Diane Kjellgren

About Me

I have a multifaceted background in designing and executing educational programs, instructional design, training coordination, and curriculum development.

Location

Boynton Beach, FL
New York City, NY
Education
    CUNY Hunter College
    August 2011 - June 2013
    degree
    Master's
    major
    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    Queens College CUNY
Work Experience
    The Lords Place
    Job Training Instructor Employment Specialist
    West Palm Beach, FL, US
    October 2022 - present
    company
    The Lords Place
    title
    Job Training Instructor Employment Specialist
    overview
    - Lead vocational training initiatives aimed at enhancing employability skills among homeless individuals. Design innovative learning programs in collaboration with the education director to meet specific participant needs. Conduct weekly personalized training sessions, including up to 11 mock interviews and resume workshops, to prepare participants for job success. Execute project objectives, contributing to the vocational training program's monthly performance metrics - Key Contributions - Improved the completion rate of clients in poverty for the Job Ready training program since assuming the role - Enhanced participant engagement and learning outcomes through tailored instructional strategies and resources - Facilitated gainful employment for an average of 11 clients monthly after completing the Job Ready program - Contributed to the organization's strategic goals by effectively increasing the impact and reach of vocational training sessions
    Varsity Tutors
    Advanced Instruction Tutor
    Miami, FL, US
    January 2019 - present
    Hillsborough Community College
    Professor
    Tampa, FL, US
    August 2019 - August 2021
    Global LT
    Troy, MI, US
    January 2018 - March 2020
Passion

I am passionate about the preservation of learning. I care that people learn something new every day.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Skills
Ability to MultitaskAdaptabilityAdobe ConnectBlackboardBusiness PartnershipsCarrying out AssessmentsCommunication SkillsCultural ActivitiesCurriculum DevelopmentDatabasesData ManagementDiversity AwarenessEducational TechnologiesElearningHard Work and DedicationInnovationInstructional ManualsInteractive LearningKnowledge of EmployabilityKnowledge of PedagogyKnowledge of Professional DevelopmentLanguage DevelopmentLearning Management SystemsLicensed Vocational NursesMeasurement and MetrologyMicrosoft TeamsOrganization DevelopmentPerformance ManagementPlatforms for LearningProcurement ManagementProfessional CommunicationSmart BoardStrategic ThinkingStudent EngagementStyles of LearningTeachingTeaching English as a Second LanguageTeam WorkingTechnology IntegrationTraining Activities