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Leads all assessment and accountability-related psychometric research projects. Includes the use of open-ended response items and a variety of grades and subjects, the design and development of performance tasks, and the design and implementation of a new formative assessment system that the GADOE develops. Ensures quality control of psychometric components of Clayton County Public Schools, assessments, including summative and localassessments. Works closely with content coordinators to improve and expand current assessmentsand lead work on realigning assessments to the Standards. Develops test-related surveys andstudies. Manages timelines, consultants, and document processes for all psychometric and technicalrequirements for the large-scale assessment program in Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS).Data Analysis: Plans, coordinates and performs statistical analysis on all new and existingassessment programs and projects piloted and implemented in CCPS. Where applicable,incorporates testing innovations including Rasch measurement, 3 PL item response theory,response-time analyses, and adaptive testing. Writes technical reports in easy-to-understandlanguage for the CCPS audience that synthesizes how technical requirements will impactprogrammatic decisions.

In the Learning Design & Technology (LDT) program, we prepare individuals at the master's and doctoral levels to serve as outstanding educators and leaders in the field who have expertise in the design and evaluation of learning experiences that effectively integrate pedagogy and technology.Conduct programs of cutting-edge research and scholarship related to learning technologies and design both within our program and through collaborations with colleagues within the College of Education, across the university, and with entities outside the universityEngage with schools, business-industry, and non-profit organizations to broaden our impact and understanding of learning, technology, and design issues.

Create multilateral staff achievement of work objectives. Manage and develop volunteers into goal-oriented,research and social service within the community group. As director of the SSRG, Inc., I seek and respond to public and private RFP’s, recruit and managea team of subject matter experts and work with federal agencies to coordinate services to countiesand districts with other services being provided by the state. I utilize expertise on programevaluation, quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis, and conduct research.Moreover, I analyze the development and implementation of education policy and its impact onsocial systems.

Greater Atlanta Area

Facilitate blended learning courses for Instructional technology. Apply a variety of learning technologies to address specific learning needs of the learners so that they will be able to:*Use technology effectively across the different areas of expertise.*Identify when and how to use technology as a training and development solution.

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment, as demonstrated by university prescribed assessments. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. •Deliver learning-centered instruction •Conduct assessments of student and program learning outcomes •Mentor students in their academic and professional careers •Participate in scholarly and professional activities •Contribute service to the profession and the community•Serve on program, campus, college, and university-wide committees and projects .

We are a certified SDVOSB involved with solutions and staff augmentation in the Finance/Accounting, Healthcare, IT and Human Resources arena. We are currently subcontracting on the Army ADCMS Contract, Army HR Command HRSS-Human Resources Solutions, Administrative support for Price Waterhouse Federal at Walter Reed, as well as a sole source that was just awarded to us from the Veterans Administration for RN Case Managers involved with Cardiopulmonary research and monitoring services. Additionally, we are currently working on RFP’s that we expect to hear on in the next couple of weeks for the US Mint/Training Solutions, Lockheed Martin at the NIH, Kentucky National Guard, and Booz Allen Hamilton for Casualty support and survivor outreach services.

•Develop a detailed plan and timeline of who will address each issue, when, and how, and how the work will be coordinated.•Recruit and admit students; recruit and hire staff.•Formalize the instructional program. Select and purchase instructional materials, choose methods of assessing student achievement, establish the school calendar, and plan professional development.•Secure facility and support services, such as fiscal support (accounting, budget, payroll, banking, auditing, purchasing), transportation, food service, insurance, staff benefits, telecommunications, legal advice, custodial service, etc. •Formally open the doors and celebrate the commencement of the school.•Identify and address unforeseen glitches and constraints.•Establish or formalize relationships with community groups, supporters, the sponsor district, the media, and other potential partners.

Cobb County School District

•Assisted in the supervision of students and staff on a daily basis. Directed transportation afternoon transportation for over 550 students•Assisted in the supervision, observation and evaluation of staff; assist in the establishment of team building, which promotes cohesive and inventive processes.•Created a Math program which involved parents and volunteers who aided in introducing students to higher level math concepts to enable students to excel on adaptive testing and Intelligent Quotient exams.•Demonstrated accuracy and timeliness in grading, record keeping and other administrative task

Adjunct instructor

•Student-taught death and dying class and inter-generational relations.•Assist in developing enrichment field trip experiences for after school sessions•Supervise a staff of 10 members from the local colleges and community •Maintained and balanced a budget of $108,000

•Perform task related to classroom activities under the supervision of the Alabama State department of education. •Work with small groups of students to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher. •Provide feedback concerning student progress to the regular classroom teacher(s).

Ms, Education Leadership

Ph.D., Distance Education / Idol

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Education

Bs, Education