Carolyn Cunningham Email & Phone Number

• Applied NGSS in developing item content with novel phenomena and real data to measure the full dimensionality of science standards
• Created, reviewed, and edited test items of all types including technology-enhanced, and constructed response for large-scale summative assessments
• Evaluated items for alignment to standards, cognitive complexity, and accessibility
• Developed cluster and simulation innovative test items online
• Built test forms according to blueprints and test designs using IRT and classical statistics
• Trained educators and item writers in NGSS item development and 3D alignment

• Science content lead for end of grade and end of course exams supervising three grade/ course leads.
• Wrote, edited, selected, and formatted items for online and paper science assessments and study guides for K-12 on nine state projects.
• Facilitated with stakeholders on item writing, test selection, content and bias, and standard setting meetings
• Trained writers on developing items and tasks aligned to state and Next Generation science standards at appropriate depth of knowledge levels.
• Content resource for DRC science team in chemical, physical, and earth sciences.
• Developed multiple choice, constructed response, and technology enhanced online item types: Drag and Drop, Drop-Down, Hot Text, Match Item, Multi-Select, Evidence-Based Selected Response, Hot-Spot.

Monterey, California, United States

• Science content lead for 3-HS assessments supervising 5 grade leads; grade lead 5 and 8 science, as well as, chemistry assessments; and project lead for a 3-HS assessment.
• Provided oversight for science items through development stages for projects in seven states and Qatar.
• Awarded “Lead by Example” recognition in 2012 for creating an ATA user manual and training assessment editors to use the program.
• Trained staff and vendors to work with item development software.

Monterey, California, United States

• Science content lead for grade 5 and 8 assessment, and editor for science grade 1 - grade 5 editor assessment.
• Provided oversight for grade 4 - 8 for Science Acuity and grade 5 - 6 science, as well as HS chemistry items for Qatar.
• Ran various meetings: content and bias, standard settings, cut score review, and anchor pulls.
• Oversaw all aspects from writing and editing science items through page production for science forms.
• Trained staff and vendors to work with item development software.

Pacific Grove, California, United States

Developed and researched design ideas for an early childhood hands-on exhibit.

Sacramento, California, United States

Designed and ran classes in geology, ecology, general science, and history for both onsite and outreach programs for pre-K - 8th grade. Designed, led, trained and supervised museum staff and volunteers to lead tours.

San Francisco, California, United States

Organized and stored their fossil collection. Helped with intake and identification of rock and mineral donations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Organized and coordinated activities and special events. Designed and ran programs for K-6th grade. Trained Girl Scout leaders to help girls obtain science badges. Conducted research, wrote copy, and acquired donations for a traveling exhibit on sustainable technology. Co-wrote and edited grant for a hands-on preschool room.