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Morgantown, WV

• Designed/developed 7 courses and a PD workshop focused on cognition, learning, and instruction using adult learning theory and instructional design principles—including eLearning modules, interactive learning.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to renovate courses that meets industry standards and learning objectives
• Designed/developed materials that supported needs of over 1,400 struggling students across 11 semesters—including facilitator guide, learner workbook, and eLearning modules with interactive videos
• Spearheaded the rapid transition of an in-person course to an eLearning environment during COVID-19 while ensuring high-quality instruction and support
• Analyzed student performance and feedback from mid- and end-of-course surveys to better understand learners’ needs, identify areas for improvement, and adapt courses for improved learning outcomes
• Managed research projects—including identifying objectives, selecting appropriate method, setting project timeline, communicating with stakeholders, recruiting participants, managing resources, overseeing data.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Led a research project that involved recruiting participants, managing resources, and overseeing data management, security, and confidentiality
• Collaborated with colleagues to write and edit manuscripts, overseeing the submission and revision process, which resulted in 1 peer-reviewed article

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Co-designed/developed a 16-week learning experience utilizing peer assessment to improve kindergarten students’ writing performance in small groups and whole class instruction, resulting in a 37% increase in alphabet.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and research team to create engaging and effective instructional materials and activities that met learners’ needs
• Conducted formative and summative assessments, analyzed performance data, and modified instructional materials and activities to optimize learning outcomes
• Managed a 3-year research project funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and other research projects—including identifying research objectives, selecting appropriate research methods, setting project.
• Contributed to the development of an academic article by working collaboratively with colleagues, oversaw the submission and revision process, resulting in 1 peer-reviewed article; also presented research findings at 2.
• INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: letter writing apps for iPad (e.g., Writing Wizard); SWoRD

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

• Managed a research project utilizing eye-tracking data to examine the influence of errors in text on the writing process—including identifying research objectives, selecting appropriate research method, setting and.
• Collaborated with colleagues to write and edit manuscripts, and managed the submission and revision process, resulting in 1 peer-reviewed article

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Conducted a needs assessment and focus group to determine focused and effective information for training modules
• Designed/developed eLearning training modules and formative assessment
• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure content relevance and accuracy for all training materials
• Successfully managed multiple research projects from start to finish—including identifying research objectives, selecting appropriate research methods, setting project timelines, recruiting participants, communicating.
• Collaborated with colleagues to disseminate research findings in 4 peer-reviewed articles; also presented research findings at 7 national and international conferences
• INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: SWoRD, learning management system (LMS)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Designed/developed 3 courses focused on research methods using adult learning theory and instructional design principles—including interactive lectures and chunking complex topics into more manageable segments to.
• Incorporated formative and summative assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback
• Conducted a needs assessment to redesign a course using authentic, project-based learning, resulting in increased student engagement and adoption of the course by other instructors across multiple sections and.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cognitive Psychology

Specialized in higher cognition and learning with a focus on feedback and peer assessment. Completed dissertation: "Peer Review of.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Cognitive Psychology

Specialized in higher cognition and learning with a focus on feedback and peer assessment. Completed Master's Thesis: "The Nature of.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Completed Honors Thesis: "The Effects of Test Format and Test Expectancy on Performance and Retention" Volunteered in an Organizational.