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Instructional Designer

Location:
Brownsville, TX, 78521
Salary:
55,000.00
Posted:
May 11, 2011

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Resume:

Aide G. Gonzalez

956-***-****

gr5owf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Throughout my experiences in the private sector and in education, I have come to comprehend the impact of technology in all aspects of life. As I continue to grow professionally, the innovative applications of technology pose considerable benefits and challenges. As an instructional designer and educator, my aspirations are to make a maximum impact in the implementation of technology in various settings and help those in need of guidance of technology-rich strategies in education and training. I want to be a part of an elite instructional technology team and encourage fellow trainers as well educators, the integration of user-friendly, accessible and interactive technologies into the classrooms and businesses alike. Through relevant, customizable and innovative applications, I plan to motivate and empower student and employees alike with 21st century skills.

Qualifications

• Instructional/Curriculum Design

• Multimedia

• eLearning/Distance Learning

• Content Developer

• Researcher

• Ability to adapt and quickly learn new applications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Team oriented

• Fast and committed learner

Tools Fireworks Blackboard MS Office Acrobat Flash TechSmith Camtasia

WebCT PB Wiki PhotoStory

.

Professional Experience

October 2006 - Present Brownsville Independent School District Brownsville, Texas

August 2005 - June 2006 Lyford Consolidated School District

Lyford, Texas

Health Science Technology Teacher/HOSA Sponsor

● Implemented instructional design theories of system design such as the Dick & Carey Model and ADDIE into daily instruction and developed learning objectives and aligned proper content.

● Designed engaging learning activities to generate a 21st century skills platform such as multimedia presentations to support and target a variety of learning styles.

● Designed e-learning lessons and activities on wiki-pages & wiki-spaces to build independent learning skills and support classroom interactivity.

● Created and applied a variety of assessments to ensure the efficacy and effectiveness of instruction

● Implemented evaluation instrumentation for student and SME feedback.

● Revised and rewrite content to adjust learning needs of targeted audience.

● Implemented instruction to 9th - 12th grade level students interested in pursuing health care careers.

● Developed lesson plans, lectures, assignments and assessments with the guidance of the Texas Health Science Technology Curriculum and TEKS.

● Attended professional development workshops and in-services for professional growth.

● Knowledgeable and adhered to special education regulations and modifications needed by special education students.

● Managed and reinforced a positive classroom environment procedures as well as disciplinary actions.

● Maintained communication by organizing conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.

● Assumed responsibilities for extracurricular activities and projects as a HOSA sponsor.

● Cooperated and collaborated with other staff members for planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives.

June 1999 - January 2005 Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, Texas

Medical Technologist

● Performed qualitative and quantitative laboratory test and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimens such as blood, urine, and other bodily fluids.

● Performed quality assurance procedures such as quality control, instrument functions test, and calibrations.

● Maintained appropriate documentation and reported irregularities.

● Assessed validity and accuracy of obtained test results by applying scientific principles and recognized any changes that are critical to patient care.

● Troubleshoot instruments and technical problems whenever possible.

● Documented corrective actions and reported problems to supervisor.

● Assisted in the instruction of student and laboratory personnel in principles and techniques of diagnostic testing and examinations.

● Performed supervisor duties and other related duties when assigned.

August 1991 - June 1999 HEB Brownsville, Texas

Cashier

● Provided an exceptional service by delivering a courteous and professional environment by greeting and acknowledging every customer.

● Maintaining outstanding standards as well as solid product knowledge such as produce PLU codes, promotions and advertisements. .

● Offered customer carry-out services at the completion of each transaction.

● Reported customer request to management as well as customer complaints.

● Maintained accurate, efficient and well balanced cash registers to ensure amounts were correct and adequate change was given.

● Preserved an orderly and clean appearance of register area and supplies stocked in check out lane.

● Accepted, compile and validated payments by cash, checks, credit cards, vouchers, automatic debits, food stamps and coupons.

● Eloquent in the utilization of calculators, cash registers, optical price scanners and paging systems.

Education Spring 2007 - Summer 2010 University of Texas at Brownsville

M. Ed. Educational Technology

Spring 2003 - Spring 2005 University of Texas at Brownsville

B. A. T. Health Science Technology

Fall 1997 - Spring 1999 University of Texas at Brownsville

A. A. S. Medical Laboratory Technology

Professional Memberships/Certificates

E-Learning Certificate, UTB

Member of Texas Computer Education Association, TCEA

Texas Educator Certificate for Health Science Technology

Education (8-12)

Medical Technologist Certification from AMT

Medical Lab Technologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologist

Languages Spanish

References

Jaime Flores – CTE faculty member Simon Rivera High School

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Fernando Medina - Administrator Simon Rivera High School

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Janice Butler – UTB Professor

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