Amy Strong
Cassopolis
Summary
Dynamic online course facilitator. My passion is promoting the importance of learning and maximizing learning outcomes. My instructional superpower is meeting students at their personal learning level and moving them forward in manageable steps through questioning and interactive learning strategies. I use frequent positive reinforcement and encouragement to build confidence and motivation. I love teaching and learning!
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Success Consultant
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/CENGAGE LEARNING
01.2008 - Current
- Develop and lead in-person and virtual curriculum and professional development training for school districts nationwide. Assisted in the development of online professional development training for clients and provided technical sales support to business development team. Certified consultant in science curriculum training procedures.
- Delivered training to 7,000+ educators and administrators.
- Became the most customer requested science trainer in company by providing both pre and post-training support for clients and developing successful partnerships with school districts.
- Promoted to be one of five train-the-trainer instructors and the only science trainer certifier in company.
- Developed sales presentation that resulted in over a $1,000,000 in new sales for supporting sales reps.
- Successfully responded to Oregon State RFP, securing placement of materials on textbook adoption list.
Assistant Director – Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Built and delivered both in-person and virtual STEM education programs to K-12 classrooms throughout the state. Managed, and hosted, state-wide STEM education competitions and student engagement programs at Wichita State and other state-wide locations. Assisted in development of science curriculum and science education kits.
- As Director of Kansas Junior Academy of Science, annually recruited top 50 science students in state to compete, and secured funding to send top five competitors to American Junior Academy of Science Meeting.
- As a consultant to the Wichita State College of Education provided direct supervision to 20+ science teacher interns, 90% of which earned active employment with local school districts.
- Developed innovative in-class science engagement programs and kits, delivered annually to 10,000+ students across state, leading to increased STEM program engagement and improved state assessment results.
Professional Development Consultant/Lead Trainer
JASON FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Led train-the-trainer exercises and provided professional development materials and training to school administrators and educators. Assisted in the development of JASON science curriculums and education programs.
- Directed rollout of the JASON curriculum to 102 teachers at 50+ schools in greater Kansas City area through the management of dedicated grant program.
- Provided training to over 2,000 educators, consistently supporting enhanced science engagement.
- Authored specialized aquatic field study curriculum for middle school classrooms.
- Designed and delivered customized environmental trainings in the areas of biodiversity and urban gardening for classrooms.
Science Educator
GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Prepared and taught on-level and AP level classes in biology, general science, and anatomy and physiology.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSBachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Instructional design and facilitation
- Professional Development & Training
- Curriculum Development
- Application of adult learning strategies
- Program Management
- Public/Private Partnerships
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Training Methodologies
Certification
Certified Life Coach
Timeline
Customer Success Consultant
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC/CENGAGE LEARNING
01.2008 - Current
Professional Development Consultant/Lead Trainer
JASON FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
01.2003 - 01.2013
Assistant Director – Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 01.2014
Science Educator
GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Central Florida