Nikki Partain, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Lead onboarding sessions for new direct hire employees and temporary workers Solicit and implement feedback from internal stakeholders on current onboarding programmingDevelop new content and revise existing onboarding materials to improve the new hire experience Facilitate and coordinate quarterly orientation with presenters from senior leadership and departments across the universityServe as a first-line resource to 800 staff for various needs, such as the completion of required online classes, enrolling in benefits, etc.Develop digital and print communications, including newsletters, e-blasts, and e-screen graphicsWrite and source content for the bi-weekly CS Leader Digest e-newsletter for 100 supervisors, managers, directors, and AVPsMaintain the organization's email inbox and departmental listservsCollaborate with cross-functional departments, including HR and Environmental Health and Safety to ensure employees are in compliance with OSHA regulations and university safety policiesCoordinate external vendor safety training and process purchase orders

Facilitated in-person and remote training workshops for groups of up to 30 educators demonstratedSupported teachers in the launch and implementation of Amplify’s literacy assessment and intervention product, mCLASSCollaborated with cross-functional teams to schedule and coordinate professional development needsCompleted accurate and detailed post training reports to summarize session logistics, materials, and additional supported needed by cross-functional teamsReceived and applied feedback based on participant surveys and internal debriefs

Create e-learning courses for non-profit volunteer trainings following ADDIE modelConduct needs assessment with clients and subject matter experts (SMEs)

Covington, Ga

Developed and implemented strategic curriculum resulting in an average growth of four reading levels over an academic yearDeveloped a long-term strategy for performance improvements aligned with Common Core State StandardsFunctioned as a teacher leader overseeing the Tier 2 process and delivering schoolwide trainings on related protocolsLed a department team of six serving as a liaison between the department and the organizational leadership teamDelivered effective districtwide professional development to improve reading instructionConducted performance gap analysis to assess progress toward individual and organizational goalsDeveloped and performed customized learning experiences based on the needs of learners through live or hybrid instruction using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)Documented various data points with extreme accuracy for strict compliance recordPerformed ad hoc reporting and formal data analyses based on multiple sources of formative and summative data collectionMaintained positive relationships with stakeholders through frequent positive communication

Augusta, Ga

Implemented curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards resulting in increased student performanceObtained alternative-route certification through participation in The New Teacher ProjectCollaborated with other new teachers on lesson planning, coursework, and professional development

Marietta, Ga

Reported on and researched local government and school board policiesBuilt relationships with community leaders and elected officials to maintain on-the-record and confidential sourcesResponded to breaking news stories on a tight deadline while simultaneously writing real-time web updates as sensitive situations unfoldedReported a series of stories that prompted state legislative debate about the influence of school boards on local development authoritiesWrote human interest pieces on a variety of topicsReceived APME and Georgia Associated Press awards

Brunswick, Ga

Reported on and researched local government policies as well as human interest storiesServed as Jekyll Island correspondent writing stories with an environmental focusBuilt relationships with community leaders and elected officials to maintain on-the-record and confidential sourcesResponded to breaking news stories on a tight deadlineServed as weekend copy editor and layout designer

Master Of Education - Med, Reading Education

B.S., Journalism

Activities and Societies: Student Media- Graduated Cum Lade in journalism with a minor in political science. - Awarded the HOPE.