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Professional Goal
To apply my professional knowledge, skills, and abilities to contribute to organizational learning, growth, and long-term sustainability through development and delivery of quality learning management, training, and organizational development programs designed to optimize human capital and improve operational performance; utilizing knowledge management, instructional systems design, evaluation, training, Distance/eLearning, and education technology strategies.
Education, Certifications, Honors
Master of Arts – Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology (August 2009)
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Master of Arts – Guidance and Counseling (May 1993)
New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, New Mexico)
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology (May 1990)
Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, Indiana)
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Minors: Business Administration and Philosophy
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Honors: Academic Dean’s List – Junior and Senior years
Advanced Writing Proficiency Accreditation
Professional Development Certificates
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Guidance/Counseling K-12, License Type 600, Level III
New Mexico Public Education Department – License expires 2013
Professional Honors
Awarded 2004: School Counselor of the Year - Honorary Mention, Albuquerque Public Schools
Nominated 2004: Distinguished Educator Recognition, State of New Mexico Public Education Department
Awarded 2002: Wrote and received grant for mediation program - funded by the UNM Service Learning Project
Technology/Computer Proficiencies
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Online Learning Management Systems: Blackboard Classic Academic Suite • Blackboard WebCT Vista
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Learning Management Software: SoftChalk LessonBuilder 4 • Inspiration Concept Mapping software
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Online Wiki Collaborative Website Development: Wetpaint Wiki • PB Wiki
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Web-based Conferencing Systems: Elluminate • Wimba • Podcasts
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Computerized Data Management Systems: SDS • AS400 • MacSchool • Excent IEP Program
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Microsoft Office: Windows Vista - Word • Excel • Works • PowerPoint • Publisher • SharePoint • Outlook • OneNote
Skills & Abilities
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Training (In-Person, Distance Education) • Team Development • Communities of Practice/Group Facilitation and Empowerment • Communication • Mediation • Technology/Computer Applications • Instructional Systems Design • eLearning Course Design • Wiki/Website Development • Organization • Knowledge Management • Problem-Solving • Strategic Planning • Project Management • Research • Analysis • Program Evaluation
Career History & Achievements
Instructional Systems Designer/Developer – Independent Contractor May 2009-present
IDEAL-NM (Innovative Digital Education and Learning-NM) – New Mexico’s P-20+ Portal to eLearning Services
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Instructional Systems Designer/Developer – Professional Internship February-May 2009
IDEAL-NM (Innovative Digital Education and Learning-NM) – New Mexico’s P-20+ Portal to eLearning Services, with
Governor Richardson’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Board of Directors Development
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
Interactive Systems Designer/Developer December 2008-present
Northrop Grumman Corporation – Technical Services Sector – Learning and Communications Solutions Group (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Graduate Student 2006-present
Department of Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology (OLIT)
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Projects:
Effective Time Management Training Program Team Development Training for Beginning Experience - using the Affinity Process
Just-In-Time Online Training module - Beginning Experience Registration Process
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Co-Creator/Developer:
Online Orientation & Training Modules - Peer Mentor Training Course for the UNM Mentoring Institute
Analyst/Co-Creator:
Collaborative Project & Presentation to Central College of New Mexico (CNM):
Analysis of a Complex Problem: CNM's Distance Learning Program - Managing Phenomenal Growth
Researcher/Author – Literature Reviews: E-Learning: Considerations for Instruction and Training Distance Education: Supporting Student Success The Use of Creativity in Training Three Approaches to Supporting the Success of Adult Learners: Advising, Coaching, and Mentoring Integrating the Use of Reflective Process Portfolios/E-Portfolios in Mentorships
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Presenter: UNM OLIT Expo 2008
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Participant: American Society for Training and Development (ASTD-NM) Annual Conference 2008 (Albuquerque, NM)
E-Learn 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher
Education (Las Vegas, Nevada - November 2008)
Trainer; Board of Directors President, Secretary; Member 2002-2007
Beginning Experience International Ministry, Incorporated Albuquerque Team (work with widowed, divorced, separated) (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
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Trainer: 2004-2007
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Beginning Team Training
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Group Facilitation Skills Training
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Team Development Training - using the Affinity Process
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Just-In-Time Online Training module - Registration Process
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President, Board of Directors: 2004-2006; Grew team size 500% in two years
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Secretary, Board of Directors: 2006-2007
School Counselor 2002-2004
Albuquerque Public Schools – Bellehaven Elementary (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Awarded 2004: School Counselor of the Year - Honorary Mention, Albuquerque Public Schools
Nominated 2004: Distinguished Educator Recognition, State of New Mexico Public Education Department
Awarded 2002: Wrote and received grant for mediation program - funded by the UNM Service Learning Project
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Provide classroom guidance; crisis intervention; individual and small-group counseling
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Develop, train, and co-coordinate Student Mediation Program and other training
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Coordinate and facilitate school intervention/pre-referral Student Assistance Team, including collaboration within school Health/Mental Health Team
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Collaborate and network with parents, teachers, staff, administrators, school psychologists, school social workers, evaluation specialists, and community agencies
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Manage student referrals; conduct evaluation observations; access/refer at-risk students/families to appropriate agencies
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Serve on School Technology Committee
School Counselor 1993-2002
Bernalillo Public Schools – Roosevelt Elementary (Bernalillo, New Mexico)
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Work with diverse multi-cultural student population
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Provide classroom guidance; crisis intervention; individual and small-group counseling
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Coordinate and facilitate school intervention/pre-referral Student Assistance Team
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Manage student referrals; conduct evaluation observations; access/refer at-risk students/families to appropriate agencies
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Collaborate and network with parents, teachers, staff, administrators, school psychologists, diagnosticians, pueblo liaisons, and community agencies
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Maintain computerized student data management systems (SDS, AS400, MacSchool)
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Prepare site reports for district directors (20-day Enrollment and Special Education reports, Title I, test results reports, language proficiency reports, demographic reports)
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Facilitate computerized Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/Multi-Disciplinary meetings (using Excent IEP program)
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Serve as site Testing Coordinator
Prevention Specialist 1990-1993
Las Vegas City Schools and West Las Vegas Schools (Las Vegas, New Mexico)
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program
Memberships & Affiliations
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American Society for Training and Development (ASTD-NM)
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International Society for Performance Improvement (NM-ISPI)
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Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
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University of New Mexico Graduate Professional Student Association
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Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame Alumni Association
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Notre Dame Club of New Mexico
Volunteerism
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Desert Ridge Middle School - Albuquerque, New Mexico, beginning August 2009
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Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2007-present
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Double Eagle Elementary School – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2004-2007
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Habitat for Humanity – Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001-2003
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University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns – Urban Plunge (work with homeless) Atlanta, Georgia, 1989
Interests
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Sailing - 2007 earned American Sailing Association triple-certification (Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Chartering) • Kayaking • Skiing • Travel • Technology/Computers • Lifelong Learning
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