Tina R. Cusker

About Tina R. Cusker

Owner, Tina is dedicated to the community of Bozeman and its future. Tina is a 30-year career educator with a passion for cooking and entertaining. With a slight shift from K-12 and Teacher Education, Tina is well suited for the role of owner/CEO of La Cuisine and serves as one of the course instructors. Growing up in a family of business owners & entrepreneurs, Tina worked retail through high school and college, and has been an integral part of the family operations, identifying closely with the financial challenges and work responsibilities of running a small business. Impassioned Educator and Professional Development Leader committed to excellence in learning for students and professionals, using 21st century technologies with real-world application, and encouraging deference for personalized learning, team collaboration, and open communication. Innovative professional committed to organizational and fiscal development, defined goals, and instructional design while supporting online, face-to-face and blended learning environments. Well-respected leader and highly self-motivated change agent committed to improving processes while enhancing productivity and effectiveness for all team members. Organized and trustworthy manager focused on the progression of a collaborative and innovative team of professionals. Responsible for growing adult online course enrollments 860%(7568 to over three years with high attention paid to customer service and the assessment and evaluation of learning requirements. Well-respected leader and highly self motivated change agent committed to improving processes while enhancing productivity and effectiveness for all team members. Organized and systematic manager focused on the development, alignment and implementation of a global online training solution focused on effective technology instruction, including serving as Chairman of a Steering Committee and Pedagogical Focus Group. Specialties: Adult Training and Professional Development Integrating Technology in K-12+ Education Higher Ed Student Success Specialist Project Management and Implementation Interactive Whiteboard Technologies Instructional Design: Training Plans, Curriculum Development, and Facilitation LMS Management

Experience

1. Business Owner

   La Cuisine

   Jan 2021 — Present · Bozeman, MT

   La Cuisine offers a signature experience for the local community to share quality food, cooking skills, and kitchen product knowledge while at the same time building relationships around the table. When we bring those we love together, we have the opportunity to create memories, build strong bonds, and extend our love to others while we break bread, and share a meal around the table.The retail store features Montana made and local artisan products, offering a distinct product line that represents Montana values and creativity, in addition to quality European cookware and kitchen supplies. While a kitchen retail store is certainly the foundation, the opportunity to help our community learn and experience the art of cooking and entertaining is our broader goal. La Cuisine’s efforts to build community between small groups of individuals is also poised to build professional relationships and strengthen our small business community TOGETHER.Our mission is to provide families and homes with the culinary tools and skills to create delicious meals and cultivate memories in the kitchen and around the table, the heart of every home, while also building community across the Gallatin Valley.La Cuisine is committed to giving back to the military families in the state of Montana and beyond. You will find in our calendar (invitation-only) events hosted specifically for our local reserve, active and retired military families. Your purchases help us achieve our quarterly goals to provide a respite event specifically intended to express our gratitude for their service. If you would like to nominate any families deserving of an invitation, please don\'t hesitate to contact us.

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Bachelor of Science

  1988 — 1992

• University of Phoenix

  MAED

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Coaching
• Educational Consulting
• Moodle
• Classroom Management
• Adult Education
• Higher Education
• Teaching Adults
• K-12
• Learning Management Systems
• Leadership
• Consulting
• Workshop Facilitation
• Teaching
• E-Learning
• Esl
• Instructional Design
• Literacy
• Marketing
• Management
• International Education
• Content Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Leadership Development
• Hands-on Training
• Lesson Planning
• Elementary Education
• Distance Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Mobile Learning
• Social Networking
• Instructional Technology
• Teacher Training
• Training
• Pedagogy
• Technology Integration
• Web 2.0
• Educational Leadership
• Instructor-Led Training
• Classroom
• Blended Learning