Karessa Cunningham Email & Phone Number

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

• Spearheaded bi-weekly data analysis meetings to develop learning plans to increase learner mastery outcomes (33% on target to 72%) and reach TN Department of Education’s highest level of achievement
• Designs and develops highly engaging learning experiences for over 60 learners by implementing eLearning and in-person resources; course completion rate averages 97% with 87% of learners meeting or exceeding mastery.
• Orchestrated a pivotal eLearning solution using an LMS after analyzing a technology deficit that impacted the learner’s ability to engage in the curriculum; the course had a 100% completion rate with 97% of the.
• Managed concurrent projects from end to end, including filing essential documents, following up with businesses, tracking a budget, and creating instructional content with 100% of projects meeting their deadline
• Executed monthly audits of learner records and data to stay in 100% compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and state mandates
• Improved sales (2022) from 134 units to 430 units by using research and current market trends effectively in 1 week

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze curriculum and measure the results against ambitious, attainable KPIs geared toward meeting the building’s objectives in the school improvement plan
• Developed a 5-year school budget plan based on results from a needs analysis to bolster student scores (show an increase from 22% mastery to 60%) and improve faculty culture and retention
• Managed consecutive projects in instructional technology, instruction, and curriculum alignment
• Organized speakers and community stakeholders to visit the organization to provide professional development opportunities for peers

Athens, TN

• Applied the ADDIE model to develop 16 common formative assessments (4 per quarter) to track and analyze learner growth throughout the educational year which resulted in 189 of 224 learners reaching district created.
• Mentored new hires to support onboarding and success by conducting weekly meetings, supplying lesson feedback, and finding solutions paths for barriers; 100% of mentees were retained for 2+ years
• Cowrote a grant proposal for $30,000 from the TN Department of Education to develop a Summer Learning Camp to improve student literacy scores from 54% on grade level to 87% in the students that participate

Master Of Science - Ms, Learning Experience Design And Educational Technology

Utilized adult learning theory to develop e-learning courses

Bachelor'S Degree, Elementary Education And Teaching