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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Designs, plans, and implements learning and development programs to drive organizational improvement.Develops teaching outlines and instructional methods for individual and group learning opportunities. Supervises and manages all training needs of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the NeuroDiagnostics Institute (NDI) divisions of Damar Services. Conducts training sessions for internal and external stakeholders, such as New Hire Orientation, 1st Aid/CPR, certifications, etc.Demonstrates ownership of the training process, including full accountability to meet department training goals and creating a positive learning experience through managing the training schedule, content, interactions, and outcomes. Collaborates with the Director of Learning & Development and subject matter experts to develop and implement projects/training activities to promote clinical and administrative expertise within Damar and the industry. Delivers synchronous and asynchronous learning events using varied media in virtual and local environments. Conducts Training Needs Analysis (TNA) using ADDIE methodology that identifies competencies, training requirements, training/professionalization deficiencies, and learning objectives. Maintains relationships with Damar’s program management teams to serve as a business partner and proactively address learning needs.

Shelbyville, Indiana, United States

Worked directly with students in grades 4-8 to deliver programs and supervise activities in various topic areas including Healthy Sexuality, Substance Use Prevention, and Financial LiteracyFostered meaningful relationships with various community partners, school administrators, teachers, and studentsTracked and evaluated data and other administrative duties from programs before and after implementation to determine effectivenessCollaborated with colleagues to establish pilot program of Teen Advocacy Council for local high school students

Planned, taught, and scaffolded Language Arts lessons and interventions for grades 6-8Mentored and trained new teachers through synchronous and asynchronous professional development sessionsCollaborated with local/regional/national teams and teacher trainers regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision makingSupported students and learning coaches with the set-up and maintenance of their learning environment including basic computer troubleshootingOrganized social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events, and state testing

Created and implemented structured learning experiences and educational videos to assist with onboarding, platform usage, daily tasks, and curriculum Communicated regularly with students and families about academic and personal success, both synchronously and asynchronously, using different methods of communication (ie: phone calls, live lessons, email, video conferencing)Promoted a strong school culture by leading teacher-sponsored middle school clubs, creating and hosting educational field trips, attending and proctoring state testing at multiple sites around Indiana, and presenting information about school requirements and goals during marketing and informational sessionsImplemented various types of technology, online platforms, and software to engage students and families, including Google (Forms, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Loom, PadletUtilized data, custom-based assessments, and formative assessments to scaffold instruction and provide interventions to students at multiple levels of learning

Brownsburg, Indiana, United States

Created and implemented structured learning experiences for 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and 10th grade ECA remediationCollaborated with colleagues, administration, and parents to create learning experiences that applied to students’ differing abilities and needsCommunicated regularly with parents, peers, and students in a professional manner

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Communicated with and assisted staff, visitors, and residents through phone conversations, email inquiry, and in-person contactAssisted activities coordinator and marketing director in planning and scheduling special eventsProcessed staff and resident paperwork and confidential documents