Christian Sylva
School Director
Quito
Summary
Accomplished Director at Discovery Academy, adept in operations and crisis management, leveraged charismatic leadership to foster team growth and secure strategic partnerships. Enhanced organizational development and staff engagement, driving significant improvements in efficiency and collaboration. Proven talent in nurturing key alliances, with a strong focus on results and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Discovery Academy
2019.09 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Reinforced company's competitive position by securing intellectual property rights and fostering innovation.
Philosophy Professor, Health Teacher, Phys Ed Teac
Alliance Academy
2002.08 - 2019.08
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary courses that incorporated philosophical perspectives into diverse areas of study.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment methods, providing comprehensive feedback tailored to individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved critical thinking skills in students by incorporating philosophical debates and real-life examples into lectures.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex philosophical concepts through the use of multimedia presentations and group projects.
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
Education
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo
New York 2001.05 -
Skills
Operations Management
Crisis Management
Charismatic Leader
Talent Acquisition
Company guidelines
Non-profit management
People Management
Verbal and written communication
Staff Development
Partnerships and Alliances
Organizational Development
Additional Information
I am a devout follower of Christ and I am very excited to bring my beliefs of honesty, compassion, grace, hard work, truth seeking and people loving to any place of work or ministry of which I am a part of.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Director
Discovery Academy
2019.09 - Current
Philosophy Professor, Health Teacher, Phys Ed Teac
Alliance Academy
2002.08 - 2019.08
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo
2001.05 -
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