Mission-centric and dynamic education advocate with an exceptional track record of managing high-quality, mixed-methods research projects to ensure that all children have access to high quality education. Designer, leader, and conductor of qualitative social science research with an emphasis on case studies, research design, and evaluation in K-12 STEM classrooms. Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. Creative mindset, big-picture focused, and detail-oriented.Areas of Expertise:CREATIVE THINKER: Thrive when tackling important challenges in education. Approach needs and solutions in classrooms with an eye toward social, cultural, and historical forces. Writer for academic journals, technical/client-oriented reports, and white papers. Participate in presentations on education improvement and new learning opportunities. DESIGN & EVALUATION: Create tools that educators use to support and engage student and youth interest. Plan and implement research studies, conduct data analysis, prepare written reports, and produce design documents. Design research instruments for interviews, observations, focus groups, artifact analysis, software use analysis, and surveys.QUALITATIVE RESEARCH & METHODS: Use research to solve problems and provide data to make recommendations and change policies. Manage case study analysis, including cross-case analysis, deep analysis of individual cases, and generation of detailed profiles/design personas. Skilled in qualitative research methods, STEM teaching/learning, and culture of classrooms, schools, and districts. COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION: Organize and lead teams/analytical work groups. Communicate, negotiate, and coordinate with funders, clients, and research/design partners. Work effectively with stakeholders from diverse ethnic, linguistic, economic, and professional backgrounds. Team mentality; positive and can-do spirit.
Listed skills include Research, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, and 30 others.
