Colleen (Uscianowski) Maas, Phd Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

I lead a global team of 10 instructional designers, delivering innovative learning experiences for Medidata’s clinical trial software suite. I specialize in Learning Experience Design, Instructional Design, and Training Program Development, creating impactful programs that have resulted in over 165+ learning experiences and 950,000+ course completions across North America, APAC, and EMEA regions.I am passionate about using a data-driven approach to elevate customer education and learning solutions, leveraging the Voice of the Learner dashboard to measure program effectiveness and optimize customer satisfaction. My focus on cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Product, Professional Services, and Customer Success ensures seamless program management and alignment with business objectives.I have successfully driven innovation by implementing cutting-edge eLearning technologies to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention. Additionally, I have led localization efforts to ensure culturally relevant and linguistically accurate content.By managing the entire training lifecycle, from needs assessment and content development to delivery and evaluation, I have optimized learning programs to drive customer engagement, increase software adoption, and reduce support costs.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Led and mentored a team of instructors, driving leadership growth and fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement. Developed and delivered learning solutions and curricula for 250+ teachers, achieving a 95% certification exam pass rate through data-driven methodologies and personalized learning strategies. Applied learning experience design principles to create synchronous eLearning courses focused on blended learning for higher education faculty, resulting in a 35% improvement in learner outcomes.Secured a $50k grant to develop tools that enhanced teacher education and training curricula. Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Fostered an online learning community of 250+ participants, achieving a 98% satisfaction rating. Prioritized platform accessibility and user experience while overseeing the online learning platform and content management.

Winston-Salem, Nc

Led the design, development, evaluation, and delivery of a successful train-the-trainer program in math teaching, achieving 90% positive feedback from participants. Collaborated effectively with subject matter experts, program managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with user needs and business goals. Partnered with other training professionals to deliver high-quality core education materials. Designed and facilitated webinars on children’s mathematical learning for 100+ teachers incorporating the use of multimedia audio and video content to drive engagement and behavior change.

New York, New York, United States

Led and mentored a team of 5 instructors, successfully planning for leadership development and management succession. Managed $212K in funding to design and deliver blended learning solutions, instructional resources, and a train-the-trainer program for community organizations and educational centers.Oversaw end-to-end project management for high-impact education projects, conducting in-depth needs analyses and developing curriculum design aligned with learning experience design principles. Created 50+ math instructional resources that leveraged multimedia to drive learner engagement and behavior change.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide insights for course improvements, contributing to continuous learning and educator engagement. Developed and taught 9 interactive eLearning courses, resulting in an average 4.7/5 evaluation rating. Produced instructional videos and resources grounded in adult learning theories, enhancing learning outcomes for educators and parents.

Developed dynamic, learner-centered digital training experiences and multi-modal learning programs that increased user engagement and supported the adoption of educational math technologies across diverse learner personas. Participated in a usability study for a digital math app, providing design recommendations to a multi-functional team, optimizing content and user experience. Utilized data-driven insights from learner feedback and performance data to refine content, improving knowledge retention and enhancing engagement among elementary educators.

New York, New York, United States

Developed and delivered training workshops to 25+ parents, incorporating multimedia elements to boost engagement and enhance learning outcomes. Designed scalable eLearning courses and blended learning solutions that empowered parents and educators to utilize digital math games. Built a learning framework that integrated key product features and UI mechanics for effective skill-building.Leveraged research on 40+ learning skills to guide cross-functional teams in creating learner-centric products aligned with psychological principles and user needs. Evaluated workshop effectiveness through data-driven metrics, resulting in improved learner engagement and comprehension, while driving overall program success.

Collaborated with K-12 educators to assess needs and develop targeted learning solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in adoption and improved user satisfaction for an online multiplication course serving 408+ teachers.Designed and implemented 45+ accessible math resources for over 10,050 schools and homes, simplifying math concepts for diverse learners.Applied research-based instructional strategies and utilized technology to enhance learning experiences, incorporating VOC feedback through surveys, interviews, A/B testing, and usability tests.Built online learning communities, reaching educators across platforms like Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook, while employing Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to create high-quality video tutorials and visual content.

New York, Ny

Conducted expert review with subject matter experts and performed a needs analysis to identify the unique needs and challenges facing special education teachers, resulting in the design and delivery of 6 evidence-based training workshops to 50+ school administrators focused on improving learning outcomes for special needs learners. Conducted a pre and post assessment to measure the effectiveness of the workshops, demonstrating an average 20% increase in participants' knowledge and confidence supporting their special education teachers and 96% satisfaction with the workshops.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Development- Cognitive Science In Education

Master Of Science (M.S.), Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Language And Mind, Russian