- Managed a 36,000 squared foot training facility consisting of 21 classrooms, 75 computer systems and networks, and graphics equipment worth over $2.5 million.- Certified Department of Defense Instructor.- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt.- Expertise in systems approach to training process, learning processes and theory, communication skills, classroom technology, designing and developing lesson plans, writing test items, and presenting instruction.- Monitored the training of over 2,000 students annually.- Subject matter expert for combat arms forces in the United States and abroad. Show less

Officer, Leader, Educator

• Mar 1988 - Jul 2008

- Expertise in institutional training that requires leadership to interpret, enforce and develop regulations that are in agreement with policies and state and federal law.- Trained and experienced in staff management which produces a cohesive team that successfully accomplishes a common goal.- Maintained a proven record for fostering positive staff relations, community participation, proactive communication, and friendly rapport.- Expertise in processes that develop long and short range plans, goals and objectives through a systematic process.- 6 years experience in managing personnel services including the maintenance of discipline, monitoring of attendance, development of policies, providing assistance in guidance and counseling activities, and collaborating with others in the positive modification of behavior.- Experience program management (Lean Six Sigma).- Ability to multitask and manage multiple programs simultaneously.- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.- Possession of excellent facilitation, analytical, and quantitative skills. Show less

Human Resources Lead / Administrative Officer

• Jun 2002 - Oct 2006

- Human Resource Director for an Army Area Support Group of 2,100 personnel during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and at Fort Carson, Colorado. - Directed the daily activities of 12 subordinates responsible for vehicles and equipment worth over $500,000. - Planned, developed, and directed all personnel systems which supported assigned personnel, replacement operations, casualty reporting, awards, promotions, and eliminations. - Led the formulation of policies and directed activities of organizations- Oversaw the conversion to a new administrative operating procedure that enhanced the organizations ability to operate in the United States and abroad without significant changes in our daily standard operating. Show less

Assistant Professor of Military Science

• Feb 1998 - Jun 2002

- Recognized as one of the best training officers among all peers in Texas and New Mexico universities. - Trained over 800 student cadets as a Primary Leadership Instructor, leading to the recruitment and commissioning of hundreds of lieutenants in the Army. - Developed a computer accreditation plan and Standard Operational Procedure guide for the department’s automation systems that improved the efficiency and support of the cadet computer lab. - Monitored the individual progress of students who studied in a non-traditional school environment with different levels of experience and ability. - Consistently taught students to meet or exceed required qualifications to pass all department courses and was a key leader for successfully accomplishing recruitment and retention goals. - Maintained a positive rapport with the university faculty, staff, and surrounding community at the University of Houston and sister program at Texas Southern University. - Maintained advanced proficiency in MS Office and familiar with basic web-based authoring software. - Designed, developed, and evaluated training materials. - Familiar with LMS and eLearning development platforms; Show less