Darrell Bruno

*** ***** **** • Murrysville, PA **668

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PROFILE

Training and Development Specialist

15+ years of experience in designing, as well as training, coaching, and motivating students, faculty, management, and staff; diligent educator who blends innovative and traditional methods to produce a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

WORK HISTORY

Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale, PA 1993-2015

Master Instructor

Taught a broad range of subjects including Adobe Creative Suite from concept courses to computer application courses for print and web design

Utilized my graphic design skills to assist with special projects at the school signage development and promotional materials

Earned the distinction of Master Instructor that allowed me the opportunity to not only teach traditional students, but also instructors and staff members

Participated in the creation and development of multiple high school workshops for high school students and teachers

Developed curriculum, handouts, slide presentations, and how to sheets with great attention to layout, design, and typography

Established a diversified teaching career that focused on 80% student retention and 100% graduate success

Received consistently high student evaluation surveys with favorable comments regarding clear presentation of material and one-on-one assistance

Advised students as facilitator for various industry-led team projects where I guided, encouraged, and coached the team in using their own problem-solving skills to complete the project

Created a faculty development plan to enable all instructors to take additional classes and workshops that would further develop their skills

Maintained a strong working relationship with colleagues in order to promote and build a healthy, productive office environment

Provided guidance as a Faculty Mentor for new instructors in all disciplines through group learning modules and one-on-one time with each instructor

Contributed my knowledge and experience as part of a Visual Matrix Team, a cross-department team comprised of both faculty and staff members to establish better communication and coordination of school services

Served on the Faculty Advisory Board to address and solve any concerns and issues between faculty and management

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EDUCATION

Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA MS degree in Instructional Leadership

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA BFA degree in Graphic Design

ACHIEVEMENTS

Outstanding Instructor Award 2010

Recognized by PAPSA (Pennsylvania Association of Private Schools Administrators) for contributions to private school education

The award acknowledges excellence in teaching delivery methods, using technology effectively, curriculum development, additional training, and going the extra mile to support students in order for them to succeed

Penn State Conference Presentation 2003

Co-presented with three of my students at the 12th Annual Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-To-Career Connection, sponsored by the PA Department of Education

The subject of the presentation was the development of a Student Management Team for Production 2 class, where I met with the three student representatives outside of class on a regular basis

Student representatives provided suggestions and feedback for the course structure as it was taught throughout the quarter

CERTIFICATES

Microsoft Office Learning Modules in Word and PowerPoint

Blackboard Training

Classroom Management

Classroom Retention Techniques

Cooperative Learning/Grouping Strategies

Active Learning

Developing Effective Classroom Assessments

Effective Grading and Assessment: Strategies to Encourage Critical Thinking and Student Learning

Assessment: Building a Bridge to Student Learning

Reading and Vocabulary Strategies for the Classroom

The Needs and Wants of the Millennial Generation

Gradebook Training (Student Information System)

Brainbench Achievement Certificates in Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress

COMPUTER SKILLS

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software applications

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