John Smith Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

AB Studios is a dynamic edtech company dedicated to providing engaging and effective learning experiences for children. We offer a diverse range of educational resources designed to inspire wonder and creativity, including easy-to-implement, video-based enrichment activities. Our goal is to cater to the ever-evolving needs of students and educators alike.

Charlotte, North Carolina

I lead a team that designs, develops, and produces scalable, custom educational technology curriculum, e-Learning, and videos for asynchronous/synchronous learning environments that empower 2,100+ educators serving 30,000+ PK-12 students across 550+ schools (private/public), underserved community-based programs, and grant-funded initiatives, nationwide.Responsibilities• Project Manager for fast-paced video production cycles (i.e., pitch, storyboard, script, produce, post-edit, publication) for 100+ instructor-led videos annually. Function as the studio’s Producer and Director on set while managing all production scopes of work involving actors, animators, graphic designers, subject matter experts, writers, and voice actors. Manage client's e-Learning (iOS/CMS/LMS) platforms.• Work with game developers and software engineers to research, prototype, and test UI/UX experiences for education apps and products. Participate in beta testing, focus groups, and performance reviews.• Partner with K-12 education companies, school districts, schools, enrichment providers, non-profits, product vendors, and software (SASS) developers to establish cost-effective solutions, averaging 15-20% in annual savings while launching meaningful Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) curriculum, products, and services for 60+ educational technology courses.• Collaborate with global K-12 education communities to connect adults and students with digital and physical tools that leverage LXD methodologies through custom instructional guides, virtual experiences, videos, CMS/LMS platforms, games, and instructor-led training for the following subjects: art, animation, coding, computer science, design thinking, Esports, maker, robotics, video game design, and VR/AR.• Provide consultant services for the FIRST® LEGO® League - Challenge, Explore, Discovery program teams and LEGO® Education to enhance robotics curriculum serving over 679,000 students in 110 countries.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Provided full-time educational consultant services to Green Mouse Academy, along with delivering early learning trainings, mobile app development, and PK-12 teacher guides for out-of-school (OST) programs.

Odyssey Middle School In Boynton Beach, Fl

In addition to being a life-long learner, I had the privilege of bringing that passion to the classroom and serving as a professional educator and Instructional Council team leader in a public Title I middle school, teaching middle grades advanced and comprehensive science.Responsibilities• Utilized research-based instructional models to implement differentiated scopes and sequences that met the needs of diverse learners and moved 80% of students from a <2.0 (under grade-level) to >3.0 (passing) score on standardized testing to meet Florida DOE and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS).• Developed earth, life, and space curriculum and demonstrations that aligned to NGSSS and Common Core standards. Taught students to observe, question, and investigate science through project-based activities.• Cultivated positive relationships and timely communication with school administration, specialists (IEP, 504, ESOL), parents, and students to promote student efficacy, safety, retention, and intrinsic motivation.• Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to target deliverables associated with FL State Department of Education directives. • Secured grant funding (40K+) for district-approved academic enrichment programs (i.e., FIRST® robotics competitions, field trips, community service and conservation projects, technology conferences, etc.).• Participated as Assistant Baseball Coach, Science Fair Chair, and District Science Fair Judge.

West Palm Beach, Florida

As the Director of Enrichment, I served as a liaison with Palm Beach County School District and local educational partners to enhance course development and increase enrollment and retention in Grades K-8 educational technology enrichment programs incorporating animation, art, coding, engineering, game design, photography, and robotics.Responsibilities• Developed professional development, child safety, and risk management training seminars to high-quality out-of-school (OST) programs serving underserved and underrepresented youth attending community-based (non-profit) learning centers.

West Palm Beach, Florida

To influence positive change around sea turtle nesting and coastal lighting in my local community, I led the PBC Sea Turtle Research Internship program for PBC Environmental Resource Management (ERM).Responsibilities• Developed and curated educational materials to advocate ERM’s Education Outreach & Sea Turtle Protection initiatives across South Florida coastal commercial and residential properties.• Audited commercial architectural and landscaping proposals to ensure building specs comply with the Federal Endangered Species Act and PBC Sea Turtle Protection Ordinances.• Designed ArcGIS maps, databases, and mobile apps to articulate annual sea turtle nesting behaviors and disturbances due to coastal lighting infractions.

West Palm Beach, Fl

Working with youth in underserved and underrepresented communities will always influence how I think about education and inspire others to see, listen, learn, and share with one another. This invaluable experience serving West Palm Beach youth and community centers will be cherished forever.Responsibilities • Streamlined student enrollment and application process for WPB Police Athletic League programs.• Created custom reports to show student attendance and determine if programs were cost-effective. • Coordinated with West Palm Beach Police Department and community-based centers to design and implement an afterschool tutorial program for at-risk, upper-elementary, middle, and high school students. • Organized and lead bi-weekly student excursions to visit educational programs within PBC. • Designed marketing materials for athletic and academic programs sponsored by the Police Athletic League and community partners.

Master Of Arts, Curriculum And Instructional Design

Bachelor Of Science, Biology; Minor In Oceanography, Biology, General

Volunteer Experience: Community Outreach | Global Missions | Science Club | Sea Turtle Research

Associate Of Science, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice And Corrections, Dean’S List (2000-2002)

Activities and Societies:Volunteer Experience: D.A.R.E | Habitat for Humanity | Neighborhood Housing Partnership | Second Harvest Food.