Charissa Vangi
Beach Haven,NJ
Summary
Curriculum Writer with 10+ years of experience creating and designing ELA, Mathematics, and Social Studies content. Delivered high-quality content while overseeing and improving existing materials. Passionate about developing standards-aligned and rigorous content, curricula, and assessments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Scorer
Pearson
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Scored student responses to writing prompts
- Grades 4-8
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assessment Item Writer
Acceleration Academies
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Formulated ELA and Mathematics assessment items
- Grades 3-8
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, and quality
- Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
Curriculum Writer / Proofreader / Teacher
Elevate K-12
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Built curriculum and learning resources from scratch
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Collaborated with 1colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Course Writer / Teacher
Open Tent Academy
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Taught 10-12 students in an online classroom
- Wrote 4 entire courses and implemented the courses in LMS and Jigsaw Platforms
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Assessment Item Writer
Key Data Systems
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed rigorous and standard-aligned assessment items
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Incorporated review comments and corrections into existing documentation.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Curriculum / Content Developer
Spider Learning Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Produced engaging content for diverse learners
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
Curriculum Writer Social Studies / ELA / Mathematics
Hebrew Academy
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Chaired departments for Middle School Social Studies & ELA
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Looked at student testing data and compared it to new and past curriculum.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University
Pomona12.2007
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Design
- ELearning Modules
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- ELA/Math/SS Content Development
- Proofreading
- Student Assessment
- Experience With Diverse Student Populations
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Developing Instructional Materials
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- NJ Standard Certificates Elementary Grades K-5
- Mathematics Grades 5-8
- Language Arts/Literacy Grades 5-8
Personal Information
Title: Curriculum Writer
Timeline
Test Scorer
Pearson
05.2023 - 07.2023
Assessment Item Writer
Acceleration Academies
01.2022 - 05.2023
Curriculum Writer / Proofreader / Teacher
Elevate K-12
01.2018 - 01.2022
Course Writer / Teacher
Open Tent Academy
02.2017 - 12.2020
Assessment Item Writer
Key Data Systems
01.2016 - 01.2018
Curriculum / Content Developer
Spider Learning Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Curriculum Writer Social Studies / ELA / Mathematics
Hebrew Academy
09.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stockton University