Teresa Mitchiner

 

teresa@mitchiner.com • (704)345.3124

 


                                                           

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced Educational Training/Development professional with expertise in designing, planning, and facilitating in-service presentations to meet the objectives and needs of customers using SMART software and hardware. Masters level education and background of fourteen years experience teaching in large metropolitan school systems in curriculum development, team building, and reaching diverse learners. Proven leadership, management, and multi-tasking skills in high pressure situations requiring a focused utilization of resources to attain budgetary and quality standards. Exceptionally organized and disciplined with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and teach others in a cooperative team environment. Comfortable in the management and training of groups from ten to one hundred with requisite knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.  Planned quality events and developed promotional materials to promote collaboration and help increase awareness of products sold.

 

                                                                                               Experience

 

Xerox Audio Visual Solutions • Charlotte, NC                                                              2009- 2010

Professional Development Specialist/Trainer-Successfully transitioned into an educational consulting role working with teachers and administrators in the school systems in North and South Carolina region to plan and execute professional development programs for teachers using SMART software and hardware.

  • SMART certified Education Consultant and proficient in using SMART software and hardware
  • Developed training curriculum for SMART software customizable to meet individual school needs
  • Led group of Professional Development Specialists in development of our role in the company
  • Effectively trained both small and large groups of teachers with 100% positive feedback
  • Planned a 3 day showcase demonstrating new software to key decision makers in NC and SC
  • Demonstrated software at key tradeshows for prospective clients
  • Led workshops in large districts to train teachers and administrators
  • Helped administrators identify short and long range plans for professional development needs

 

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools • Charlotte, NC                                                            2000-2008

Gaston County Schools • Gastonia, NC                                                                        1994-2000

Educator -Excelled as an educator providing daily instruction to a diverse population of first and second grade students implemented lesson plans designed to foster individual learning styles and promote student mastery of basic skills and concepts using data driven analysis. 

  • Achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards status in 2000
  • Nominated for Who’s Who in Education two times
  • Mentored college students and teachers by providing guidance and direction.
  • Consistently achieved above standard performance on teaching evaluations and observations
  • Led teacher advocacy committee to encourage change in a stagnant organization and championed initiatives to increase positive working relationships
  • Utilized exceptional diplomacy, relationship building and communication skills while interacting with parents, administrators, teachers and students building a strong team to reach education goals

 

 

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools • Charlotte, NC--Gaston County Schools • Gastonia, NC  Continued:

 

  • Served as chairperson to help implement original teaching strategies while fostering collaboration among committee members playing a key role in the school’s achieving honor school of excellence with high growth
  • Improved curriculum development and management skills by attending continuing education classes

Education

 

University of Kansas • Lawrence, Kansas • Master of Science in Education • 1995

University of Kansas • Lawrence, Kansas • Bachelor of Science in Education • 1991

 

Volunteer Activities

 

Committee Chairperson, Advisory Board Member

Arthritis Foundation • 2000-present

Alumnae President, Committee Chairperson, Advisor

Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority • 1988-present

  • Serves in several leadership roles for community organizations
  • Develops relationship building and negotiation skills including persuasion and tact while working with adults and students in the college setting
  • Mentor college students to make logical and balanced decisions for the benefit of a larger group
  • Delivers performance evaluations for an organized group of women based on established metrics and standards
  • Uses effective communication and marketing skills to create letters, brochures, presentations and emails
  • Led a two year project to revitalize the Charlotte Panhellenic Chapter which had been inactive for five years, resulting in a successful and thriving chapter for the past ten years
  • Motivated a group of 20 volunteers to increase annual fundraising by $20,000
  • Created a successful outreach program and confidently presented it to volunteers
  • Effectively balances the competing priorities and demands of full time employment and volunteer committees