ASHIRRA HELLIGAR
Orlando,FL
Summary
Strategic education consultant with over 6 years of experience in instructional leadership and scalable learning design. Increased student engagement through curriculum development and data analysis. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, adult learning, needs assessment, and professional development, translating organizational goals into effective learning initiatives that enhance educator performance and learner outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATOR & DEPARTMENT HEAD
Osceola School District
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Directed instructional leadership and strategic planning initiatives aligned with school and district priorities, resulting in a 70% increase in student engagement and improved student assessment outcomes through curriculum development and educational technology integration.
- Led and coached a team of 10+ educators, providing ongoing professional development, instructional feedback, and performance support that increased instructional consistency and strengthened teaching effectiveness across grade-level teams.
- Designed and implemented cross-functional curriculum development and alignment initiatives that improved standards integration, reduced instructional gaps, and strengthened continuity of learning experiences across multiple grade levels.
- Spearheaded adoption of blended-learning strategies utilizing Canvas and Google Classroom, improving digital learning accessibility and increasing educator proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology platforms.
- Facilitated monthly data analysis and program evaluation meetings, enabling educators to leverage student performance data to develop targeted interventions, accelerate learning recovery efforts, and improve instructional decision-making.
- Developed and delivered professional development experiences for faculty on instructional technology and effective classroom practices, enhancing technology adoption and workforce capability.
- Implemented innovative learning design models, including flipped classroom practices using Camtasia and Articulate Storyline, increasing active learning opportunities and student participation.
- Led grade-level assessment planning using MAP data and learning analytics to adjust pacing guides and close learning gaps.
Education
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION -
Webster University
Orlando, FLBACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE -
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Education Consulting & Leadership, Strategic Planning, Educational Consulting, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement
- Project Management, Learning & Development, Adult Learning Theory, Professional Development, Faculty Training, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning Experience Design, Needs Assessment, Coaching & Mentoring, Program Evaluation & Analytics, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Learning Analytics, Assessment Strategy, Progress Monitoring, Program Improvement Planning, Educational Technology, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Canvas, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Instructional Leadership, Facilitation
- Curriculum design
- Learning management systems
- Assessment analytics
- Instructional Coaching
HIGHLIGHTS
· Coached and developed 10+ educators, improving instructional consistency and teaching effectiveness.
· Led curriculum alignment and instructional improvement initiatives supporting organizational goals and learner success.
· Developed and facilitated professional learning programs focused on educational technology and instructional best practices.
· Implemented data-driven systems and processes that strengthened intervention planning and learner performance monitoring.
Timeline
EDUCATOR & DEPARTMENT HEAD
Osceola School District
08.2021 - 05.2026
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION -
Webster University
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE -
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University