Lucas D.

Experience

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  Colton Joint Unified School District

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2016

  Founded all-digital, all online video production education program using Learning Management System. Worked with teams to respond to individual/team needs.• Budgeted and planned a new 15 Mac computer lab with video equipment showcasing the advantages of online learning.• Collaborated with subject matter experts to gather content and create meaningful learning experiences.• Stayed up-to-date with new e-learning trends and technologies.• Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and modeling for the Learning Management System. Show less Transformed struggling publications program improving processes and increasing sales and meeting deadlines on budget. Cultivated an equitable and inclusive culture via coaching.• Transitioned program to 100% digital dramatically boosting efficiency and decreasing costs.• Established scope, milestones, and timelines to meet deadlines, reduce costs, and increase quality.• Coordinated 70 people in Scrum teams using Agile methods and Google Workspace to meet goals.• Created training program to expand skill knowledge to strengthen and cross-train team members. Show less Executed all responsibilities standard to Secondary Education including instruction, assessment, and reteaching. Modified lessons and instruction to meet a diverse student population. Motivated my students toward greater success. • Educated High School students in English Literature, English Language Development, College Success Strategy, and Credit Recovery.• Adapted lessons to address learning deficits and improve outcomes especially in special needs groups (ESL, Special Education, 503, etc).• Executed concrete success strategies including student self-management and self-advocacy, critical thinking and reading, and collaborative peer learning.• Trained colleagues in Google Apps for Education (Google Workspace), “Academic Pathways”, college readiness, and English Acquisition strategies. Show less Learned effective strategies for quality teaching of English and brought those strategies to the school site. Oversaw implementation of state mandated English Language Development instruction on site including assessments, placement, documentation, etc. Supported teachers in their effort to teach a challenging population. • Trained and mentored teachers of ELD students in Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL) strategies and assessments.• Evaluated and developed improved curriculum for ESL instruction and trained others in effective instructional strategies.• Aligned English Language Department activity with state, site, and district goals. Show less

  • Video Production E-Learning Designer and Developer

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  • Program Manager

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2016

  • High School English Teacher

    Jul 2000 - Jun 2016

  • Department Chair

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2009
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  Association of Colton Educators

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2016

  Executive Director

  Determine, in coordination with the governing board, the direction of the Association. Communicated with the membership the vision, goals, and purpose of choices made by the Association representatives. Resolved or mitigated conflicts before escalation.• Delegated responsibilities as Communications Committee Chair increasing communication and understanding among members.• Mentored and trained representatives in member representation improving communication between labor and management.• Fostered a positive, supportive, and inclusive organizational culture.• Represented the Association at events and conferences; site and district meetings. Show less

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  AVCP

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2023

  Business Manager

  Established and managed, in collaboration with a partner, a new business. Responsible for client and business processes. Created and brought brand to market meeting needs with a quality product.• Identified opportunities for growth and created action plans.• Implemented product delivery process increasing client satisfaction.• Monitored key metrics and communicated with partners and clients, as appropriate, improving team dynamics and creating brand value. • Managed and oversaw daily operations of the company.• Set and achieved performance targets and goals.• Made strategic decisions to drive overall business success• Coordinated sale of business including client lists and company assets. Show less