About Me
Lizette Velazquez, ME.d
What I do
I am a training consultant with experience in training, onboarding, and learning design. I am committed to designing high-quality, engaging, and cross-cultural learning materials to achieve organizational goals. Likewise, I am passionate about process and performance improvement. To ensure learning experiences are engaging and impactful, I leverage the SAM design model, Gagne's nine events of instruction, and Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation.
How I got here
I was a Social Studies Teacher and sports coach for several years before taking on the role of School Counselor. As a School Counselor, in addition to serving students, I served as a consultant to administrators, parents, and teachers. This experience sparked my interest in adult learning, employee experience, and onboarding. As a result, I completed a post-baccalaureate certificate in Instructional Design with a specialization in training and performance improvement. I have completed graduate work in Educational Leadership which focused on curriculum design as well as staff selection and appraisal. Since leaving education, I have worked in educational technology sales, staffing, and facilitation.
My Leadership Style
My leadership approach blends coaching and servant leadership styles. These styles emphasize collaboration, identifying individual skill sets, and setting clear expectations. I believe that these are vital to developing a team culture of productivity and continuous self-improvement. Additionally, these styles allow me to draw upon my strong communication skills and previous experience as an educator.
Education
Bachelors, Education | Rowan Univerity
Bachelors, History | Rowan Univerity
Masters Education, School Counseling | Wilmington Univesity
Certificate, Instructional Design: Training and Performance Improvement| Walden University
My Core Values
Continuous Growth
Integrity
Accountability
Authenticity
What Sets Me Apart
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Adaptability
Collegiality
Organization and Time Management
Backward Design Planning
Relationship management