Nashville State Community College - Mathematics
Researcher, Author
J. Shawn
Yokley
Greater Nashville Area, TN
Human Resources:
I am writing to express my interest and enthusiasm in a professional employment opportunity specializing in training and development. With my experience working in diverse settings, I am confident that I will make a valuable contribution with any organization. I am a self-starter and eager to learn new things. Although I have been primarily employed by public school systems, I am interested in a career change that would allow me to combine a thorough knowledge of training and development along with strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. I am sure that I will become a valued member of your organization as I strive for continued excellence.
My experience has enabled me to effectively develop and facilitate learning materials to diversified learning groups as well as enhanced my ability to manage various tasks while meeting deadlines. I am proficient in the use of technology. Moreover, I have served as a leader in my field by implementing plans to reach all accountability guidelines.
Please consider my background and qualifications, as summarized in the enclosed resume, for the current career opportunity. I look forward to discussing this opportunity in greater detail. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully yours,
J. Shawn Yokley
Specialties: Nine years as a training and development content specialist in which I collaborated with other professionals, participated in professional development activities, and led discussions on the development and implementation of projects resulting from needs assessments.
Comprehensive training experience with an emphasis on analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Design and development of instructional programs, manuals, guides, and materials.
Career Coach/Mentor/Instructor
• Delivered motivational and formal classroom training to groups with various learning modalities
• Provided structures and insights to stimulate and motivate learning
• Designed and developed training materials by serving as a subject matter expert
• Analyzed training needs to develop new programs or modify and improve existing programs
• Provided guidance and direction to others, including setting performance standards and monitoring progress
• Identified information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
Teachers College Mentor/Mathematics Faculty
Advise, counsel, and mentor adult students seeking teacher certification in mathematics. Serve as an advocate for student needs through the development of needed resources.
Career Coach/Mentor/Instructor
• Delivered motivational and formal classroom training to groups with various learning modalities
• Provided structures and insights to stimulate and motivate learning
• Identified the developmental needs of others and coached or mentored others to improvement
• Conducted needs assessments in relation to academic progress
• Analyzed assessments and evaluated results to choose the best solution
• Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks
• Provided information to others through telephone, written form, email, or in person
• Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Masters
Administration & Supervision
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies