Jennifer Leighton Email & Phone Number

• Assist the US Coast Guard on matters related to training curriculum development, technology assessments, product development, and process improvements.
• Conduct comprehensive needs analysis, including front-end analysis (FEA) and job task analysis (JTA) to determine training needs.
• Design and develop objectives, curricula, instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, and other course material using adult learning theories.
• Use consultative skills to make recommendations to the government regarding appropriate training courseware, curricula, delivery devices, and learning strategies based on training data analytics.
• Upload and organize course materials and assessments into Microsoft Sharepoint Content Management System (CMS) and correct materials in the CMS as needed.
• Utilize authoring software programs to create storyboards and develop self-paced e-Learning (SPeL) products.

Virginia, United States

• Assist the US Coast Guard on matters related to training curriculum development, technology assessments, product development, and process improvements.
• Conduct comprehensive needs analysis, including front-end analysis (FEA) and job task analysis (JTA) to determine training needs.
• Design and develop objectives, curricula, instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, course outlines, and other course material using adult learning theories.
• Use consultative skills to make recommendations to the government regarding appropriate training courseware, curricula, delivery devices, and learning strategies based on training data analytics.
• Upload and organize course materials and assessments into Microsoft Sharepoint Content Management System (CMS) and correct materials in the CMS as needed.
• Utilize authoring software programs to create storyboards and develop self-paced e-Learning (SPeL) products.

• Designed, developed, and implemented new curriculum for AP course, resulting in improved pass rate scores by at least 40% and implementation throughout the district.
• Created and implemented 4 learner focused courses for topics including effective written and verbal communication skills, resulting in 85% increase in learner retention over 9 months.
• Developed 2 successful writing programs, including securing $7500 in grant funding for classroom computers and educational technology, resulting in 60% increase in learner engagement.
• Used effective presentation skills to deliver learning using multiple delivery methods including instructor-led training (ILT), print materials, video, webinars, and elearning.
• Designed and developed course material to support learning objectives, including audio, visual, gamification, and simulations, using learning principles such as Bloom’s Taxonomy and backwards design.
• Successfully implemented 2 engaging e-learning programs and adjusted materials to accommodate a virtual classroom while meeting strict deadlines.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

• Developed English 12 curriculum modules for virtual learning within Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for district-wide use.
• Developed course curriculum and assessments for all levels of high school English.
• Conducted needs analysis and used ADDIE model to develop learning solutions for instructors to improve classroom instruction, which resulted in a 15% improvement in state standardized testing pass rates.
• Responsible for conducting research, developing, and copyediting learning objectives, curriculum documents and assessment tools to meet district specifications for all levels of high school English.
• Facilitated workshops presenting new changes and adaptations of pacing guide at district-wide pre-service meetings of up to 60 attendees.
• Regularly attended professional development workshops and provided instruction and coaching to district English teachers.

• Sourced and evaluated fiction and nonfiction reading passages for possible inclusion in College Board products
• Authored and evaluated multiple-choice questions for possible inclusion in College Board exams and test prep products

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Museology/Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Theatre-at-Tusculum (performer), Resident Advisor

Master Of Arts In Education - M.A.Ed., Secondary Education And Teaching

Education record