Innovative, solutions-focused leader with M.F.A. and B.A. in English eager to offer cross-functional instructional, management, and communications talents toward supporting an employer in achieving key academic goals.

 

 

         Top performer who demonstrates proven experience in results-driven Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Training / Development, Recordkeeping / Data Management, Program Coordination, and Regulatory Compliance.

         Integral leader who builds solid relationships with students of varying academic and cultural backgrounds, and effectively interfaces among diverse faculty, administrators, peers, leadership teams, and community members to achieve objectives.

         Recognized by former Governor Jeb Bush as operating Florida s Best Training Academy between 2000 and 2002.

         Received two Literary Awards for Creative Non-Fiction at Florida International University in 2004 and 2005.

         Served as a coach of Little League baseball and flag football teams (ages 13 C 15) since 2006.

 

 

Master of Fine Arts (Summa Cum Laude)                                                        Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts in English (Summa Cum Laude)                                           Florida International University

 

~ Phi Beta Kappa • National Key Honor Society • Golden Key Honor Society ~

 

Instructional Methodology I / II Training                                                      Miami-Dade Community College

Course Design Training                                                              National Fire Academy / Miami Fire College

 

 

 

English Tutor / Writer / Editor

         Coordinate versatile academic tutoring support by consistently employing resourceful instructional methods, along with contributing wide-ranging knowledge toward editing books, manuscripts, plays, and poems for a clientele of local writers.

 

 

Training Coordinator (1998 C 2003)

         Utilized broad scope of instructional abilities toward developing, scheduling, and coordinating training for State of Florida Minimum Standards Certifications of newly hired employees, including supervising instructors and administrative staff, as well as overseeing in-service training for Emergency Operations Division for the City of Miami s Fire-Rescue.

         Organized multiple jurisdictional staff assigned from all sectors of private and public domain in Dade County, FL, along with authoring comprehensive procedures, scheduling committee meetings, and coordinating and teaching training classes.

 

In-Service Training Instructor (1992 C 1998)

         Led targeted in-service training and instruction for Miami Fire-Rescue personnel, including supervising solutions-focused training related to State of Florida Minimum Standards Certification for newly hired paramedics and / or firefighters.

         Developed core curriculum, prepared instructors, and scheduled classes, along with delivering training for a variety of Special Operations Programs for Miami Fire-Rescue.

 

 

Training Instructor

         Planned and presented dynamic multifaceted instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate key training for the Miami Police Department, Miami-Dade County corrections officers, and Miami-Dade students.

         Improved student and professional teams awareness of First Responder techniques to drive community-wide success.

 

~ Additional Role Held as Deputy Chief of Support Services for the City of Miami Fire Rescue (2003 C 2007) ~