Resume
Work Experience
August 2023 - Present
Instructional Specialist/Event Planner/Office Assistant
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Capital Automotive Real
Estate Services (CARS)
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Used adult learning theory to develop course material for in-house real estate law classes and posted the content to the Learning Management System (LMS)
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Assisted and led in-house training events on a variety of real estate and finance topics
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Expanded the current onboarding program by providing targeted software training for new hires
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Improved current onboarding program by providing one month check-ins with new hires to determine and target areas requiring additional training
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Completed forensic accounting tasks for untenanted properties owned by CARS
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Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing/shifting priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment
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Used authoring tools such as Canva, Adobe Express and Piktochart to create invitations, flyers, calendars, and social media marketing posts
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Designed and posted content on the Capital Automotive LinkedIn page, and the personal LinkedIn page for the C.E.O. and president
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Researched, booked, and executed a variety of events including: attending a Broadway play, corporate dinners, holiday parties, potluck and catered meals, and a company-wide trip to Vail, Colorado.
2016 - 2023
Instructional Specialist
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Loudoun County Public School System
Ashburn Virginia
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Recommended new course design solutions, development methods and delivery styles resulting in reading fluency improving by 27.2 points and learners gained 1.2 grade levels on average in 8 months
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Demonstrated exceptional knowledge and leadership in special education, serving as a resource and mentor to colleagues, improving staff morale, and increasing compliance on legal documentation
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Coordinated and led 23 meetings yearly in which legal documentation was judged to be 100% in compliance with the federal law determined by outside advocates and attorneys
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Tracked individuals’ progress toward goals based on data analysis including online tracking tools which led to an overall increase of 73%
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Subject Matter Expert (SME) in special education field in regards to compliance, providing ILTs and mentoring staff both on and off site
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Experience with using a variety of LMS including Schoology, Google Classroom, Canvas and Blackboard
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Have been able to adapt learning modules to suit different purposes and clientele and uploaded content into the LMS which led to greater learning gains
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Improved student engagement using gamification, technology integration, and student feedback surveys
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Created and presented professional development seminar that led to a marked improvement in data collection amongst colleagues
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Prioritize, schedule, and meet deadlines and development timeframes
2012 - 2016
Admissions Compliance and Transition Specialist
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Kennedy Krieger of Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
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Design and implement IEP strategies for caseload of 60 students
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Screen admissions packets to determine if learner would be a viable candidate
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Lead IEP meetings between parents, school, and city/county liaisons
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Advocate for students to arrange for the best services, tools, and technologies that support them to realize their full potential
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Oversee transition program for 8th graders to affiliate high school program
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Ensure school is in compliance with the law
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Organize autism waiver observation meetings and paperwork
Sept 2009- Dec 2012
Therapeutic Afterschool
Program Director
Cedar Lane School, Howard County Recreation & Parks
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Staff supervision and support
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Created a program budget
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Approved bi-weekly payroll
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Developed a mission statement and staff manual
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Created and executed daily activities for learners facing a wide variety of learning challenges and physical limitations
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Applied for permits
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Fulfilled state regulations and compliance regarding Maintenace of the facility, and the health and welfare of attendees
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Remained compliant in order to retain state and county licensure
Education
2014-2016
American Collge of Education
Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
3.91 GPA
Indianapolis, Indiana
2008 - 2010
Trinity University
Teaching License
Washington, D.C.
4.0 GPA
2003 - 2007
University of Maryland Batimore County
BA in Psychology
Baltimore, MD
Professional skillset
Goal-Oriented
Organization
Teamwork & Collaboration
Result-Driven
Analytical Thinking
Technology and Innovation
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (Functional)
Technology Tools
Canva
Articulate 360
Adobe
Storyline
Google Classroom
Camtasia
Screencastify
Schoology
Photoshop
Canvas