Organizational Development- Training- Instructional Design- Education

Bocar Ndiaye

OBJECTIVE: Educational Leadership, Training, Learning and Development, Organizational an Human Development

HIGHLIGHTS:

I am a very dedicated educator skilled at Curriculum Development and trained in Experience-Based and Collaborative Learning. I have a great work ethic.

I have acquired an extensive knowledge and understanding of Education and Human Development Issues as well as the Theories and Strategies of Instructional Design. I have successfully participated and completed many projects using Project Management and Evaluation Processes, Facilitation of Organizational Change theories, Workplace Competencies and Adult Learning Principles. I speak English and French fluently. My ability to learn new ideas and adapt to a new environment, and my flexibility are great assets that my supervisors always emphasize.

• EDUCATION:

2009 Master’s of Arts in Education, major in Adult Education and Organizational Development

Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

2000 Early Childhood Administration Credentials

Center for Early Childhood professional Development and Leadership

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI

1995 Environmental Education Leadership Training Program

George Williams College, Lake Geneva Campus, WI

1991 Master of Arts degree, major in English as a Foreign Language, French and Arabic

University of Dakar, Senegal (U.S Bachelor of Arts equivalency)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1992 Intensive training in the Rapid Learning Method of teaching English, Dakar, Senegal, 1992

1994 Successful Completion of financial Development and Basics in Community development Training, West Bend, WI

1998 Curriculum for High Achievement: Linking exemplary curriculum with instruction and assessment, WI,

1998 Field Learning on Lake Michigan: A Collaborative Learning Expedition aboard the Pelagos and the Inland Seas, WI,

1999 Exploring the Principles of Expeditionary Learning, WI,

1999 Teaching about International Development Issues, Center for International Studies, UW- Milwaukee, WI,

Learning about population growth, environment, and human rights in relation to development in Latin America, Africa and Asia

2000 Global Perspective through Cultural Immersion, Center for International Studies, UW- WI,

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Training/Development

• Identified and assessed organizational issues, consulted with school principal, and developed steps to implement solution to increase parental involvement

• Managed team of teachers, consulted with HR representative, assessed attendance issues, and developed attendance policy

• Developed project charters and managed change processes to enhance recruitment strategy for Continuing Ed. programs

• Delivered leadership training to adults and children using teambuilding activities to promote leadership skills and teamwork

• Identified program ideas and developed alternative interventions to ensure quality training programs for adults learners

• Contributed to revise curriculum project and chose appropriate learning methods to ensure learner success

• Developed training materials and delivered courses to teachers and professionals on appropriate teaching strategies

• Conducted stakeholder analysis and assessed levels of change resistance and proposed appropriate strategies for change

Communication

• Conducted research on Task-Based Language Teaching Methodology and Adult Learning Principles (Master’s Thesis)

• Applied Adult Learning Principles to teach French to Adult Learners

• Developed a needs assessment and support base building strategy to enhance communication strategy in the work place

• Used Kirkpatrick’s four levels to develop an evaluation tool for Adult Learning Programs

• Adapted the ADDIE design model and levels 1 - 4 Evaluation Strategy to revise the Design Process for education programs

EMPLOYMENT:

2008 – Present Part time Program Developer, French Instructor, UW-Waukesha CE

2007 – 2008 Program Developer, Music Instructor Milwaukee Center for Independence

2001 – 2007 Lead Teacher, Wisconsin Center for Gifted Learners

1999 – 2001 Program Manager, Alphabet Street Learning Center

1997- 1999 Lead Teacher, Khamit Institute

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