SANDY T.

CRAIG
XXXXXXXX Court XXXXX, FL 34XXX (XXX) XXX-XXXX sandy.craig30@gmail.com

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Highly accomplished Training & Development Specialist with diverse experience poised to transition solid
background in education to a leadership position. Offers outstanding team leadership, behavior management,
and conflict resolution skills. Exceptionally organized and disciplined; possess well-developed interpersonal
skills and the ability to motivate and direct others in a supportive, cooperative team environment. Business
administration expertise; coordinate with management, cross-functional teams and vendors in the execution
of daily tasks and functions. Effectively develop and deliver meaningful instructional materials based on
individual learning styles.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Team Leadership
Time & Behavior Management
Community Outreach & Service
Operations Management
Conflict & Dispute Resolution
Public Speaking
Counseling
Strategic Planning
Mentoring
Task Management
Customer Service & Retention
Delivering Instruction
Team Building
Quality Assurance
Case Management
Relationship Building
Training
Coaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ELEMENTARY, XXXXX, FL 2007-Present
Teacher
Achieved Highly Effective Teacher for 2013-2014 school year based on the Florida Department of
Education.
Led 85% of inclusion students with learning disabilities to increase their reading scores and demand
writing assessments each year.
Integrate fourth and fifth grade curriculum while establishing an independent, self-directed classroom.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods including guided imagery, hands on sensory activities and process
drama to facilitate learning process.
Conduct routine assessments setting individual student performance goals based on results.
Develop and deliver learning content with small to large groups both in the classroom and with faculty
and staff.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, XXXXX, FL 2006-2007
Child Protector Investigator
Meticulously investigated allegations of child maltreatment.
Utilized strong oral and written communication skills to effectively correspond to families with
allegations of abuse, neglect and or maltreatment.
Responded to allegations of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Quickly determined findings then
entered information into Home Safe net and other systems.
Responded to hotline reports and determined immediate risk to child.
Conducted child safety assessments and opened, maintained and closed files related to families being
served.

XXXXXXX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD, XXXX, FL 2001-2006
Para Professional
Performed skilled clerical work which involved maintaining accurate student cumulative folders, filing
documents and maintaining student records.
Assisted the Guidance Counselor on facilitating all clerical work associated with the upkeep of the
Guidance Department.
Assisted certified teachers in providing computerized instruction to students in an assigned learning
environment.
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Organized and maintained a school computer lab; provided students with intensified learning
experiences utilizing educational software to reinforce instruction in specified academic areas.


EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Master of Science, Instructional Design, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Bachelor of Science, Educational Studies, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Professional Educators Certificate, State of Florida Department of Education
English for Speakers of Other Languages, State of Florida Department of Education

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Writing Calibration Committee Member, January 2011- present, XXXX Elementary, XX, FL
Grade Level Chair, August 2010- present, XXXX Elementary, XX, FL
Analyzing Data, September 2008- present, XXXXX Elementary, XX, FL
Action Research Team, September 2008-December 2010, XXXXX Elementary, XX, FL
Science Lead Teacher, 2007-2009, XXXXXX Elementary, XX, FL
Demand Writing Committee Member, August 2007- Present, XXX Elementary, XX, FL
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Administrator, August 2004- Present, XXXXX. Elementary, XX, FL