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Chicago, IL, US

Responsible for bringing digital solutions to market, working closely with focus groups, internal staff, and external vendors to develop UI/UX that best meet the needs of teachers and students.Check out PAVO, our award-winning an all-in-one science platform that helps science teachers plan, customize, and assign Flinn’s digital labs and courses across all.

• Performed project management responsibilities for a network comprised of 5 research centers. Managed development and implementation for large scale research projects.
• Facilitated training and coding for Item Difficulty Modeling research study, resulting in patent application for evaluating assessment items methodology.
• Converted Insight Learning Systems face-to-face professional development to virtual format for global pilot, testing online games based on a learning progression designed for assessing students’ learning and tailoring.

• Collaborated with high-profile stakeholders to develop innovative ways to deliver professional learning for today’s rapidly changing environment. Managed timelines, budgets, and day-to-day progress for the development.
• Led development of a leadership development program designed by industry experts in partnership with ASCD, creating 30+ Principal Compass online modules.
• Managed development of 300+ professional development assets for Pearson Forward, online K-5 curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards in partnership with Montgomery County School District, providing a training.

Mchenry, IL

• Managed 20+ internal and freelance content and media designers in creating online and face-to-face product trainings to enhance the customer experience. Developed professional development materials to help educators.
• Implemented tracking system for managing 100+ product trainings, creating more effective communication of revisions and new content internally and externally.
• Redesigned existing online and face-to-face product training in response to customer needs and current market trends, closing the gap between technical speak and educator understanding.

Glenview, IL

• Managed 30+ freelance curriculum and content designers and coordinated with 3 affiliate universities to develop print and online courses for educators’ professional growth.
• Developed and managed production of online and self-paced distance learning courses and Master of Arts programs, resulting in 100+ titles for K – 12 teachers professional development.
• Converted 4 Master of Arts programs from print guides to online programs, expanding accessibility for professional growth.