Erika Larson
Danville,KY
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Developmental Reading and Writing
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
01.2022 - Current
- Design and teach Integrated Reading and Writing and Reading Lab courses to first-generation, ESL, and under-prepared students in hybrid format
- Continuously assess student learning and difficulties to adjust instruction and improve student outcomes
- Schedule counseling sessions with students to address individual problems and provide suggestions for additional learning resources
- Coordinate with instructor for paired reading course to discuss progress and changes to schedule and assignments based on student outcomes
- Plan engagement of course embedded tutor in classroom activities and encourage students to work with tutor on assignments
- Prepare reports on progress throughout semester for advising and financial aid including mid-term and final grades.
Remote Reading Tutor
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conduct remote tutoring sessions with high school and middle school students to develop reading and comprehension skills by Zoom
- Conduct initial meetings with students to build rapport, review their assignments, and further assess their reading strengths and challenges
- Provide updates to teachers and parents on progress and recommendations for practice activities to further build reading skills
- Improved students' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities
- Organized regular progress reports for parents and educators, maintaining open lines of communication about student achievements and challenges
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus
Course Embedded Tutor
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported students enrolled in online and hybrid English composition classes
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students by phone, email or Teams to provide additional academic support
- Hosted live sessions on Blackboard Collaborate to answer questions about assignments and grading
- Met with students individually to review assignment feedback and areas of improvement prior to submission of final drafts
- Coordinated with faculty to plan assignments and intervention strategies
- Prepared reports to administration and department on activities and progress.
Instructional Design Consultant
Erika Larson
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Delivered training programs based on relevant adult learning theory to meet professional development goals
- Enhanced learner engagement by incorporating multimedia and interactive elements into instructional material
- Optimized content delivery by utilizing various instructional technologies such as webinars, video tutorials, and online quizzes
- Prepared assessments aligned with objectives to produce meaningful training materials and learning activities
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms
- Developed engaging scenario-based activities that challenged learners to apply their new skills in real-world situations effectively
Instructional Designer
Eastern Kentucky University
04.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed development of online programs, revised existing courses to meet quality standards, and offered professional development for faculty
- Provided customized design strategies to create effective learning experiences for students in four university departments
- Collaborated with faculty to design online course structures and suggested appropriate media to support content
- Planned and delivered professional development programs supporting distance education, hybrid and flipped classroom course design
- Administered online meeting accounts, offering technical support and training to promote hybrid learning opportunities for students
- Conducted quality reviews of distance courses with recommendations for course improvement.
Associate for Distance Learning
Kentucky Adult Education
01.2005 - 03.2010
- Administered statewide virtual adult education program, provided strategic direction for initiative, collected data on student progress, and offered training and technical support to educators.
Instructional Designer
Interactive Process
11.1995 - 12.2004
- Developed custom training programs tailored to diverse learner populations in various industries and sectors.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MichiganBachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MichiganAssociate of Arts - Business Administration
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MichiganSkills
- Online Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Development
- Learning Assessments
- Cultural Awareness
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
Presentations
- Spotlight Instruction series, topics in grammar, MLA, and APA formatting, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, 10/01/20, 12/01/20
- Online Course Design and Teaching best practices, University of Kentucky, 05/01/16, 06/01/16
- Faculty Online Course Design and Teaching Certificate Program, Eastern Kentucky University, 09/01/14, 11/01/14
- You Aren’t in Kansas Anymore: Educating Digital Natives and Immigrants, MLearnCon, 06/01/13, 06/01/13
- The Eyes Have It: Online Course Development and Design in a Visual, Virtual World, Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium, 07/01/12, 07/01/12
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Developmental Reading and Writing
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
01.2022 - Current
Remote Reading Tutor
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics
01.2022 - 06.2022
Course Embedded Tutor
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
08.2019 - 02.2022
Instructional Design Consultant
Erika Larson
02.2015 - 07.2019
Instructional Designer
Eastern Kentucky University
04.2010 - 01.2015
Associate for Distance Learning
Kentucky Adult Education
01.2005 - 03.2010
Instructional Designer
Interactive Process
11.1995 - 12.2004
Master of Arts - Instructional Design and Technology
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Grand Rapids Community College
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