Social Media School

Rebeca Prado

*** **** *** **. #** * Clearwater, FL 33760

**********@*******.*** * 786-***-**** * linkedin.com/in/becky-prado-5a14175b EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Well-rounded professional with over 20 years in the Educational field, raised in a multicultural setting ensuring the ability to be culturally sensitive. Increased student recruitment numbers. Instrumental in increasing retention rate. Leadership experience and high organizational and data analysis skills. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Organizational Management • Data Analysis • Creative & Innovative

• Professional Development • Public Speaking • Commitment to Excellence

• Curriculum Development • Strategic Planning • Adaptability PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION. November 2016 – present

The American Institute of Balance – Largo, Florida. The American Institute of Balance provides the global healthcare community with online education and certification workshops.

Worked with the leadership team to develop, coordinate, and integrate identified education and professional development needs. Ensure the generation of revenue by implementing new ideas and meeting the needs of the target audience. Create policies and procedures and guarantee that the programs are in compliance with states’ regulations. Responsible for the management of local and international conferences and events.

Achievements

• Broadened the scope of educational program offerings from being approved by only the state of Florida, to being approved by over thirty U.S. states.

• Worked closely with students and faculty, and collaborated with other departments, in fostering student retention, maintaining an 85% retention rate.

• Instituted end of year sales forecasts and % and loss per workshop.

• Coordinated orientation and preceptorship for new hires.

• Established and managed records and customer service system.

• Developed current social media campaign structure.

• Implemented and managed institute’s data analysis for decision making process.

• Created exhibit/conferences management process.

• Designed & implemented budgeting processes and organizational chart. ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR COORDINATOR & ADJUNCT FACULTY - July 2007 – February 2016

Miami Dade College – Miami, FL. Miami Dade College is the largest college in the Florida College System with over 165,000 students and the second-largest college or university in the United States.

Provided leadership and direction to Adult Education programs. Stay informed about state policies and procedures and to establish that said policies and communicated to practitioners. Provided leadership and direction on all matters affecting Adult Education programs (ABE/GED and ESOL).

Achievements

• Established and Coordinated the Continuing Education Health Fair for the InterAmerican Campus.

• Students essays were selected for publication in the Florida Coalition’s Going Places book.

• Recruited sponsors for the Continuing Education Health Fair (LA Fitness, Miami Marlins, Whole Foods, DelMonte, among others.)

• Served as Liaison for the Department of Treasure to donate books to the Continuing Education Department.

• Developed the hiring process for new adjunct faculty hires.

• Developed and served as conference presenter at the Florida Literacy Coalition Conference

BILINGUAL ACADEMIC COACH– September 2013 – February 2016 Lynn University – Boca Raton, FL. Lynn University is a private university, the university awards associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Collaborated with college students and helped them develop and achieve academic and career goals by helping them cultivate good study habits, preparing them for financial responsibilities, and exams, and evaluating student progress. Achievements

• Created and coordinated customized lesson plans for individual students based on learning preference.

• Developed programs and skills sets for students.

• Created and coordinated customized lesson plans for individual students based on learning preference.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH CHAIRPERSON – September 2013 – February 2016 Franklin Academy – Boynton Beach, FL. Franklin Academy is a free Public Charter School Serving Students in Grades K-8 with over 5 campuses in the state of Florida. Represented the department as necessary for evaluation cycles by the Public Education Department. Selected, used, and interpreted evaluation data. Taught middle school Algebra and Pre-Algebra. Developed and used community and professional resources. Chaired all department meetings. Provided leadership to department committees for new text adoptions

Achievements

• Established a school-wide behavior management system

• Implemented purposeful play in the classroom

• Improved student achievement

• Implemented data analysis method to group students in classroom

• Instituted SMART goal-setting process plans

• Created high-performing teacher teams

• Strengthen classroom support and faculty

VICE PRINCIPAL – August 2010 – August 2013

First Presbyterian International Christian School – Miami, FL. First Presbyterian International Christian School was a private, Christian school located in Miami, FL. It had approximately 300 students in grades PK, K-8.

Assisted in the formulation of policies, organizational plans, goals and objectives. Assisted in supervising and evaluating all tenure and non-tenure staff. Arranged and conducted State and Local Assessment tests. Completed reports for State and Local Assessment tests. Increase retention and school recruitment. Developed and reviewed school curriculum.

Achievements

• Increased school’s registrations by 15% by attending Chamber of Commerce events and implementing innovative marketing strategies.

• Designed and implemented a new reading curriculum for the elementary grades.

• Organized and spear-headed annual galas and fundraising events.

• Recruited sponsors that provided over $10,000 in gifts for fundraisers and galas annually

SELF – CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER – August 2007 – August 2008 Vanguard School -Coconut Grove, FL - The Vanguard School of Coconut Grove is an accredited private day school in Coconut Grove, Florida. It focuses on children with learning disabilities and other learning issues that have average or above average IQs. Vanguard was licensed in 1961 from the original Vanguard School in Pennsylvania. Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. Modified existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and built individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. Achievements

• Facilitated and inspired children to achieve important learning milestones.

• Mentored other professionals who work with children with disabilities

• Instrumental in increasing overall test scores for struggling learners MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER – September 2003 – August 2007 Key Biscayne International Christian School. Key Biscayne, FL. Private school which served about 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-7 Instructed students and helped them build on fundamentals to prepare them for high school curriculum. Motivated and educated, to develop academic as well as character skills and make education relevant both now and for the future. Achievements

• Reduced disciplinary incidents and referrals 50% by creating a behavior intervention plan that could be easily adapted

• Developed, maintained and used technology applications to track progress on school performance objectives.

• Managed Fundraising events and raised over $10,000 in a one-day event EDUCATION

Master’s in Education, Framingham State College. Framingham, Massachusetts. USA.

Bachelor’s in Mass Communication: Emphasis: Advertisement & Public Relations. La Universidad del Zulia - Venezuela

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