Jakwannai Washington
Houston,TX
Summary
Innovative Instructional Designer and Educator with 5+ years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for students and adults. Skilled in curriculum development, technology integration, e-learning tools, and data-driven strategies. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to design learning solutions that improve engagement, retention, and performance in both classroom and digital environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Biology & Biomedical Science
Sheldon Independent School District
06.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented TEKS-aligned curriculum and digital instructional materials, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Lead campus professional development sessions on instructional technology and best practices, supporting staff in integrating digital tools into daily instruction.
- Mentored 5 new teachers, supporting improved lesson alignment and contributing to a 100% teacher retention rate in the STEM department.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to redesign lesson sequences, resulting in a 23% increase in Biology STAAR mastery rates and closing performance gaps.
Program Manager, Education
Baylor College Of Medicine
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed educational program budget of 500K+ annually, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
- Designed and distributed onboarding materials for 80+ fellows, improving onboarding completion rates from 65% to 95% within the first month.
- Led program logistics including evaluation systems, professional development planning, budget oversight, and technology platforms.
Lead Teacher, Biology
International Leadership of Texas
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Increased student engagement by 30% through differentiated and technology enhanced lesson plans.
- Mentored teachers on classroom management and instructional design techniques, contributing to improved instructional quality campus-wide.
- Co-led strategic planning sessions that resulted in a 10-point increase in benchmark scores across grade level.
Teacher, Self Contained
Aldine Independent School District
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed and delivered fully remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating interactive digital lessons that maintained 90% student attendance in virtual classrooms.
- Led after-school tutoring and mentoring for 30+ students, helping struggling learners close academic gaps in reading and science.
- Facilitated IEP meetings and adapted curriculum for students with special needs using UDL frameworks, improving IEP goal attainment by 15%.
- Fostered family engagement through weekly virtual conferences and progress updates, maintaining consistent communication with 100% of parents.
Quality Training Specialist
AmerisourceBergen
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed, delivered, and maintained 20+ job-specific training programs for sterile and non-sterile manufacturing personnel and compounding technicians across 503A and 503B pharmacies.
- Coordinated onboarding and continuous education for 100+ employees annually, including hands-on training, classroom instruction, competency assessments, aseptic technique qualifications, and gowning certifications.
- Partnered with Quality Assurance, operations leaders, and SMEs to update training content in alignment with cGMP, FDA, USP 795/797/800 standards, reducing compliance gaps by 30% over 12 months.
- Managed the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring 100% of training records were accurate, current, and audit-ready for internal and FDA inspections.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
Master of Education - Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2019
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Adult Learning Principles
- E-Learning Development
- Technology Integration
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Learning Experience Design
- Differentiated Instruction & Accessibility
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Communication
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Biology & Biomedical Science
Sheldon Independent School District
06.2023 - Current
Program Manager, Education
Baylor College Of Medicine
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher, Biology
International Leadership of Texas
07.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher, Self Contained
Aldine Independent School District
06.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Training Specialist
AmerisourceBergen
04.2017 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Walden University
Master of Education - Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Prairie View A&M University
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