Rushard Blake

Background

About Rushard Blake

I am a dedicated, insightful, and results-driven individual who values innovation, collaboration, and growth.As a Teaching Professional at Charter Schools USA, I develop and implement standards-based lesson plans for reading, writing, speaking, and listening, utilizing a variety of instructional methods to cater to diverse learners and learning styles. I also integrate Learning Management System, digital lesson planning, and classroom OneNote to effectively create an innovative paperless learning experience, streamlining essay grading by leveraging AI-powered rubric grading, improving efficiency and consistency in evaluating student writing.I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science at National University, where I am learning how to apply predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems. I have a Bachelor of Education in Modern Languages from The University of the West Indies, and I am fluent in French and Spanish. I have over seven years of experience as a Learning Support Specialist and a Business Analyst, where I implemented and spearheaded the first Learning Management Systems for the Caribbean's largest security company and one of Jamaica's leading financial institution, revolutionizing employee training and enabling business continuity during COVID.