Elise Gleeson
Canandaigua,NY
Summary
Resourceful and innovative instructional designer with a strong background in e-learning and curriculum development. Utilizes insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that effectively achieve desired business outcomes. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling the building of strong relationships with stakeholders and the ability to assess learning needs. Experienced in designing learning aids, tracking and evaluating data, training peers, developing instructional materials based on learning objectives, and utilizing data to evaluate the effectiveness of the learning model.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Designer
KPMG
05.2022 - Current
- Designed and delivered effective learning programs, ensuring that the learning initiatives align with the firm's goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate, relevant, and effective learning content.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Facilitated in-person and virtual training sessions.
- Co-lead Culture Champions Network at the local office level.
Middle School Reading Teacher
Churchville-Chili Central School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Serve on CCCSD Title 1 committee to collaborate with teachers, principals, and assistant superintendent to examine use of Title 1 funds and reflect on parent input.
- Member of the CCCSD Specialized Reading team to consult district-wide on students with a dyslexic-like profile and train coworkers on best practices.
Literacy Specialist
Rochester City School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed ELA teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Penn Yan Central School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for IEP development and implementation for identified students- progress monitoring, differentiation of lesson plans, behavior de-escalation, social skills intervention, frequent parent contact
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Richland Two School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Facilitated IEP meetings.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Master of Science - Reading & Literacy, Birth-12.
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NYBachelor of Science - Childhood & Special Education, 1-6.
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NYSkills
- Educational Technology
- Facilitation
- Language & Literacy
- Course Materials Development
- Training Program Development
- Learning strategies
- Curriculum design
- Degreed
- Written Communication
- Project Management
- Articulate 360
- Canva
- MS Office
- Storyboarding
Certification
NYS Certified Teacher: Childhood Education
NYS Certified Teacher: Students with Disabilities
NYS Certified Teacher: Literacy
Timeline
Instructional Designer
KPMG
05.2022 - Current
Middle School Reading Teacher
Churchville-Chili Central School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Literacy Specialist
Rochester City School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Penn Yan Central School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Richland Two School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Reading & Literacy, Birth-12.
SUNY College At Geneseo
Bachelor of Science - Childhood & Special Education, 1-6.
SUNY College At Geneseo
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