Heidi Gasperetti
Curriculum Specialist
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled Lead Curriculum Specialist with over 7 years of experience in curriculum design, development, and implementation. Adept at creating hands-on, project-based learning experiences and promoting student engagement, resulting in a 300% increase in graduation rates and improved student outcomes. Proficient in virtual learning, career skill development, and systems thinking approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Curriculum Specialist
Kingsman Academy
Washington, DC
11.2021 - Current
- Designed, developed, and implemented innovative curriculum for hands-on and project-based learning for 18-26-year-olds facing compounded hardships, homelessness, and IEPs
- Implemented virtual learning curriculum and created engaging environments that resulted in 300% increase in graduation rates and 50% engagement increase among previously disengaged students
- Incorporated systems thinking approach into in-class lessons, contributing to improved student outcomes and increased academic success
- Developed career skill courses to equip students with real-world skills, providing support in areas of emotional, financial, and social development
- Analyzed student data, identified needs, and proposed solutions to meet changing needs and drive improved student outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
COO: Human Development and Peace Specialist
ItotheN
New York, NY
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Primary author and leader of Positive Childhood Index, complex needs assessment to identify gaps for effective interventions.
- Produced visually digestible infographics to communicate complex information.
- Led research in promoting systems thinking approach to human development.
- Discovered, tracked, and engaged stakeholders from industry, academia, and non-profit sectors.
- Responsible for recruitment and mentoring of incoming fellows with 100% retention rate.
- Performed quantitative data analysis of 35 indicators across 155 countries for index creation
Women's Peace Researcher
Global Network Of Women Peacebuilders
New York, NY
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Global Network of Women Peacebuilders, Co-authored study on impact of COVID-19 on women peacebuilders in South Sudan, Colombia, Ukraine, and Philippines, published by Oxford Journal of Social Politics
- Conducted interviews with 24 local woman peacebuilders, overcoming language barriers
- Designed and implemented questionnaires and analyzed results
- Carried out conflict assessments and analyzed peace agreements through gendered lens.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Graduate Environmental Peacebuilding Consultant
EcoPeace MiddleEast
New York, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Created remote training materials for virtual transition during COVID-19
- Utilized experiential education and peace principles to design youth-based virtual conflict resolution activity
- Led workshop to build relationships within regional office
- Developed comprehensive project proposal for youth education programs within organization.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Professional Tourism Consultant
Synergo
Portland, OR
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Managed logistics and created organized structure for start-up clients
- Trained over 10 guides, resulting in 100% pass rate on industry testing
- Collaborated on manual development, training curriculum, and ongoing COVID protocol adjustments
- Maintained average 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and Yelp
- Conducted daily environmental and safety inspections, and ran tours with groups of up to 50 guests per day
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, building rapport and trust with guests while providing clear safety instructions
- Facilitated group development through team-building activities.
Teaching Assistant and Experiential Educator
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging experiential activities to maximize student engagement and learning
- Formulated curriculum and designed activities for different learning styles
- Led reflective discussions with groups of 20 students
- Maintained positive attitude in challenging conditions, including flooded tents, difficult weather, and physical exhaustion
- Possesses Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certifications
- Women
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Experiential Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 06.2022 - 12.2023
Fellowship - Special Education
KIPP
Washington, DC 06.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
New York University
New York, NY 08.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 09.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Curriculum Development
undefinedPublications
Heidi G., Sena B., Kathrine B. Christine C, Agnieszka S. and Nikou S. (2022). "Lockdown on peace? COVID-19's impact on women". Social Politics, Oxford University Press.
Timeline
Master of Science - Experiential Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
06.2022 - 12.2023
Fellowship - Special Education
KIPP
06.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Curriculum Specialist
Kingsman Academy
11.2021 - Current
Women's Peace Researcher
Global Network Of Women Peacebuilders
09.2020 - 06.2022
COO: Human Development and Peace Specialist
ItotheN
06.2020 - 10.2022
Graduate Environmental Peacebuilding Consultant
EcoPeace MiddleEast
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
New York University
08.2019 - 06.2021
Teaching Assistant and Experiential Educator
Oregon State University
11.2016 - 05.2018
Professional Tourism Consultant
Synergo
08.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Oregon State University
09.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Oregon State University
09.2014 - 06.2018
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