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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Or, Us

• Analyze learning needs and develop learning objectives.• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to ensure design aligns to organization objectives.• Design and develop eLearning solutions, videos, and Instructor-led training materials.• Evaluate learning solution effectiveness and refine products to improve.

Tigard, Oregon, United States

• Analyzed work to identify performance gaps and determine necessary actions to improve performance• Designed, developed, and implemented interactive curriculum and competency-based assessment, targeted at learning objectives to meet diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs, while fostering an inclusive environment.• Created support material, including screencasts, animations, and video explanations.• Evaluated effectiveness through ongoing assessments, reflection, and feedback loops.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Designed and implemented an instructional coaching program for 150+ employees, based on principles of adult learning, effective facilitation, and best practices in coaching, building from 0 to 70+% voluntary participation in 1:1 reflective conversations, observations, and work analysis, small group workshops, and large group training.• Collaborated with SMEs and other leaders to perform needs analysis and articulate learning objectives and instructional strategies that align with organizational goals.• Applied principles of instructional design and adult learning theory to create cohesive and engaging ILT and VILT, using SAM model, aligned to learning objectives, with relevant guides, templates, job aids, and infographics.• Developed training programs and trained facilitators and instructional coaches, equipping them with clear objectives, facilitator guides, and opportunities for formative evaluation.• Designed and developed interactive learning resources, including videos, interactive PowerPoints, and a blended-learning course with e-Learning modules and synchronous and virtual instructor-led sessions provided through a learning management system. • Managed multiple projects and initiatives, evaluating effectiveness through ongoing assessment and feedback loops, leveraging data to inform improvement of instructional design and delivery.• Communicated to stakeholders the program impact, resources, and engagement opportunities.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Conducted needs analysis, using survey data, teacher professional goals, and school initiatives to create articulated department goals, learning objectives, and plan for the team's work• Facilitated difficult conversations using protocols to help create a safe environment for faculty to share differing points of view• Initiated regular, cross-divisional meetings, which improved relationships, collaboration and performance• Managed placement testing, department schedule, and department budget

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Designed, created, and facilitated differentiated training that increased adult learner buy-in and improvement.• Developed, researched, and curated resources and job aids to support employees’ improvement in writing effective learning objectives and aligning them to activities and assessments. • Delivered informative presentations to stakeholders on the value and timeline initiatives.• Provided personalized coaching to teachers, enhancing their instructional effectiveness.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Analyzed work to identify performance gaps and determine necessary actions to improve performance• Designed, developed, and implemented interactive curriculum and competency-based assessment, targeted at learning objectives to meet diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs, while fostering an inclusive environment.• Created support material, including screencasts, animations, and video explanations.• Evaluated effectiveness through ongoing assessments, reflection, and feedback loops.

Beijing, China

• Analyzed work to identify performance gaps and determine necessary actions to improve performance• Designed, developed, and implemented interactive curriculum and assessment, targeted at learning objectives to meet diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs, while fostering an inclusive environment.• Co-chaired the Instructional Leadership team • Mentored teachers from a variety of disciplines and grade levels• Assisted in hiring new faculty and supported the transition of new faculty

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Analyzed work to identify performance gaps and determine necessary actions to improve performance• Designed, developed, and implemented interactive curriculum and assessment, targeted at learning objectives to meet diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs, while fostering an inclusive environment.• Created support material, including screencasts and video explanations• Evaluated effectiveness through ongoing assessments, reflection, and feedback loops• Mentored new teachers, student teachers and practicum students

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Collaborated with subject-matter experts and other leaders to perform needs analysis and articulate learning objectives and instructional strategies that align with organizational goals.• Designed and implemented instructor-led training, based in adult learning theory and aligned to learning objectives, for the entire staff and small groups• Evaluated effectiveness through ongoing assessments, reflection, and feedback loops• Supported and coached teachers (both veteran and novice) from all disciplines• Researched and shared best practices in education, with administration and staff, to improve student learning and instruction• Led 9th grade teaching team to improve successful student transition to high school

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Designed and facilitated learning activities for adult professionals seeking certification across various disciplines.• Provided ILT and personalized feedback to support professional growth and development.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Delivered ILT sessions on curriculum, instructional methodologies, and assessment strategies.

Washington, United States

• Designed, developed, and peer reviewed creative and engaging online learning modules and their associated learner and facilitator guides, to address gaps in understanding identified by state testing.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Designed, developed, and implemented interactive curriculum and assessment, targeted at learning objectives to meet diverse academic, intellectual, and social needs, while fostering an inclusive environment.• Collaborated with an English and a Science teacher to create cross-disciplinary units within the school’s Biotech Academy

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics