CTE Esthetics Education & Curriculum Leader

Amanda Farmer, LE

CTE Esthetics Instructor Program Development Curriculum Leadership Workforce Readiness Surprise, AZ 480-***-**** ******@*******-*.**

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced CTE Esthetics Instructor and licensed professional with extensive expertise in secondary education, program coordination, curriculum development, and student workforce preparation. Demonstrated success in delivering competency-based instruction aligned with Arizona State Board of Cosmetology standards. Strong background in instructional leadership, clinical lab management, and career and technical education program development focused on student licensure success and industry readiness.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

- Arizona Department of Education: Industrial & Emerging Technologies Teaching Certificate

- Arizona State Board of Cosmetology: Esthetician Instructor License

- Arizona State Board of Cosmetology: Licensed Esthetician LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Esthetics Instructor — East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) (July 2025 – Present)

- Lead 600-hour CTE esthetics program aligned with state licensure standards

- Develop and refine curriculum to improve student achievement and industry readiness

- Implement competency-based assessments and structured licensure preparation systems

- Maintain clinical lab compliance, safety standards, and instructional quality

- Support student career placement and workforce readiness initiatives Esthetics Instructor — West-MEC Northwest Campus (Aug 2018 – June 2025)

- Delivered structured CTE esthetics curriculum with emphasis on skill mastery and licensure readiness

- Participated in Teacher Induction Academy (TIA) to strengthen instructional effectiveness

- Contributed to curriculum development and program improvement initiatives

- Supported SkillsUSA leadership development and student competition readiness

- Strengthened program outcomes through data-driven instructional refinement PROGRAM & SPA MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Spa Manager / Licensed Esthetician — Shona Salon & Spa

- Managed multi-service spa operations including staffing, scheduling, hiring, and inventory control

- Led staff training, meetings, and performance oversight

- Ensured operational efficiency and high-quality client service delivery

- Performed advanced esthetics services and maintained client retention Skin Care Therapist — Massage Envy

- Provided professional facial and skincare services in high-volume environment

- Consistently met service upgrade and retail sales targets

- Built long-term client relationships and service consistency PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT

- Experience integrating CTE delivery models into classroom instruction

- Curriculum alignment with state board licensure competencies

- Development of student readiness systems for practical and written exams

- Implementation of structured lab safety and sanitation protocols

- Contribution to continuous program improvement initiatives across campuses ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Esthetician — LaVida Med Spa (advanced treatments including chemical peels & microneedling)

- Assistant Manager — Name Brand Exchange

- Assistant Manager — Zumiez

- Floor Supervisor — Vans

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

CTE Instruction • Curriculum Design • Program Coordination • Classroom/Lab Management • State Board Exam Preparation • Skin Analysis • Advanced Esthetics Treatments • Spa Operations • Leadership & Staff Development • Student Engagement • Retail & Service Sales • Compliance & Safety Standards • Workforce Readiness Development EDUCATION

Steiner Institute of Esthetics — Professional Esthetics Program

- 720 hours theory & practice

- Clinical internship: 81 hours

- Business, science, and career development coursework G-Skin and Beauty Institute — Student Teacher Program

- 500 hours theory, demonstration, and teaching preparation

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