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Created 50+ engaging and effective research- and evidence-based learning experiences for multiple Second Step social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula using human-centered design principles, learning and cognitive science theories, and frameworks including backwards design, ADDIE, and UDL; created scope and sequence documents, wrote learning objectives and assessments aligned to course outcomesManaged development of multi-media adult-facing SEL materials; conducted equity-focused needs assessment, designed data collection tools, collected and analyzed data to drive product creation, created multi-media materials using adult learning theory, and managed project scopeSupervised and mentored Educational Designers including providing growth-oriented feedback and learning opportunities; consistently worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams (UI/UX, video, project and product management)Used tools including GSuite and Microsoft Office software, Slack, Miro, Asana, Figma, Adobe; consistently delivered high quality work under tight deadlines while managing and prioritizing multiple projects

Researcher on cross-functional team designing social and emotional learning curriculum for Out of School Time programsProvided research and subject matter expertise in social and emotional learning, early childhood education, and out of school time programs for curricula and development projects including field tests, pilot studies, and continuous improvement of productsPlanned, designed, implemented, and managed scientifically rigorous applied research and evaluation studies of productsContributed to funding proposals, supported partnerships for internal and external research, and communicated research results via publications and conference presentations

Designed and conducted qualitative (semi-structured interview/focus group) and quantitative (observational/survey) data collection efforts in person and through online platforms; prepared, cleaned, and analyzed data using a variety of methodologies and software including Excel, R, and/or SPSSDrafted reports and presentations for multiple research, evaluation, and grant-funded projects including the North Central Comprehensive CenterCreated project and proposal budgets, timelines, and scopes of work; drafted proposal responses; created internal IRB documentsWorked in collaboration with school districts and state agencies to support and evaluate capacity building through research and technical supportPerformed related research and evaluation tasks under the direction of the Research Director and six Managing Researchers/Evaluators

PSY 321 – Research Methods in Psychology Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 201725 – 30 upper division undergraduate students- Prepared and delivered lectures on a broad array of research-related topics including ethics, reliability and validity, observational methods, survey research, experimental and quasi-experimental methods, and statistical inference- Mentored students, created and graded assignments and exams, prepare content for online learning system (D2L)PSY 410 – Early Childhood Development & Schooling Winter 201740 upper division undergraduate students- Developed course content, compiled reading material, prepared and delivered lectures for Special Topics course focused on defining and measuring high quality child care and understanding the relations among early childhood education, kindergarten readiness, and later achievement- Mentored students, created and graded assignments and exams, and arranged presentations by multiple guest lecturers; compiled content for online learning system (D2L) Graduate Teaching Assistant PSY 321 – Research Methods in Psychology Fall 2016, Winter 201740 – 80 students- Graded exams and assignments, entered grades on D2L- Delivered guest lectures on multiple topics related to research methods

Efficacy of the WINGS Afterschool Social and Emotional Learning Program - Overview: Large scale IES-funded four-year, three-cohort, block randomized control trial to evaluate the efficacy of the WINGS for Kids after-school social emotional learning program in low-income elementary schools in Charleston, SC- Write code for and conduct annual descriptive and inferential analysis of multiple longitudinal and nested fidelity of implementation measures using R, Excel, and/or SPSS- Create data visualizations and present annual findings to guide implementation and policy decisions regarding attendance and teacher training- Create systems for annual processing of video-taped recordings for Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS) K-3 coding by multiple coders- Draft and submit Institutional Review Board Human Subjects Review applications- Dissertation project: Extensive literature review on social emotional learning, after-school programs, and implementation focusing on dosage; mixed methods analysis of secondary data set focusing on predictors and consequences of attendance on children’s development of cognitive and non-cognitive skills

Evaluation of Multnomah County’s Kindergarten Counts Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Program - Overview: Yearly evaluation (5 years) of summer transition program at up to 24 local elementary schools, including child and parent education components- Develop, pilot, implement, and validate fidelity of implementation measure, surveys, and interview protocols- Organize, supervise, and conduct annual classroom observations and quantitative/qualitative data collection- Create and present annual findings and recommended best practices to county and school district officials, stakeholders, and community members- Present findings at 2013 Society for Research in Child Development conference and PSU Student Research Symposium

Pre-K Teachers’ Emotional Support Consistency and Children’s Development (Thesis project)- Conduct secondary analysis of large district-wide multilevel data set - Conduct extensive literature review on the role of teachers’ emotional support consistency in pre-K classrooms in predicting children’s social-emotional and academic development- Code and run multiple mixed-effects models in R to analyze longitudinal and nested (children within classrooms) data including child and classroom level variables- Write discussion of policy and practice implications from results of study, including implications for dual language learners in pre-K settings

Oregon Preschool Promise Capacity and Expansion Project- Draft protocols and conduct interviews with all Oregon Early Learning Hub directors focusing on their experience applying for funding for and implementing the Preschool Promise (state-wide mixed-delivery preschool) program- Code qualitative interviews for themes relevant to statewide policy and advocacy issues- Conduct reviews of previous data and relevant policy to maximize efficacy of current research project- Create systems for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting survey data in Excel

Oregon School District Preschool Survey- Create and disseminate statewide web-based survey of all school districts in Oregon to guide policy on implementation of new state-wide mixed-delivery preschool program - Conduct literature review on educational policies in Oregon - Write technical report on survey results and present findings to Children’s Institute staff- Create systems and documents for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting survey results - Contact school districts state-wide to follow up on and clarify survey responses

Responsible for all aspects of planning and implementing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for young children (Infants, Toddlers, Twos).

Responsible for all aspects of planning and implementing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for young children (Infants, Toddlers, Twos).