Established positive, ongoing professional relationships through relevant training experiences with stakeholders and co-workers. Created and developed college-level content and assisted in accreditation process. Handled multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Detail-oriented in providing supervision and creativity in instructional design. Evaluated multiple employees. Provided digital and face-to-face learning experiences across the country.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Content Developer and Program Facilitator
Ilearn Collaborative
Golden, CO
01.2023 - Current
Collaborated with various departments to determine subjects and market areas to generate creative content.
Created and developed college-level content and interactive tasks utilizing the ADDIE model.
Developed and facilitated professional development opportunities to assist educators in utilizing technology for opportunities for students.
Developed webinars concerning artificial intelligence, leveraging technology, company trainings, etc.
Collaborated with districts and businesses across the country to include Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, South Carolina, and Kentucky
Experience in Articulate 360, Schoology, Canva and Credly
Proofread new content to avoid and correct errors.
Provided timely information and work output to supervisors and team members.
Assisted in accreditation writing process of courses through local university
Dean of Students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2021 - 12.2022
Work in dynamic and fast-paced environment with fast deadlines and prioritization
Created and implemented professional development and trainings for adults to teach new skills, technology, impact of social media in education, and district expectations.
Assisted district leadership in creating strategic school improvement plans
Work closely with students and families in training on relevant platforms.
Supervised instructional design in blended learning model and provided support as needed.
Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, consequences, interventions and outcomes PowerSchool and Google Suite.
Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance, and conducted meetings with staff members to convey this information for collaborative purposes.
Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
Participated in state and national events, featured speaker at trainings around the country, developing partnerships with industry leaders to increase district profile.
Support upper leadership in the vision and mission of our school.
Managed several projects at school and district level.
Created many processes and strategies to successfully accomplish mission and vision.
Collaborated to create strategic improvement plans for large districts in Colorado
Provided education and insight into impacts of social media in education
Lead English Teacher
Pikes Peak Early College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2018 - 07.2021
Developed project-based learning to encourage critical thinking and collaboration skills with high school students.
Mentored and trained new teachers to engage with relevant technology and create meaningful learning and relationships with all stakeholders.
Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Collaborated with local community college to ensure high school students were mastering post-secondary skills.
Lead teacher in creating digital learning plans during Covid-19 Pandemic.
Mentor teacher who managed other personnel, projects surrounding curriculum and district mission and vision.
United States Team- Instructional Coach
TeachUnited
Fort Collins, CO
08.2020 - 03.2021
Developed and facililtated synchonous and asynchonous trainings to engage learners and implement critical thinking strategies in schools across the country.
Provided timely and meaningful feedback to participants.
Collaborated in virtual environment to build a library of relevant resources to promote digital learning.
Managed project and training implementation with team of experts.
Responsible for instructional design of asynchronous trainings and related coursework
Lead History and English Teacher
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2013 - 12.2017
Founded the middle school program for Springs Studio through collaboration, state accountability and innovation of digital learning.
Create innovative and standard-aligned curriculum for middle school English and History.
Coordinated community events to serve our surrounding neighborhoods and promote service learning.
Met strict deadlines for stakeholders while managing a dynamic and flexible learning environment.
Communicated with students, families, district and state leaders through digital and in-person modes.
Facilitated virtual training experiences for fellow colleagues.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2003
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Facilitating synchronous and asynchronous training
4 years of adult learning experience
4 years of project and instructional design management experience
Experience working with AI chatbots and creating content and editing work for AI users
Creating college-level content based on company standards and assessment data
Ability to quickly learn new technology skills
Accreditation writing experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Articulate 360, Articulate Storyline and several learning management systems
Positive attitude and collaborative team member
Proven experience with process improvements and strategic planning
Implement SEO best practices to content development
Experience in creating strategic school improvement plans
Accomplishments
2020 and 2021- Pikes Peak Early College Teacher of the Year
2018- Featured Speaker at Blended & Personalized Learning Conference in Rhode Island
2017- Featured Speaker at District 49 iConnect Zone Professional Development
2015- Falcon Education Program Outstanding Teacher Award
Certifications in Leadership
2022- Adaptive School Leadership Certification
2021- Capturing Kids Hearts Certification
2020- Certification in Cognitive Coaching
2019- Colorado ASCD Teacher Leadership Microcredential Program Certification