APRIL TALOTTA6711Burnley Lane, Windermere, FL 34786 (412) 596-0584 Apriltalotta15@gmail.com

Business, Marketing, Sales Instructor & Trainer

Creative, highly motivated professional with 10+ years experience in adult education. Experience in active learning techniques and hands-on simulations. Proven expertise in successfully communicating complex business lessons and retaining students through positive reinforcement and enthusiasm. Background includes training and evaluating teachers and overseeing the implementation of successful curricula while performing educational teacher in-services such as writing learning objectives and creating dynamic learning activities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Active Learning Classroom ● Curriculum Development Online Learning Tools ● School/Classroom Retention ● Teaching ● Teacher Evaluations ● E-Commerce

MS Office ● Blackboard ● Cultural Sensitivity ● Learning Objectives

EDUCATION

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, Master of Business Administration University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Spanish Translation Certification

Penn State University, University Park, PA, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, PAAdjunct Business Administration Instructor, 2008-2011Designed and facilitated professional development modules, offered insightful strategic recommendations on curriculum and accreditation requirements development. Taught approximately 20 students per class for Intro to Business, Principles of Marketing, Sales and Customer Service, Advertising, E-Commerce, International Business, Database Applications, as well as Microsoft Office classes for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Key Accomplishments: Successfully retained students throughout semester in support of the overall goal of the school through

communication and outreach. Provided mentorship to those students interested in continuing their education. Required students to closely consider and plan for gainful employment post-graduation resulting in high

numbers of employed and prepared students. Selected to represent Business Department on Faculty Advisory Committee to ensure inter-departmental

communication and shared strategies to overcome and/or assist in common faculty obstacles.

Kaplan Career Institute, Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Director of Education, 2005-2007Managed teacher evaluations for four departments of approximately 20 teachers and oversaw communication/implementation of school-wide education core values. Supervised development of faculty and implemented adjustments for classrooms based on outcome of reviews concerning instructional methodologies.Key Accomplishments: Interviewed and selected new teachers for hire with premium ability to balance education and customer

service for students. Evaluated 500-700 students regarding academic progress and advised students on academic obstacles to

ensure their awareness of issues and potential solutions. All record keeping in corporate SIS system.

Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Oakdale, PABusiness Administration Instructor, 1999-2005Instructed an everage of 20 students per class for Business, Sales, and Marketing (typically 6-8 hours per day). Selected as pilot faculty member to write and deliver online learning modules, one of first teachers to apply Blackboard learning platform in classroom in synchronous and asynchronous situations. Key Accomplishments: Initiated and promoted effective student organization: American Marketing Association. Created entire business/marketing and sales curriculum from inception with dynamic multi-media lesson

plans including hands-on simulations for active learning classroom. Demonstrated exemplary work ethic and dedication in fulfilling professional responsibilities.

Previous positions include Bi-Lingual International Sales Representative – Latin American Territory for Black Box Corporation.