Yudith Dian, Ed.M. Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

•Led the development of scope and sequence for grades K-5 aligned with CASEL standards•Designed and developed SEL-focused curricula for K-5 educational programs, aligning content with educational standards and best practices.•Created engaging, interactive learning materials including lesson plans, digital resources, and assessment tools tailored to diverse learning needs.•Collaborated with educators and subject matter experts to integrate evidence-based SEL practices into the curriculum.•Conducted needs assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for curriculum enhancement and innovation.•Utilized instructional design principles to create blended learning experiences, incorporating both online and in-person delivery methods.•Evaluated the effectiveness of SEL programs through data-driven assessments, providing insights for continuous improvement.•Trained and supported educators in implementing SEL curricula, offering professional development workshops and ongoing support.•Managed project timelines and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of curriculum materials.•Stayed current with SEL research and trends to ensure that the curriculum remains relevant and effective.•Provided consultation on curriculum customization for diverse educational settings, including public schools, private institutions, and after-school programs• Utilized ConnectEd Classroom tools to guide students in reaching their SEL goals

-Managed and maintained student records, grades, files, and attendance-Prepared course materials and assisted the teacher with daily lesson plans-Participated and assisted the teacher with various student activities -Helping and listening to students with individual concerns-Stress management

-Communicating and presenting complex ideas to stakeholders-Providing influential guidance to align with mission, vision, and values of the organization-Supporting in company wide technology adaptations-Developing territory and account plans, resulting in a robust pipeline and consistent achievement of quarterly goals with an average growth of 70%-Designing learning objectives and curriculum outlines to meet program participant’s growth goals-Working cross-functionally with subject matter experts and internal teams to create curriculum-Conducting needs analysis, designing scalable learning solutions, and creating both course content and evaluation strategies.

Concord, California, United States

-Instructional design: transformed learning experiences by designing instructional material for 120 learners per year, with an average of 80% proficiency by end of year.-Interpret and manage online student data generated by Rocketship’s suite of online learning programs-Conduct weekly progress monitoring assessments of progress; communicate progress monitoring results to families and classroom teachers; interpret progress monitoring data and use it to make intervention decisions for students-Build a classroom culture of excellence and deliver rigorous instruction by building content expertise in humanities that is captured in units of study and daily plans.-Engage in cycles of data driven instruction to inform planning and personalize instruction to student needs. -Collaborate with special education staff so students identified as needing extra support are meaningfully included.-Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's first teacher. -Build authentic relationships with families beginning with home visits that form the foundation for frequent ongoing communications to support student success. -Engage with families on academic and behavioral goals and transparently share student progress so that both parents and teachers own each child's successes and challenges.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Project: Learning to Think, Thinking to Learn(Principal Investigator: Dr. Ron Ritchhart)-assembled research around “key principals” for critical thinking-designed a teacher toolkit to promote the culture of thinking (using visible thinking routines within the classroom)-Researched frameworks of “key principals” identified in critical thinking (e.g. making connections, perspective taking and reasoning with evidence)-Identify teacher friendly resources around each principle.- Identify/Design actionable strategies for teachers around each principle based on what we havelearned from the research.- Design data collection strategies. These include designing student surveys to get quick butuseful data for students, teachers, schools.-Design courses and adapt the content to address the identified training needs and align with the desired performance outcome

• Conduct small group/flexible grouping activities for differentiated learning to ensure students reach their full potential• Data driven lessons created to adjust to the needs of individual students• Parent partnerships through home visits, conferences, events, and collaboration in and out of theclassroom• Participate in ongoing staff professional development• IEP familiarity

San Francisco

-Encourage budding skills of young children -Collaborated with administration, parents, and fellow teachers -Develop emergent curriculum -Observe and record development of the child -Organize and clean the classroom

Ed.M, Learning And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Education Minor