Miranda Kerr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led organizations in digital transformation, solving problems, and developing learning projectsManaged budgets, project timelines, and communication for multiple projects simultaneously.Recent Clients:-Current: Developed water science, virtual field trip, high school curriculum-Feiro Marine Life Center: Oversaw digitization of watershed science field trip.

Greater Chicago Area

• Develops, manages, and evaluates a suite of learner-centered teen programs that supports goals aligned with institutional strategic objectives and the mission framework -Hundreds of Chicago area teens each year -Focus.
• Supervises 15 Learning Specialists and Facilitators, plus approximately 25 youth in the Teen Work Study program, 8 college assistantships, and 10 After School Matters interns annually
• Collaborates across departments and organizations, building relationships to improve programming and increase youth participation
• Successfully shifted Teen Learning Lab and Teen Council to virtual programming during COVID-19

Greater Chicago Area

• Setup digital frameworks for the learning division -Processes included brainstorming, exploration, prototyping, piloting, integration, and evaluation -Dozens of programs across multiple departments -On- site, off-site.
• Expertise with digital learning tools, techniques and strategies
• Created digital learning tool kits and facilitated training sessions on digital topics such as Virtual Reality
• Collaborated with other departmental and organizational team members to cultivate innovative practices and maintain partnerships
• Managed Learning with Shedd social media channels, including Twitter (@SheddLearning), to share resources, connect with learners and share the learner voice
• Led the creation of Shedd Aquarium’s Google Arts & Culture website and Google Expedition on penguins

Greater Chicago Area

The Coordinator of Digital Learning explores the latest in digital technologies, and uses evidence based decision making to pilot and integrate innovative digital learning experiences into Shedd’s on-site, off-site and online programming channels. She leads staff trainings and creates toolkits to empower staff to integrate digital technologies into their.

Chicago, IL

Developed digital learning strategies for a variety of audiences. Used digital media to change how learners think, what they feel, and what they do to protect aquatic life for future generations.Incorporated digital media tools in learning settings, using best practices and evaluation strategies to measure their impact.

Chicago, IL

Student and Teacher Programs EducatorUsing creativity and passion for the natural world, designed, implemented and evaluated programs that encouraged students and teachers to think critically and develop both their science knowledge and skills.Coordinator for the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center Regional ROV Competition and Shedd Aquarium's ROV.

Stuart, FL

Director of summer camp programs. Created and conducted volunteer training programs, monthly adult education programs, and outreach field trips for students. Awarded FMSEA Teacher Trust Fund Scholarship to attend Florida Marine Science Educators Association Conference 2010 as a presenter.

Florida

Thesis project: Monitoring seasonal and annual changes in the mesozooplankton community of the Indian River Lagoon, FLBudget manager for Office of Naval Research grant (N00014-07-1-0532)

Eleuthera, The Bahamas

Instructed high school students on marine ecosystems and invertebrates Led snorkel excursions in a variety of marine environments

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

(Summers)

M.S., Biology

Advisor: Dr. Edie Widder, Ocean Research and Conservation Association, Ft. Pierce, FL Thesis: Monitoring seasonal and annual changes in.

B.S., Biology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Beta Beta, President of Conservation Club, Alpha Delta PiHonors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta.