Instructional Specialist, Program Developer and Writer

Tyra Franklin

***** ******** **** ***** * Houston, Texas 77095* 832-***-***** ****************@*****.***

PROFILE

Talented and accomplished business consultant and educator with an extensive background in the sciences, education, and managing teams. Proven ability to implement effective policies and procedures, enhance productivity, and increase efficiency. Expertise in application of policies, curriculums, training and sales. Recognized for ability to increase students’ scores and sales team productivity. Adept at establishing business and educational programs and curriculum development. Outstanding leadership and communication skills.

EDUCATION

• B.S. Veterinary Science 1995, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA. Graduated with extensive field and research laboratory experience.

• MBA/Public Administration 2009, University of Phoenix, Houston, TX. Graduated with specialization in decision outcomes and problem solving in public administration.

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Education Technology, University of Phoenix, Houston, TX. 2009-Present.

• Grant Writing Certification 2007, University of California, Los Angeles, California.

• Generalist 4-8 Teacher Certification

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Cy-Fair Lonestar College, Houston, TX 2010-2011

Adjunct Faculty in Continuing Education Department/Entrepreneurship

• Facilitate courses in the Continuing Education Department in the area of Entrepreneurship. Taught 3 courses on ground and will teach 3 additional courses in the fall online. Began developing the curriculum for 5 Entrepreneurship courses to be used system-wide.

• Initiated and implemented recruiting efforts for entrepreneurship courses.

• Worked collaboratively with a program manager to ensure accountability within the curriculum. Began designing workshops for online instructors on how to facilitate online courses effectively in the continuing education department.

Spring ISD, Houston, TX 2008-2011

4th grade Math/Science Teacher

• Instruct 4th and 5th grade level math and science students. Developed monthly newsletters to parents on topics discussed in class. Managed students in following policies and procedures while implementing supportive technology functions as a supplement to lessons. Averaged a 90% passing rate on students taking benchmarks throughout the year.

• Assisted in the support of 4th grade team members by sharing ideas, strategies and outside professional development resources.

Franklin Quest Education and Leadership Foundation, Inc. Houston, TX 2007-Present

Executive Administrator (2007-Present)

• Organized and developed educational programs associated with the GED examination, Entrepreneurship and Etiquette training.

• Overseer of all marketing and promotional events. Selected and coordinated networking events.

• Coordinate all fundraising, public relations, and publications.

• Hired and supervise a support of eight as well as volunteers in the planning, organization, and running of special events and innovative functions with great success.

• Organized a $300K capital campaign structure, set-up of special committees, and laid groundwork for entire Campaign for the enhancement of educational programs.

• Created and distributed student newsletters via email with updates on class registration, available workshops and scholarship application process.

• Developed outreach programs focused on grade level students in the form of essay contests and sponsorship of a children’s’ track club. Solicited donations from businesses in the community for prom attire, grooming and limousine transportation. Delivered instruction for the etiquette class that winners of the contest attended.

• Literary writer, designer, and coordinator of a collection of publications; composed mass media communications and instituted a new newsletter; increased annual fund by 50%.

• Designed investment packages for corporate entities and film production concepts.

• Publisher of an art magazine catered to fashion, visual arts, performing arts, music, and poetry.

• Co-author of a multicultural enrichment camp of the arts and academia.

Aldine ISD, Houston, TX 2004-2006

6th, 7th and 8th grade Science Teacher

• Instruct 6th – 8th grade level science at-risk students. Worked with grade level team in cross-curriculum instruction.

• Developed personal growth activities for at-risk students in all grade levels.

Northwest Math, Science and Language Academy, Houston, TX 2003-2004

4th and 5th grade Self-Contained Teacher

• Instruct students in math, science, language arts and social studies.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, San Antonio, TX summer 2003

Assessor, Adolescence & Young Adulthood/Mathematics

• Evaluated portfolio entries of mathematics teachers across the country seeking certification through NBPTS based on the NBPTS standards.

• Use of the NBPTS scoring system, the score scale, rubrics and benchmarks.

• Identified biases and preferences including self-examination and awareness of both.

Alphonso Crutch LSC Charter School, Houston, TX 2001-2003

GED Coordinator/Instructor

• Developed a curriculum focused on the examination of the GED. Organized testing, payments and transportation for all examinees.

• Instruct at-risk students in the subject areas of the GED examination.

• Chosen to train as a potential grant writer by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Provided additional instructional support to high school math teachers in the execution of weekly lesson planning.

Southwest High School, Houston, TX 1999-2000

Math/Science/GED Instructor

• Instruct at-risk students in the subjects of Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Health, and all subjects of the GED examination.

• Chosen by the Superintendent to initiate GED classes in children 3 group homes. Identified special needs of students and developed Individual Education Plans for each student.

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, Baton Rouge, LA 1997-1999

Math Teacher

• Instruct general education and advanced placement students in the subjects of Applied Math, Geometry and Calculus.

• Served as sponsor of a girls dance team. Organized fundraisers, performances and practices. Sought out vendors to provide uniforms and sponsorships. Collaboration with parents in support of activities and summer camps with Universal Dance Association.

Exxon, USA, Baton, Rouge, LA 1996-1997

Laboratory Analyst

• Analyzed lube oil, asphaltine, and paraffin samples from barges for quality control.

• Equipment and procedure troubleshooting, training support and upgrading of technician skills using ASTM standard procedure manuals.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• National Association of Professional Women

• Texans for Lawsuit Reform Committee Member

• Advisory Board Member of Westside Bible Fellowship

• TCTM (Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics)

• Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce

• Past President of Houston Business and Professional Men/Women Club

• Southern University A&M College Alumni Organization- Houston Chapter

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• TCWW Economic Empowerment Ministry, Small Business Development Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Five years of sales experience and training in Identity Theft. Corporate presentations to businesses on non-public information guidelines.

• Thirteen years of math, science, reading, and language arts instructional training. Presented concepts and curriculums to school teams.

• Three years of continuous Grant writing training within Spring ISD district.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, Publisher, Adobe 6 Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Internet

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