Southwest Airlines

Design and deliver training programs and classes to SWA employees on existing, new, and advanced
technology (hardware and software). 
Develop and administer various assessment instruments.
Develop, maintain, and update on-line and written documentation. Provide on-going technical education as needed.

Sr. Instructor - Technology

ATD Fort Worth/Mid-Cities Chapter

President

- Implemented improved programming processes and structure 
- Implemented a streamlined structure for Board meetings
- Collaborated on a new learning series structure that resulted in 10% of the chapter's profits and 6% increase in membership
- Onboarded chapter volunteers and nurtured their professional growth within the chapter

President Elect

Navan

•	Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that the rebranding and training initiatives aligned with the company's strategic goals and vision.
•	Demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the learning experience for employees, contributing to increased employee satisfaction and retention rates. 
•	Led the restructuring of the 6-week onboarding curriculum, resulting in an improved and more efficient onboarding process for new employees.
•	Applied principles of graphic design to design visually appealing 5+ slide deck templates that improved the overall quality of presentations.
•	Produced multimedia content, including graphics and audio elements, to enhance the training materials, increasing overall effectivity of training materials by 75%
•	Delivered projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality, showcasing strong project management and organizational skills.

Instructional Designer

Birdville ISD

•	Established three e-learning courses and supplemental instructional materials across a multi-tiered system utilizing Canvas LMS leveraged by 11 teachers (240+ learners)
•	Supervised and supported 40 new instructors as a peer-to-peer learner; designated as a First Year Teacher Campus Mentor 
•	Trained & supported 4+ staff members in the creation & utilization of Google Slides for the daily Campus informational deck
•	Conducted over 10 district-wide teacher trainings and facilitated on-campus trainings for various EdTech (Gimkit, EdPuzzle, etc.)
•	Adapted current curriculum strategies by leveraging historic test data results

High School Mathematics Teacher & Professional Development Instructor

The Ismaili

•	Redesigned the National & Regional email newsletters (40,000+ subscribers).
•	Facilitated the establishment of website processes and content curation. 
•	Trained regional teams on editorial standards and technical aspects of our multiple online platforms (social media platforms, website, digital newsletters).
•	Communications National Task Force member for His Highness the Aga Khan’s USA Visit in April 2018 and Global Communications team for the concluding celebration of the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon, Portugal in July 2018.
•	Instated, curated, & managed social media platforms, for the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee visits to the USA and Lisbon.

National Managing Editor & Digital Media Co-Lead

Provided tutoring services to ages 12-20, improving student scores by 25% or more per semester in the following subjects: 8th grade math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP
Statistics, AP Calculus, Spanish, and AP Psychology.
90% success rate in helping students better comprehend material and raising their grades to an A.
Collaborated with clients (parent/student) to establish set goals and focus to work on with students. Recruited tutoring candidates.

Private Tutor

I help create business essentials: logos, design manuals, social media graphics, letterheads, business cards, and more.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Hurst-Euless-Bedford I.S.D

•	Curated new format of learning to help students ingest geometry content easier thereby improving 60+ students learning outcomes on district assessments by 10%
•	Facilitated and collaborated with 5 Algebra instructors to adapt lesson plans for Algebra I students resulting in 98% success rate on state standardized assessments compared to the average state rate of 62%
•	Developed and executed engaging lessons, accommodated for diverse learning styles (auditory, visual, etc.), and conformed to state & district learning initiatives
•	Conducted & created 32+ assessments through formal and informal evaluation of student learning and cognitive skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy
•	 Implemented Continuous Improvement/SMART system to teach and assist students campus-wide (1000+ students) in setting and analyzing personal learning goals
•	Utilized assessment results to plan instructional activities fostering critical thinking skills enabling students to meet and surpass state standard learning goals

Junior High Math Teacher, Cheer Coach, & Curriculum Presenter

•	Served as the most requested substitute teacher at Harwood Junior High from Feb. 2014 -May 2015 leading to full-time employment

Substitute Teacher

Flash Photography

Within my first 6 months, became a lead commencement photographer for the company. This meant being a company representative to colleges & universities.

For Greek and Private party events, I was typically the lead photographer for the event.

Lead Photographer

Manage and edit commencement pictures from over 275 ceremonies over 2 months.
Oversee & Train 25 new Customer Service Representatives every season with their daily responsibilities.
Also acted as a lead commencement photographer for the company. which meant being a company representative to colleges & universities.

Assistant Manager

Ismaili Council for Central USA

•	Worked on behalf of the council in conjunction with Congresswoman Johnson’s office for various co-sponsored events. 
•	Published 304 newsletters as the Regional Lead Editor of the Central US Ismaili Insight(e-newsletter).
•	Duties also included editing regional events and stories included in the regional e-Newsletter according to The.Ismaili Style Guidelines, training new Associate Editors, and coordinating with the Central US Regional Editorial Team.

Regional Managing Editor & Community Liaison

I am a seasoned educational professional with 10+ years of training and development experience for secondary education & non-profit organizations. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for curating engaging curricula in alignment with organizational and state standards, as well as for guiding colleagues in the implementation of technological resources throughout instruction.

Most recently, I attained a Master of Science from the University of North Texas focused on Instructional Design. I design curricula at various levels utilizing graphic design principles combined with ADDIE and SAM processes. As a teacher, I supported colleagues in the integration of technology in the learning environment through the development of project-based units of inquiry. 

Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, technical and an instructional expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver effective results.

Some of my core competencies include but are not limited to the following:
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development | Assessment Creation & Distribution | Data Analysis & Evaluation | Process & Continuous Improvements | Documentation & Records Management | Solution Development | Audience Engagement

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