EXPERIENCE
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT WASHINGTON, DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA
Built a diverse client base, which grew exponentially over seven years, serving upper elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational levels, curriculum materials and mastery of subjects. Analyzed and initiated highly individualized learning profiles to meet client’s strengths and deficits in executive skills, academic development, and self-concept as a learner. Facilitated skill building that significantly increased student’s abilities in time management, organization, planning and prioritizing, and attention to details and task. Ninety-five percent of client base maintained a B+ or better average in academic subjects addressed. Successfully introduced and increased algebraic knowledge by creating and teaching a highly specialized program for non-verbal adult with level 3 autism. Used narrative and cognitive approaches to expand a pro education concept in student clients to create life-long learning habits and skills. Excelled at motivation and engaging reluctant student clients. Managed calendar and coordinated complex scheduling of client sessions. Maintained comprehensive records of learning sessions. Billed clients, prepared cash deposits and made bank deposits of payments. Maintained financial records of transactions. Initiated marketing, outreach and other expansion efforts. Maintained educational inventory and office supplies.
METRO ACADEMY TULSA, OKLAHOMA
2001 - 2011
Evaluated STEM curriculum for grades K-12. Presented a progressive expansion plan to increase enrollment and interest in computer science to the board and administration. Grew enrollment in computer science program by 85% through additional coursework in programming, robotics, web design and web graphics. Created a classroom environment to empower students to develop intra and inter personal skills.
Provided key support for integration of technology to enhance instruction. Directed onsite training for all teaching staff to increase teaching efficiency. Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access. Wrote procedures and provided training with continued support in the use of administrative software for administrators, staff, teachers, parents and students. Provided continued maintenance and development of bug fixes and patch sets for existing web applications with documentation on start-up, shut down and first level troubleshooting of process to IT coordinator. Proposed technical feasibility solutions for infrastructure. Trained and supervised junior members of IT team regarding network security and troubleshooting of data circuits.
LINDA HINDI
CONSULTANT
Summary
Accomplished professional with 20+
years’ experience seeking to bring
managerial skills, organizational skills
and innovation, to a new career. Built
an educational consulting business,
which grew exponentially over seven
years. Strong analytical ability,
interpersonal and communication
skills. Successfully, designed and
trained a staff of 100 to use computer
software, as well as basic computer
use. Sound knowledge of Microsoft
Office, QuickBooks and Internet
research.
Skills
• Ability to analysis and provide
solutions to meet the needs of
clients, organization and/or
administrative team
• Strong presentation and
demonstration skills
• Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks
• Data Analysis
• Oral and written communication
• Conceptual thinking
• Employee training and
development
• Time management
• Detailed oriented
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LINDA HINDI
CONSULTANT
Served as school representative for professional organizations: National Middle School Association, International Society for Technology in Education, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, and Computer Science Teacher Association. Pursued professional growth and development by attending educational conferences and completed computer related workshops in Differentiated Instruction and the Technology Classroom, Digital Citizenship, Copywrite, Teaching and Learning Online, Grant Writing I and II, Adobe Photoshop, Graphics and Web Design, and Microsoft Office Suite.
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, EDWARDSVILLE, IL
MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM, SPECIAL EDUCATION, 1979
3.9 GPA (24 graduate hours)
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, TAHLEQUAH, OK;
BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM, PSYCHOLOGY, 1976-1978
SUMMA CUM LAUDE