Amanda R. Hammill
Lexington,United States
Summary
Creative, collaborative, and highly motivated instructional designer with 15+ years in a variety of educational settings. Utilizes data-driven inquiry cycles to design, teach, and coach learners in face-to-face, blended, and e-learning formats. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to implement best practices in instructional design and e-learning development. Expertise in several learning management systems with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize needs. Currently seeking a position as an instructional designer to utilize skills and areas of expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Arizona State University Preparatory Digital
Tempe, Arizona
04.2021 - Current
- Designed e-learning courses aligned with state standards for over 200 students.
- Communicated frequently with families, students, and stakeholders to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies for fully virtual classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on formative and summative assessment results.
Consultant
SC Department Of Education
Columbia, SC
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Liaised with cross-functional teams to better understand client needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported clients with project analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Authored detailed work plans to meet project priorities and deadlines.
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and generated reports to inform budgeting and planning.
- Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.
- Updated stakeholders on key milestones for projects.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Researched state-of-the-art teaching techniques to present new methods to instructors to help enhance teaching skills.
- Developed solution strategies and evaluated opportunities for new products or line extensions.
- Co-authored 8+ units of study for middle grades social studies courses
- Coordinated training for schools across the state by creating webinars, tutorials, and training manuals, maintaining consistent quality of educational programs resulting in positive increases in client implementation and satisfaction.
Instructional Coach/Designer
Lexington County School District One
Lexington, SC
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Coaching cycles aimed at improving organizational functioning through professional development and modeling strategies resulting in a 3.6% gain in reading and 11.6% gain in math achievement scores (2017-2019)
- Met diverse population needs by designing and implementing a wide variety of e-learning, blended, and face-to-face learning/training materials.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with SMEs to develop course materials based on desired learning outcomes.
- Utilized data inquiry cycles to conduct needs and outcome analysis.
- Employ protocols and procedures to visualize project timelines.
- Development, analysis, and calibration of formative and summative assessments.
- Communicate KPIs to stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
High Point University
High Point, NC05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Secondary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2003
Skills
- Adult Learning Theories (ADDIE, ARCS)
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Moodle, Schoology, Blackboard)
- Online Instruction
- Course and Instructional Materials Creation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Organizational Performance/Strategic Planning
- Formative and Summative Assessment Design
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams, SMEs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- Google Level I Certified
- Certified Critical Friends Coach
- National Board Certified Teacher, Social Studies-History, Early Adolescence
- Online Teaching Endorsement
- Literacy Teacher Add-On
Timeline
Teacher
Arizona State University Preparatory Digital
04.2021 - Current
Consultant
SC Department Of Education
03.2017 - 06.2021
Instructional Coach/Designer
Lexington County School District One
06.2016 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
High Point University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Secondary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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