Educator and Developer with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education programs, identifies areas of growth and coordinates opportunities to promote learning programs and resources. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make research-driven decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Lab Development and Content Specialist
Cognia
Alpharetta, GA
09.2019 - Current
Support and lead the development and implementation of all learning content for internal and external stakeholders' training and education.Write content and upload it to Cognia's content management system.
Develop and design research-based learning solutions, tools and resources that support the client’s pursuit of continuous improvement for learners, teachers, and leaders.
Utilize WordPress and Sharepoint to upload content, images and pages.
Employ Learning Management Systems such as: Canvas, Moodle, and LearnLinq to develop learning and training courses.
Serve as collaborator and consultant to internal departments and divisions on several cross-functional team projects as subject matter expert.
Present resources and tools internally and externally through webinars, training seminars, and conferences.
Educator
Forsyth County Public Schools
Suwanee, GA
04.2012 - 09.2019
Built curriculum for a specials/elective class that develops critical thinking skills and strategies for all learners to connect and apply to academic and non-academic understandings and skills.
Presented guided learning for teachers during District Collaboration Day about the implementation and distinction of collaborative and cooperative learning into the classroom for 21st century skill development.
Organized and facilitated training for district professional development in Learning Management System training for online learning days to establish district knowledge and establish continuity in communication among families throughout the district. Outcome was a standard layout of class dashboards across district for clear communication to all stakeholders.Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual learners.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize learner education.
Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
Administered assessments to determine each learner's specific educational and social needs.
District Sales Supervisor
Arjo Wiggins Group
Ellicott City, MD
05.2001 - 01.2005
Developed, implemented and enhanced employee targets and operational policies to promote productivity and strengthen team performance.
Supervised sales into North America of European fine paper manufacturer.
Managed entire East Coast territory of North America, selling to graphic designers, corporate end users, and printers.
Cultivated strong relationships with distributor management and sales to implement plans.
Fostered and sustained strategic relationships, securing discernable clients that included Tiffany’s, Volkswagon, Gulfstream, and Vitaminwater.
Expanded networks through participation in professional and industry associations, community activities and indirect sales or marketing activities to build brand development.