Chrisi Perri
Instructional Designer
Elgin,IL
Summary
Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Studies Curriculum Implementation Leader
Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling parties to meet and discuss project progress.
- Operated under standards based frameworks to efficiently organize and carry out project tasks.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Investigated and corrected or escalated curriculum problems.
Global Studies Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
, Illinois
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
Special Education Teacher
School District U-46
Elgin, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
EPIC Credentialed Trainer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Designed and developed learning solutions to educate company's workforce while improving organization performance in Epic Optime/ Anesthesia
- Worked collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts and Technical Software Builders to effectively translate workflows into the digital environment
- Trained end users in assigned Epic applications to use the system by following curriculum developed by IT Trainer Specialists
- Supported end users before, during, and after system implementations, upgrades, and optimizations
- Led formal classroom educational delivery, training labs, front line/ just in time end user support, and end user adoption
- Planned, coordinated and participated in "Train the Trainers" events
- Collaborated with principal trainer or team lead regarding the development of curriculum, training plans, teaching materials and tip sheets
- Administrated proficiency assessments and class evaluations at the end of each training session
Information Technology Integration Specialist
Rockford Public Schools
Rockford, Illinois
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating technical training programs
- Wrote literature and materials to be used in programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures
- Conducts classes regarding integration of technology within the classroom
- Develops entry-level and advanced curricula on a wide range of topics, consistently meeting tight deadlines
- Sungard Tools; Student Information System
- Google Apps for Education
- Working knowledge of cutting-edge software and hardware trends, especially as they relate to Web 2.0 and Social Networking applications
- Provided input in the development of a system-wide and building level programs that enabled students to use technology as learning tools
- Investigated and disseminated information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology use in the school program
- Taught demonstration lessons with the teacher taking over class instruction after the demonstration
- Gathered information documenting the effectiveness of the program, interpreted this information, and provided constructive input in evaluation of the program
- Provided training to teachers in the use of current technology to meet curriculum goals
- Provided training to teachers in computer competencies.
Special Education Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
Rockford, Illinois
07.2009 - 07.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Bellwood School District
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - History
American Public University System
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education and Teaching
Quincy University
Quincy, IL 05.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University
Skills
Google Workspace
Instructional leadership
Staff Development
Research and analysis
Implementation support
Learning strategies
Course material creation
Curriculum design
Training program development
Timeline
Studies Curriculum Implementation Leader
Jefferson High School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Global Studies Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
School District U-46
01.2016 - 01.2017
EPIC Credentialed Trainer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Information Technology Integration Specialist
Rockford Public Schools
07.2014 - 06.2015
Special Education Resource Teacher
Bellwood School District
01.2010 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher
Rockford Public Schools
07.2009 - 07.2014
Master of Arts (MA) - History
American Public University System
01.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education and Teaching
Quincy University
05.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University