Jessica Zimbler
Cell: 516-***-****
Nesconset, NY 11767
Email: **************@***.***
Educator and Management Professional
EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE
Experienced educator with 11+ years of teaching and management experience.
My ability to implement effective methods of learning and development,
motivational learning tools and practical application along with my
educational background has led to a successful teaching career. I am
looking to utilize my experience in a Leadership or Instructional role with
an institution that rewards leadership skills, dedication and a proven
track record of success.
Key Skills Assessment
Educator - Develop and implement rigorous lessons and activities, while
exercising the flexibility to develop instruments to aide students with
diverse learning abilities in the classroom and beyond. Provided
comprehensive instructions for new teachers and administrators in classroom
principles, effective management styles and strategies to encourage
learning.
Sales - Proven ability to transform a failing facility into the most
profitable by increasing sales by 75% within the first year.
Management - Created an interactive instructor led course for franchise
owners in management best practices, sales and business development
strategies.
Professional Experience
Personal Training Institute, Jericho, NY 2007 - Present
Facility Operations Manager/Franchise Support Specialist
. Provide management of daily operations ensuring high level of customer
satisfaction and client retention.
. Implemented a program to revamp processes and enhance profitability.
Able to turn a failing establishment into a successful fitness center
within the first year of operation.
. Supervise all training activities to ensure strict adherence to safety
protocols.
. Implement and supervise all sales and marketing campaigns. Conduct
research to determine target market and launch programs geared toward
target market penetration.
. Teach courses in sales and customer relations to franchise owners,
area developers and managers.
. Coordinate and facilitate professional development sessions for owners
and managers.
. Implemented company training and best practices manuals. Collaborated
on budget proposal for e-learning solutions.
New York City Department of Education, John Adams High School UFT Teacher
Center Collaborative, Ozone Park, NY 2005 - 2007
Teaching Specialist (UFT Teacher Center)
. Demonstrated effective communication with new teachers and
administrators in promoting professional growth and developing
strategies to encourage academic excellence.
. Instituted collaborative study groups to focus on career development,
classroom effectiveness, motivational techniques and management.
. Initiated research-based, content-rich work sessions aimed at
providing practical problem solving techniques for classroom
management.
. Designed and implemented mini-grant proposals to fund workshops.
. Implemented screening process and conducted interviews with potential
candidates for teaching and administrator positions.
. Mentored staff of balanced literary techniques, portfolio development
and differentiated instruction and trained special education
instructors and paraprofessionals in Read 180.
. Attended workshops and conducted knowledge sharing sessions to keep
staff abreast of new educational developments.
East Meadow Union Free School, East Meadow High School, East Meadow, NY
1999 - 2005
Co-Coordinator (Curriculum Area Projects for Regents level students in
English)
. Assessed student performance and developed needs and grades specific
lesson plan for Regents preparation.
. Developed English curriculum for "at risk" Regents level students to
enhance learning and understanding.
. Collaborated with Social Studies and English department to develop
effective teaching methods to improve and expand departmental
objectives.
Co-Coordinator (Staff Development Workshop for Infusing Writing Across the
Curriculum)
. Presented workshops to teachers at P.S. 175, J.H.S. 145, and The
Epiphany School.
. Performed classroom audits to evaluate teaching styles and offer
mentoring on interdisciplinary strategies.
. Designed interdisciplinary handbook with sample lesson plans,
procedures, and writing samples.
Co-Coordinator (Staff Development Workshop for New Teachers in English
Department)
. Mentored New Teachers, Student Teachers and Student Observers on
effective teaching methods.
. Coordinated with administrators and New Teacher Mentors to implement
educational initiatives to spur learning and promote overall education
initiatives.
. Facilitated round table discussions aimed at enhancing classroom
management and behavior modification techniques.
Facilitator (Differentiated Instruction Workshop)
. Attended conferences on learning styles, effective classroom
strategies and proper use of technology to enhance learning
initiatives.
. Conducted knowledge sharing sessions with colleagues creating lesson
plans that addressed diverse learning styles.
. Assisted teachers in using technology, navigating educational websites
and establishing online reference collections.
English Teacher (9th, 10th and 11th Grade)
New York City Board of Education, Public School 175, Bronx, New York 1995 -
1999
English/Social Studies Teacher (5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade)
. Assessed student performance, focusing on English, and Social Studies
skills, and mentoring students to ensure they are achieving their
educational goals for furthering education.
. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills with
administrators, teachers and parents regarding students' grades,
behavior and social progress.
. Developed and implemented rigorous lessons and activities, while
exercising the flexibility to develop instruments to aide students
with diverse learning abilities in the classroom and beyond.
. Delivered competency-based instruction courses and led classroom-based
interactive discussions to enhance learning and understanding.
Education & Training
Educational Administration and Supervision, Specialist Diploma, Queens
College, City University Of New York, 2003
Master of Science, Secondary Education in English, Queens College, City
University of New York, 1997
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education in English, Oneonta, State
University of New York, 1993
Certification
School District Administrator, New York State Permanent
School Administration and Supervision, New York State Provisional
Secondary Education in English, New York State Permanent