Becca Pratt
Overland Park,Kansas
Summary
Strategic instructional designer with 14 years of experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership. Specializes in crafting training programs that align with organizational goals and enhance team performance, leveraging current research in adult learning theory. Skilled in mentoring early-career professionals in communication and facilitation, while establishing effective governance for learning initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Henderson Engineers
Lenexa, Kansas
06.2022 - Current
- Lead curriculum design for the Leadership Academy, supporting 30+ leaders annually with development aligned to leadership expectations and organizational priorities.
- Design and deliver enterprise-wide learning experiences on emotional intelligence, feedback, communication, and strengths-based leadership to support manager effectiveness.
- Design and implement diverse curriculum for people managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring every program aligns with organizational goals and team standards.
- Coach internal facilitators on evidence-based adult learning methods, increasing participant engagement and consistency across live and virtual learning sessions.
- Partner with subject matter experts to translate technical expertise into clear, scalable learning experiences by strengthening facilitation, instructional design, and delivery skills.
- Partner with engineering, HR, and business line leaders to identify skill gaps and design targeted learning interventions that support role readiness and performance.
- Redesign onboarding frameworks to improve consistency, clarity, and early connection for new hires across roles and business lines.
- Design and lead the New Hire Retreat, driving an 8-point increase in engagement, and improved retention for early-tenure employees.
- Develop 250+ hours of role-based curriculum using instructional design and adult learning best practices to support technical, leadership, and onboarding needs.
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop learning and communication materials for the annual PE Panel, supporting professional development for designers.
- Manage digital learning resources and tools to improve accessibility, usability, and retrieval of learning content and documentation.
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
USD 500; USD 231; USD 512
08.2012 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented training strategy and curriculum aligned with organization goals, enhancing staff effectiveness.
- Modified curriculum to best support the organization's long-term performance objectives.
- Developed and led training to over 30 staff members on evidence-based teaching practices, including professional learning communities, data tracking, and technology integration.
- Delivered training materials using various techniques, including classroom model, small groups, and one-on-one interventions.
- Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues.
- Delivered engaging presentations using technology platforms, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Slides, to support staff development.
- Saved the organization over $30,000 by presenting to employees over various topics, including utilizing evidence-based strategies in the classroom, integrating technology, and tracking multiple data points.
- Used consultative data to identify training and development needs.
- Presented organization's success as a turnaround school at the Building Expertise Conference in Orlando, Florida.
- Received a grant to advance organization's goals and interests.
- Piloted the district's one-to-one technology initiative.
- Received nomination as school Teacher of the Year for exemplary contributions to student learning and community engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Emporia State University
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
05.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Public Speaking
- Effective Communication
- Teaching and Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Digital Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Strategic planning
- E-learning development
Timeline
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Henderson Engineers
06.2022 - Current
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
USD 500; USD 231; USD 512
08.2012 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University