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Denver, Co, Us

Developed California- and Texas-specific K-12 hybrid print/digital math curricula, adapting the NA curriculum as per state needs.Authored platform needs analyses specifically tailored to a technical/engineering audience, focusing on needs and in alignment with Agile methodology. Mapped and executed intensive research cycles, including market research surveys, industry research dives, informational interviews, flip tests, UX testing, focus groups, and customer advisory boards.Created… Show more Developed California- and Texas-specific K-12 hybrid print/digital math curricula, adapting the NA curriculum as per state needs.Authored platform needs analyses specifically tailored to a technical/engineering audience, focusing on needs and in alignment with Agile methodology. Mapped and executed intensive research cycles, including market research surveys, industry research dives, informational interviews, flip tests, UX testing, focus groups, and customer advisory boards.Created 5Y roadmap of state and open territory math adoptions, detailing market sizing and needs, R&D, anticipated bookings, state legislation pertinent to product creation, and cross-product impacts.Determined product requirements for state-specific curriculum and content, adhering to legal and market needs as collected in concerted research efforts and appropriately distributed work to teams. Coordinated with stakeholders and senior leadership to determine appropriate print configurations, platform specifications, and LMS integrations while attending to budget and competing priorities.Engaged in district and statewide pilots of math curricula, collecting district needs and coordinating with legal, curricular, and professional development teams to create successful partnerships and pilots.Identified as company-wide expert on state educational policy, legislation, and pedagogical implications. Organized, prepared, and facilitated cross-team workshops to launch new product cycles in what were lauded as “most productive and positive” workshops that the math team has put on. Show less

Strategically managed the Amplify Science product, achieving $115M in booking & renewals against a projection of $98M in FY2021; exceeded 2022 initial bookings goal by February 2022. Within 90 days of hire, created a comprehensive analysis of all customer feedback channels and initiatives to identify the highest-priority pain points for existing users and barriers to entry for non-users.Negotiated for science stakeholder needs on a shared curricular platform, balancing content-specific… Show more Strategically managed the Amplify Science product, achieving $115M in booking & renewals against a projection of $98M in FY2021; exceeded 2022 initial bookings goal by February 2022. Within 90 days of hire, created a comprehensive analysis of all customer feedback channels and initiatives to identify the highest-priority pain points for existing users and barriers to entry for non-users.Negotiated for science stakeholder needs on a shared curricular platform, balancing content-specific needs with cross-curricular platform priorities.Established ongoing stakeholder focus and advisory groups internally and externally; sought out the voices of promoters, neutrals, and detractors to build a rich understanding of customer experiences.Identified and fostered relationships with other companies to create strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships.Within 12 months of hire, created 6-year product map for suite of curricular science products based on identified customer needs and pain points.Engaged in both strategy and execution to create, sell, and implement a new elementary student digital platform; increased users by 5000% between Y0 and Y1.Created 16-month plan for transitioning legacy science users to new elementary digital platform; drafted UX research plan, recruited users, and engaged in targeted research to identify pain points & needs for transitioning. Show less

Golden, Colorado

• Created new content for AMBP Teacher Project; utilized given parameters of content to create five hour-long webinars providing pedagogical instruction for Massage Therapy instructors.• Combined elements of educational research and program-specific requirements (MBLEx, ELAP) to create best-practice, profession-specific teacher training materials and all support documents.

Greater Denver Area

• Authored nationally released report on a specific elementary science curriculum, synthesizing feedback from four individuals to create a report aligning with EdReports style guide.• Assessed strength of evidence for scores from team members; analyzed evidence provided and made requests of team members to iteratively improve members’ evidence to meet level needed for a national report.• Created crosswalk between EdReports science rubric and ELSF/CGCS Math and ELA rubrics to create… Show more • Authored nationally released report on a specific elementary science curriculum, synthesizing feedback from four individuals to create a report aligning with EdReports style guide.• Assessed strength of evidence for scores from team members; analyzed evidence provided and made requests of team members to iteratively improve members’ evidence to meet level needed for a national report.• Created crosswalk between EdReports science rubric and ELSF/CGCS Math and ELA rubrics to create cohesive guidance for adoption of materials with attention to Language Learners. Show less

Greater Denver Area

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Within 12 month of hire, created a strategic plan for shifting the largest district in Colorado (90,000 students) to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in a sustainable way for teachers.• Transitioned all DPS middle and elementary schools to an integrated, NGSS-driven approach with the highest school opt-in rate of any subject in any year.• Secured over $600,000 in grants for the Urban Advantage program, serving underserved middle school students in Denver at no cost to DPS;… Show more • Within 12 month of hire, created a strategic plan for shifting the largest district in Colorado (90,000 students) to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in a sustainable way for teachers.• Transitioned all DPS middle and elementary schools to an integrated, NGSS-driven approach with the highest school opt-in rate of any subject in any year.• Secured over $600,000 in grants for the Urban Advantage program, serving underserved middle school students in Denver at no cost to DPS; project-managed grant for DPS with attention to budget.• Collaborated with professionals from Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature and Science, and Botanic Gardens to create unique phenomena-driven field trip experiences for students, crafting a novel informal-formal educational partnership.• Coordinated all projects as team lead; determined professional learning trajectory for team.• Proactively identified conflicts within team and directly engaged team members to manage personalities and work styles, engaging in regular, honest feedback cycles.• Ran RFP process for new middle school science curriculum: created rubric, vetted RFPs, established a teacher-driven selection team, facilitated all meetings, and established 100% consensus among team for choice.• Strategically managed curricular implementation for middle school science in DPS: developed vision, coordinated all logistical details, wrote research-based content, and facilitated learning. • Annually organized and executed the DPS science fair while establishing a partnership with the University of Denver, growing Fair participation 225% in the first year and sustaining or growing attendance each subsequent year.• Consistently earned levels of 100% teacher satisfaction for customer service on anonymous surveys sent to teachers.• Logistically managed district-wide professional development days, engaging over 25 community partners to create responsive content for DPS teachers. Show less

Denver Zoo Aip Program

• Facilitated graduate-level Master’s class for Denver Zoo’s implementation of Miami University’s Master’s program, earning a rating on 4.84/5 on student feedback survey at the conclusion of the semester.• Planned diverse experiences for students at Denver Zoo and Barr Lake to engage students in the Biomes course.

Greater Denver Area

Through high expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and a conservation-focused curriculum, led five cohorts of 120+ science students through Earth Science, with consistent student mastery above 85%.

Provided weekly classroom visits to two first-year teachers and collaboratively developed instructional goals. Through weekly debriefs following observations, assessed progress to goals and provided actionable, concrete steps to achieve those goals.

Led three cohorts of yogis through their 200 hour Yoga Alliance-certified training course, deepening their skills as instructors through hands-on coaching and effective feedback.

Designed and led students through both challenging and restorative Vinyasa practices to enrich their bodies and minds.

Created and led dynamic, fun workouts on Real Ryder bikes, a stationary bike that allows instructors to incorporate core and arm strength into workouts.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Cornell Ski Team, Pi Beta Phi, Human Ecology Student Ambassador Board, Cornell Admissions Ambassador School.

Master Of Arts Of Teaching, Biology, General

The AIP graduate program is undertaken at the Denver Zoo, with hands-on experience with zoo programs and animals. The AIP (Advanced.