Cara Parker, M.Ed. Email and Phone Number
As a Curriculum, eLearning & Professional Development expert, I am passionate about driving continuous improvement and mentoring employees. With a track record of consistently achieving and exceeding organizational goals while collaborating with a diverse audience and multiple stakeholders, I am committed to being a lifelong learner and driving continuous process improvements.As an experienced manager and leader, I have successfully recruited, onboarded, coached, and reviewed thousands of employees, and designed and implemented performance improvement plans using KPIs. I have also led initiatives integrating technology, improving learning, efficiency, and engagement.As a Director, I have enhanced learning outcomes by developing, implementing, and administering intervention plans for struggling candidates with specific timelines, and results. I have also designed and facilitated professional development programs in in-person, hybrid, and online formats, introduced, integrated, and trained employees in the newest technology, and facilitated professional development in diversity, equity, and inclusionary practices.As an Instructional and UX/UI Designer, I am committed to using the newest technology and am certified in UX/UI design. I am fluent in many LMS platforms, SaaS products, and e-Learning authoring tools, and have a passion for creating engaging and effective digital learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners. With my expertise, I am always looking for opportunities to apply my knowledge and collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.Let's connect and explore how we can work together to achieve our goals. Message me here on LinkedIn or via email at carajoparker@gmail.com.Have a great day!
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Lead Instructional Designer/E-Learning DeveloperCesa 6 Jul 2024 - PresentAs an eLearning Developer/ Instructional Design Specialist on the Innovation Design Team, I design and develop innovative, engaging, and high-quality eLearning products. My role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to take projects from ideation to launch, employing user-centered design principles to translate complex ideas into intuitive and visually appealing designs.Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify needs and objectives for new eLearning products. - Define product requirements and specifications. - Conduct user research, testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions. - Iterate designs based on feedback to enhance user experience. - Communicate design concepts effectively to stakeholders and team members. - Develop and manage a portfolio of eLearning solutions. - Coordinate with stakeholders and report on project progression. - Design and implement quality eLearning courses using efficient design tools. - Plan and facilitate virtual and face-to-face meetings. - Apply instructional design methodologies (ADDIE) and best practices, including accessibility and UDL. - Evaluate product effectiveness and recommend improvements. - Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in instructional design and e-learning.
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Consultant, Professional Learning & LeadershipCesa 6 Jul 2023 - Jul 2024Wisconsin, United StatesCooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA 6) is a non-profit, member-driven agency servicing not only the 39 public school districts in our region, but extended services throughout Wisconsin. Plus, some of our services extend throughout the nation, such as our website product, CMS4Schools and grant writing services.At CESA 6, we keep our eye on the current education landscape and think ahead in order to be proactive and responsive and meet the changing needs of the educators who use our services. Schools, educators, school districts and education-related organizations can rely on CESA 6 to be a partner for innovative products and services delivered with expertise and professionalism.We are collaborative, too. (Cooperative is right in our name!) Internally, we lean on each other for the varied experiences and expertise that more than 150 staff bring to the table, as we collaborate to find right products and solutions for today’s learners and learning environments. Externally, we seek partnerships with other organizations that can also bring value to our clients. All of this – and cost-effective, too!Responsive innovators, experts and partners - that’s CESA 6, proudly providing solutions to students, educators, schools, districts and the entire education community to maximize success.
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Instructional Elearning DesignerBlue Sky Elearn May 2023 - PresentRemote>Create engaging course content and learning activities/assessments to facilitate effective knowledge acquisition.>Collaborate with subject matter experts, apply instructional design theories and methods, and utilize multimedia tools to enhance the learning process.>Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Flowcharts, Collaboration, and Iteration>Develop performance measurements and assessments>Utilize various online collaboration, SaaS, LMS, and eLearning tools -
Elearning Clinical Supervising ProfessorWestern Governors University Jan 2019 - Jul 2024Salt Lake City, Utah, United States>Implement online learning programs in line with institution goals and objectives for both undergraduate and graduate students>Enhance outcomes by developing, implementing, and administering intervention plans for struggling candidates with specific timelines, goals, and results>Customize the evaluation cycle process by assessing feedback and personal growth model, enabling clients to secure jobs after graduation>Assess and improve client skills to prepare them for success in current and future job positions>Apply adult learning theory to design training content that is digestible for diverse learning styles>Collaborate effectively among organizations to design workflow-based training content, and develop training programs to meet organizational objectives -
Director Of Curriculum & Instruction, Director Of Special Education, AdministratorPort Edwards School District Jul 2015 - Jul 2023Port Edwards, Wisconsin, United States>Lead and grow a team of 75+ staff spanning several departments by providing strong internal onboarding, ongoing professional learning opportunities, and other human resources functions>Use data, instructional design, and adult learning theories, methods, and practices to create engaging resources, professional development content, curriculum, and other learning materials for staff members that address target goals and outcomes>Hire, train, onboard, mentor, discipline, and terminate staff when necessary to maintain adequate staffing levels and achieve program objectives within budgetary constraints>Managed teams for curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation>Provide effective training and coaching to increase knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve desired performance>Develop two cohesive and effective teams of direct reports that span 10+ departments and disciplines through building strong relationships and effective collaboration>Analyze statistical performance data to steer success>Spearhead financial operations for budgets while maintaining cost containment measures to ensure savings>Monitored the execution of Special Education & Pupil Services Programs and Services for students aged age 3 to 21>Assessed Individualized Learning Plans (IEPs) for compliance with district, state, and federal laws.
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Learning And Development Trainer, Education CoachWisconsin Rapids Public Schools Jul 2006 - Jun 2015>Established an organization-wide adult learning program, including modules and workshops, for staff members that increased desired skills, abilities, and knowledge>Coordinated and led professional learning days on various topics based on needs, data, and goals>Fueled organization’s objectives by building relationships, creating and implementing programs, setting and monitoring goals and timelines, and maintaining an understanding of staff needs>Trained, onboarded, and coached over 300 educators across a large district to improve skills, competencies, and productivity in line with institutional goals by conducting 1:1 meetings, presenting new methods, observing and evaluating practices, and following up>Spearheaded 10+ committees annually to enhance programs across the institution>Designed, developed, and deployed new products, curricula, and initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders to support goals and objectives, improve outcomes, meet standards, and fulfill strategic plan>Developed and led workshops for administration and staff promoting equity, inclusion, social justice, differentiation, diversity, management strategies, etc.
Cara Parker, M.Ed. Education Details
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Masters Of Educational Administration (M.Ed.) -
Idf - Interactive Design FoundationCertification -
Master Of Education - Med -
Master Of Education (M.Ed.) -
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba
Frequently Asked Questions about Cara Parker, M.Ed.
What company does Cara Parker, M.Ed. work for?
Cara Parker, M.Ed. works for Cesa 6
What is Cara Parker, M.Ed.'s role at the current company?
Cara Parker, M.Ed.'s current role is Innovative Instructional Designer and E-Learning Developer | Coach & Consultant.
What schools did Cara Parker, M.Ed. attend?
Cara Parker, M.Ed. attended Concordia University-Wisconsin, Idf - Interactive Design Foundation, Marian University, National-Louis University, University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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