Alison J. Gittelman
Learning And Development Specialist
Washington, DC,VA
Summary
Innovative educator with 25 years’ experience in the development of curriculum in corporate, K-12, and higher education settings across all media, including virtual, instructor-led, and blended learning formats. Committed to improving education outcomes for all learners, regardless of background or existing knowledge. Skilled writer, editor, and quality assurance professional with a keen eye for detail and a drive for quality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Content Editor
Play for Peace
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Create and edit experiential, social-emotional learning (eSEL) play-based activities to help students in communities affected by conflict to reflect, connect and grow.
Instructor, AP English Literature, Honors English
Loudoun County Public Schools
, Virginia
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Collaborated on curriculum and lesson planning and developed cross-curricular strategies to position students for success in advanced English classes in high school and college
- Created an engaging, adaptive classroom environment that used inquiry-based learning to guide students to think critically and work collaboratively
- Modified classroom lessons to provide effective, engaging instruction to students in a synchronous virtual environment during the COVID pandemic, and provided training to fellow teachers on creating digital resources and using online tools
- AP English Literature students achieved an 86% pass rate on the 2021 exam; the Virginia state average for that year was 50%, while the global average was 44%. In 2022, students achieved a 100% pass rate, with 33% earning a perfect score; global average was 79%.
Cross-Country and Track Coach
Loudoun County Public Schools
, Virginia
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and supervised training for high school cross-country/track athletes and personalized training based on athletes’ performance, abilities, and specific needs
- Created and fostered a culture of team before self
- Cross-country teams qualified for the state cross-country meet every year; several track athletes qualified individually for the state track meet
Senior Instructional Designer
Flat World Education, Inc
Washington, DC
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Led instructional team, in conjunction with higher education faculty, in the design and development of competency-based education (CBE) degree programs approved by the
- Department of Education
- Collaborated across teams on learning platform (LMS) functionality using effective strategies, processes and practices
- Developed educational models focused on enhancing student and faculty experiences with the goal of improving students’ learning outcomes.
Instructional Designer and Editor
Eye for Detail
, Virginia
07.2003 - 09.2013
- Provided instructional design and editorial consulting services for a variety of clients from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and the US government
- Developed instructional manuals, storyboarded eLearning courses, created job aids, and converted instructor-led materials to online formats
- Collaborated with subject matter experts, project managers, and production staff to ensure products met clients’ requirements and adhered to established guidelines.
Quality Assurance Manager
Anteon Corp
Fairfax, Virginia
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Supervised, coordinated and performed quality assurance (QA) of learning solutions to ensure products met rigorous standards and adhered to established style guides
- Developed and implemented a department-wide policy and process, as well as guidelines and standards for evaluation, and provided coaching and guidance on QA practices
- Performed usability testing in addition to content and editorial reviews and made recommendations to the development team for improvements to courseware.
Instructional Designer
Anteon Corp
Fairfax, Virginia
01.1997 - 07.2003
- Designed and developed training solutions for commercial and government clients across various delivery platforms
- Delivered classroom-based training courses and train-the-trainer sessions
- Performed needs analyses and recommended solutions that best fit clients’ specific requirements
- Applied instructional design methodologies and adult-learning theories to ensure the development of engaging, appropriate and relevant training
- Created style guides containing editorial, layout, grammatical and nomenclature standards
- Developed project schedules and ensured individual project deadlines were met.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Instructional Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VABachelor of Arts (B.A) - English
University of Maryland At College Park
Skills
Customized training
Instructional presentations
Industry best practices
Public speaking
ADDIE
Bloom's Taxonomy
Kirkpatrick's Levels of Evaluation
Section 508 compliance
Certification
Professional Teaching License, Virginia Board of Education
Extracurriculars
Triathlon, running, gardening, traveling
Timeline
Volunteer Curriculum Developer and Content Editor
Play for Peace
08.2022 - Current
Cross-Country and Track Coach
Loudoun County Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2022
Instructor, AP English Literature, Honors English
Loudoun County Public Schools
09.2015 - 06.2022
Senior Instructional Designer
Flat World Education, Inc
10.2013 - 04.2015
Instructional Designer and Editor
Eye for Detail
07.2003 - 09.2013
Quality Assurance Manager
Anteon Corp
01.2002 - 07.2003
Instructional Designer
Anteon Corp
01.1997 - 07.2003
Master of Education (M.Ed) - Instructional Technology
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - English
University of Maryland At College Park