Jessica Dyer Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nc, Us

Durham, Nc, Us

At Great Minds, I am part of a team that has created nationally recognized science education products• PhD Science K-2 OER: Tier 1 ratings in Louisana• PhD Science Texas: 100% alignment to TEKS and ELPS• PhD Science National Edition: recognized as an exemplar by WestEdAs a Manager of Content Audit, I manage a remote team of 6 curriculum developers and content auditors dedicated to the creation of knowledge-rich, phenomena-driven products. As a member of the Science… Show more At Great Minds, I am part of a team that has created nationally recognized science education products• PhD Science K-2 OER: Tier 1 ratings in Louisana• PhD Science Texas: 100% alignment to TEKS and ELPS• PhD Science National Edition: recognized as an exemplar by WestEdAs a Manager of Content Audit, I manage a remote team of 6 curriculum developers and content auditors dedicated to the creation of knowledge-rich, phenomena-driven products. As a member of the Science Leadership Team, I• support the professional development of my team through coaching, peer editing, and mentorship;• manage small- and large-scale editorial projects with aggressive deadlines to develop products that are aligned to NGSS and/or state standards;• establish workflows and schedules to guide product development throughout the iterative cycle of ideation;• increase efficiencies in the writing and editorial processes, reducing time to production by 25%;• complete final approvals of manuscripts, copyedit, book proofs, artwork, and ancillary products for national and state editions;• conduct workshops for writers and editors to ensure consistency and accessibility of content;• facilitate publication of digital assessment activities in Learnosity; • collaborate with Art and Asset teams to develop specifications to ensure accessibility of digital imagery; and• work with external contractors and vendors to ensure content meets quality and style standards. Show less

As a senior science content editor, I managed a team of content editors and led projects across the K–5 grade band. In this role, I• ensured all instructional materials were scientifically and mathematically accurate and adhered to CMOS and internal style guidelines;• collaborated with developers and editors to ensure content equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all teachers and students;• mentored junior editors to ensure the editing process preserved the pedagogical intent and… Show more As a senior science content editor, I managed a team of content editors and led projects across the K–5 grade band. In this role, I• ensured all instructional materials were scientifically and mathematically accurate and adhered to CMOS and internal style guidelines;• collaborated with developers and editors to ensure content equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all teachers and students;• mentored junior editors to ensure the editing process preserved the pedagogical intent and standards alignment throughout the iterative cycle of ideation; and• worked with cross-functional teams to develop and implement processes and checklists to achieve WCAG 2.0 compliance for new and existing poducts. Show less

Edited content, copy edits, assets, and page proofs for scientific and mathematical accuracy, adherence to CMOS and internal style guides, logical flow, equity, and standards alignment.

Wrote and edited high school biology content aligned with customer requirements and NGSS and/or state standards. Develop, test, and author laboratory investigations.

Developed online curricula and visuals for life science courses. Developed laboratory investigations adapted for online learners. Aligned content to NGSS, state, and AP College Board requirements. Developed practice exams and test prep materials for standardized tests.

Cary, Nc

Manage Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs for 1600 convenience store locations and over 300 quick-serve restaurants. Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA Food Code, including label reviews and approvals. Responsible for supply chain management, third-party audit certifications, and recall effectiveness.

Raleigh, Nc

Manage the microbiology department, consisting of four laboratories and 20 scientists. Directed laboratory emergency response activities during foodborne illness outbreaks. Authored white papers to inform regulatory actions. Implemented rapid molecular technologies to increase laboratory throughput and automation. Developed documentation, training, and reporting systems to achieve accreditation of microbiology methods under ISO/IEC 17025. Authored grant proposals to secure federal funding.

Lake Odessa, Michigan

Monticello, Minnesota

Manhattan, Kansas

M.S, Food Science With Concentration In Food Microbiology

Thesis: Prevention and decontamination of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on raw beef carcasses in commercial beef abattoirs. * Major Professor.

B.S, Biology With Concentration In Microbiology