Danielle Oberbeck Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Learning and Technology program• Directs program review process for national database of quality STEM programs, including reviewer assignments and calibration, development of state level partnerships, technical assistance, and reporting of results • Directs large scale research projects, including assigning appropriate staffing, monitoring deliverables timeline for issues and risks, and determining project/product design and implementation• Conducts outreach and public comment… Show more Learning and Technology program• Directs program review process for national database of quality STEM programs, including reviewer assignments and calibration, development of state level partnerships, technical assistance, and reporting of results • Directs large scale research projects, including assigning appropriate staffing, monitoring deliverables timeline for issues and risks, and determining project/product design and implementation• Conducts outreach and public comment processes for high stakes national efforts, such as revision of NAEP frameworks• Guides education product and game developers through strategic logic model process and evidence gathering, usability and feasibility studies, and efficacy studies Show less

San Francisco

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program; Learning and Technology program• Managed program review process for national database of quality STEM programs• Produced high-quality research products including presentations, final reports, and proposals• Developed research instruments including user interviews, observation protocols, surveys, and focus group discussion guides• Provided project coordination of large scale research projects

San Francisco

Standards, Assessment, and Accountability Services• Provided project coordination of large scale state-level high-stakes test development and research projects• Managed program review process for prominent national database of quality STEM programs• Built effective relationships with internal staff at all levels, as well as clients and partners• Produced high-quality research products including presentations, final reports, and proposals• Coordinated contracts for… Show more Standards, Assessment, and Accountability Services• Provided project coordination of large scale state-level high-stakes test development and research projects• Managed program review process for prominent national database of quality STEM programs• Built effective relationships with internal staff at all levels, as well as clients and partners• Produced high-quality research products including presentations, final reports, and proposals• Coordinated contracts for consultants and subcontractors, as well as tracking and projection of internal budgets Show less

• Performed final edits and proofreading for 25 sensitive department-level reports on workplace climate survey.• Administered triennial Cost of Attendance survey to over 30,000 undergraduate students across nine campuses.• Provided editing, programming, and data cleaning services, as well as consulted on survey best practices.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program• Managed program review process for prominent national database of quality STEM programs• Coordinated data analysis activities for national math curriculum study, including developmental edit of technical manual• Wrote final reports on research activities for clients synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data and methods• Developed research instruments including user interviews, observation protocols, personas, and… Show more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program• Managed program review process for prominent national database of quality STEM programs• Coordinated data analysis activities for national math curriculum study, including developmental edit of technical manual• Wrote final reports on research activities for clients synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data and methods• Developed research instruments including user interviews, observation protocols, personas, and focus group discussion guides• Collected and cleaned data from a range of sources and metrics, including user interviews, focus groups, surveys, content knowledge tests, and observations• Obtained ethics review board (IRB) approval for all instruments and protocols Show less

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program• Prepared reports on research activities for clients synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data and methods • Project managed various research tasks, including data analysis, art production, and participant recruitment for a wide range of research and development projects, products, and clients• Developed research instruments including user interviews, observation protocols, personas, and focus group discussion… Show more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program• Prepared reports on research activities for clients synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data and methods • Project managed various research tasks, including data analysis, art production, and participant recruitment for a wide range of research and development projects, products, and clients• Developed research instruments including user interviews, observation protocols, personas, and focus group discussion guides• Assisted in proposal and opportunity assessment writing and editing, including literature review, competitive analysis and significance, and government grant requirements • Collected and cleaned data from a range of sources and metrics, including user interviews, focus groups, surveys, content knowledge tests, and observations• Obtained ethics review board (IRB) approval for all instruments and protocols Show less

• Managed evaluation projects, including a multi-year federal grant with Jackson State University• Developed instruments including questionnaires, interviews, and observation protocols• Collected and coordinated data, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, and observations• Prepared quantitative and qualitative analyses of data, as well as overall reports on research activities

• Developed data-based retention initiatives for graduate students• Resolved student-related academic issues, including program requirements, transfer credits, and international visas

• Scanned, processed, tabulated and posted all exam results for 500+ medical students• Resolved all inquiries to the evaluations helpdesk, approx. 100/week• Managed, monitored and trained team of 12 clerkship evaluations schedulers• Designed instruments, scanned data, and provided analysis for dozens of educational survey and research projects• Conducted sessions, tabulated results, and analyzed trends resulting from curriculum focus groups, 6 per year• Trained 100+… Show more • Scanned, processed, tabulated and posted all exam results for 500+ medical students• Resolved all inquiries to the evaluations helpdesk, approx. 100/week• Managed, monitored and trained team of 12 clerkship evaluations schedulers• Designed instruments, scanned data, and provided analysis for dozens of educational survey and research projects• Conducted sessions, tabulated results, and analyzed trends resulting from curriculum focus groups, 6 per year• Trained 100+ university staff on all educational technology systems, including student information database, evaluations system, and curriculum management tools Show less

• Coordinated manuscript review, maintaining database, selecting reviewers, and monitoring deadlines• Ensured department accuracy during transition to new proposal database, solving discrepancies and assisting team members with reports

• Prepared and reviewed decision-making documents for Board members and senior staff• Projects included: coordination of strategic planning process; development of new communications pieces; and design and analysis of Board and staff opinion surveys

• Assisted in daily coordination and problem-solving for the CEO and COO

• Contracted to provide academic essay editing services, including proofreading, grammar checking, and writing instruction, to clientele with a wide range of expertise in writing in English

Ed.M, Technology, Innovation, And Education

Activities and Societies: Admissions Ambassador, Proposal Reviewer for Student Research Conference, Student-Alumni Mentoring Initiative.

B.A., Social Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Kuumba Singers of Harvard College - member, Director of Publicity, Director of Fundraising; Sisters of Kuumba.

Diploma

Certificate, Editing

Professional Sequence in Editing, Berkeley Extension School