Laura Spence Email & Phone Number

Remote

Consultant and subject matter expert specializing in EdTech and STEM program development, program management, curriculum development, virtual employee training, women in STEM programs, social impact causes, and course creation.Develops program materials that include instructional guides, informational flyers, curriculum units, lesson plans, material/product usage tutorials, and technical guides.Promotes STEM products, programs, and organizations using strategic marking posts… Show more Consultant and subject matter expert specializing in EdTech and STEM program development, program management, curriculum development, virtual employee training, women in STEM programs, social impact causes, and course creation.Develops program materials that include instructional guides, informational flyers, curriculum units, lesson plans, material/product usage tutorials, and technical guides.Promotes STEM products, programs, and organizations using strategic marking posts using personal social media channels to increase awareness, engagement, enrollment, and/or expansion. Achievements:-Hired by an international country to create and implement a country-wide STEM ecosystem from the ground up.-Hired as an adjunct professor to facilitate a STEM course for pre-service educators. Show less

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and strategies to advance STEM education and visibility for the nonprofit organization. • Develop and implement strategic and financial plans aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.• Lead the training and development of educators implementing the curriculum solution.• Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, government agencies, and other organizations to support STEM… Show more Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and strategies to advance STEM education and visibility for the nonprofit organization. • Develop and implement strategic and financial plans aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.• Lead the training and development of educators implementing the curriculum solution.• Establish and maintain partnerships with industry, government agencies, and other organizations to support STEM education and research.• Oversee the design and implementation of STEM and technology curricula and programs, ensuring they meet industry standards and the needs of students and the wider community.• Develop and manage budgets for the department.• Promote the nonprofit organization through outreach and communication efforts, including presentations, conference attendance, and social media relations.• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship for ARK-Educate to be seen as an innovative technology curriculum solutions provider. Show less

• Possesses a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and teacher professional development.• Develops and oversees the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum for drone and STEM education programs.• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in STEM, ed- tech, and drone education.• Manages a team of graphic designers, illustrators, computer programmers, and drone… Show more • Possesses a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and teacher professional development.• Develops and oversees the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum for drone and STEM education programs.• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends in STEM, ed- tech, and drone education.• Manages a team of graphic designers, illustrators, computer programmers, and drone pilots, providing guidance, support, and mentorship as needed.• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of e Show less

Remote

Created a marketing strategy to build client partnerships with community agencies, nonprofits, companies, school districts, and higher ed institutions.Analyzed industry trends to identify business opportunities, generate revenue resources and increase usage of products and services.Broadened the company's mission by utilizing strong interpersonal skills in identifying and maintaining strategic relationships with community and professional sources.Tracked client… Show more Created a marketing strategy to build client partnerships with community agencies, nonprofits, companies, school districts, and higher ed institutions.Analyzed industry trends to identify business opportunities, generate revenue resources and increase usage of products and services.Broadened the company's mission by utilizing strong interpersonal skills in identifying and maintaining strategic relationships with community and professional sources.Tracked client acquisition, ROI, and overall efficiency of community outreach initiatives using a CRM.Served on the Executive Leadership Team to provide strategic and tactical direction for business development growth and operational success. Show less

Largo, Florida, United States

Three-Time Telly Award Winner as Host for an Educational Television Served as an educational television host for WPDS-TV for 8-years to engage national and international viewers about my program's initiatives, ways to get involved, and the connection between education, higher ed. institutions, and industry. Interviewed community members, government officials, educators, and business leaders of varied and diverse backgrounds.YouTube channel with 100 past episodes -… Show more Three-Time Telly Award Winner as Host for an Educational Television Served as an educational television host for WPDS-TV for 8-years to engage national and international viewers about my program's initiatives, ways to get involved, and the connection between education, higher ed. institutions, and industry. Interviewed community members, government officials, educators, and business leaders of varied and diverse backgrounds.YouTube channel with 100 past episodes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN54HcxzYYrZRHaf-gRsxFQAo14iC9CXR. Show less

Largo, Florida

Created and managed a large-scale, nonprofit program for the 26th largest school district in the U.S. An 8-year outcome of 1,400 educators employed, 90 sites, 1,600 programs, 22,000 students enrolled, and allocation of $1.3 million in grant funding.Provided all department leadership and program management which included employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and oversight of a staff of 200+ employees at 90 sites each year.Responsible for the fiscal management of the… Show more Created and managed a large-scale, nonprofit program for the 26th largest school district in the U.S. An 8-year outcome of 1,400 educators employed, 90 sites, 1,600 programs, 22,000 students enrolled, and allocation of $1.3 million in grant funding.Provided all department leadership and program management which included employee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and oversight of a staff of 200+ employees at 90 sites each year.Responsible for the fiscal management of the department's annual 6-figure budget and acquisition of grant funding to ensure maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the department in a positive financial position.Developed 40+ adult learner training programs and facilitated 60+ hours of virtual and in-person professional development training sessions each year.Implemented performance management processes in accordance with district and department goals with an annual employee retention rate of 75-80%.Created all marketing, communication, public relations, and outreach campaigns and served as the front-facing spokesperson to educate the public, inspire action, and increase the program's impact.Employed small- and large-scale events (60 - 3,000+ in attendance) that included government officials, community partners, vendors, keynote speakers, informational sessions, tours, and experiences. Show less

Evaluated trend, benchmark, and comparison data at the district level in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and performance. Analyzed school data to develop improvement strategies focused on increasing student achievement and school performance. Created and delivered math and science professional development training sessions to adult learners and provided leadership guidance to administrators.

Master'S Degree

Master'S Degree

Bachelor'S Degree