David Harrison Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nh, Us

Durham, Nh, Us

Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Priorities as Director of the Content Development (Acquisition) Team within the Learning Group:• lead and grow a team of 20+ (managers and content experts) who develop content for Cognia Assessments,• design and implement new assessment products using principled approaches• introduce and develop a coaching model to support professional development and build capacity of department members,• collaborate across the different stakeholder groups within and outside of Cognia in support of learners, educators, and systems,• ensure processes and systems are in place to effectively support across the all Content Development teams working on Cognia and State Assessments, including applying a variable workforce model to address short and long term capacity needs.• lead the use of technology-based solutions and AI e.g Chat-GPT, to automate workflows and improve efficiencies in systems, and generate new models of assessing students learning.

Dover, New Hampshire

As a content development manager I led teams of content specialists to develop and deliver high quality state assessments and:• mentored and coached content experts to develop and deliver high stakes assessments,• planned and lead committees to support state contracts, including development of performance learning descriptors, item writing, and standard setting, • applied my wide-ranging assessment experience and teaching & learning expertise to advise state partners,• tracked budgets and coordinating internal and external resources to advance an efficient variable workforce model,• led the creation of standard practices to increase efficiencies, by monitoring their implementation, and evaluating their effectiveness,• supported the authoring of proposal responses to provide cost effective solutions,• used risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and technology-based solutions to keep projects on schedule and within scope and to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners.Additional activities:Reviewer for Science Scope (National Science Teachers Association Middle School Science Peer-Reviewed Journal) since May 2011.

Usa

Duties & Responsibilities• provided expert knowledge of standards and pedagogy in teaching and learning for The Learning Institute,• developed K-12 science curriculum and assessment materials which address state standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, and support teachers in ensuring student progression is the focus of their work,• delivered professional development to support school districts in teaching effectively to maximize their students’ learning,• instigated and managed the development of high quality test items, curriculum materials, and teaching & learning resources with external vendors and internal team members,• reviewed education policy changes to inform educators about impacts to their work,• coordinated social media/marketing content to inform educators about changes in education policy, the services provided by TLI, and to support teachers with effective instruction of their state standards,• represented TLI at education conferences and trade shows in support of marketing and product demonstrations.Additional Activities:Reviewer for the IB Environmental systems and societies DP Course Guide (First assessment 2017)Reviewer for the IB MYP Next Chapter (Sciences Guide)

Coventry, Uk

Duties and Responsibilities:• led projects for commissioning of research and development of guidance to support schools and teachers across England.• provided subject expertise in the development of national tests and qualifications.• built shared understanding of policy priorities with national organizations, schools and colleges, and communities to capture stakeholder views and share good practice in curriculum design and delivery.• prepared and presented oral and written guidance, advice summaries, plans, reports, and evaluations to a range of audiences, including the QCDA executive board, the UK Government’s Department Education, schools and their communities, education advisors, and at national conferences.Specific Activities:Project Lead: Assessing Pupil Progress (APP) in Primary Science, Department for Children,Families & Schools, UK Government. (2009)

Gloucester, Uk

Duties & Responsibilities:• directed a team of science curriculum experts and advanced skills teachers,• supported the improvement of teaching and learning quality in Science, and acted as the professional lead for the county.• devised, led and oversaw the Science business plan and subsequent training programs for schools and teachers in the county.• advised district and school staff, the county and its partner agencies, on appropriate interventions when schools and other children’s settings experience difficulties.• supported school leadership in developing School Improvement Plans and preparing for OFSTED inspections.• acted as Radiation Protection Officer for the county.Additional Activities:Contributor to Teaching Triple Science: GCSE Biology, TSSP, Learning Skills Network, UK. (2007) Contributor to Teaching Triple Science: GCSE Physics, TSSP, Learning Skills Network, UK. (2007) Contributor to Teaching Triple Science: GCSE Chemistry, TSSP, Learning Skills Network, UK. (2007)

Uk

Surrey, Uk

Evesham, Uk

Birmingham, Uk

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Science (Open)

Bachelor Of Science (Hons), Zoology, Upper Second

Post Graduate Certificate Of Education, Secondary Science