Kathleen A. Harris
Crewe,VA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 1 year of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. Twenty-Two years in education with similar background, programs and outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Systems Designer III
Foreign Affairs Security Training Center
05.2022 - Current
- Perform both ADDIE and SAM models to training development and select optimal design and delivery mode for each training project
- Manage training project teams that may include more than 1 ISD and personnel from other ISM disciplines as well as SMEs
- Establish appropriate milestones for training projects
- Attend meetings, communicating, and participating with internal and external personnel and contract staff in planning, developing and validating wide range of programs
- Provide input for preparation of routine and special reports
- Stay abreast of latest changes in state-of-the-art, theory, technologies and training practices to devise new approaches, procedures, plans to improve FASTC training
- Review, evaluate and critique findings of training results from evaluations, external audits and research problems and issues and facilitates resolution by working with other appropriate Departmental and Agency staff members and Committees as requested
- Provide weekly updates of course activities to ISM Unit Chief
- Evaluate and adapt commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and existing government-based training materials or courses (GOTS)
- Integrate technology-based and scenario-based training products wherever possible
- Provide technical assistance for fully integrating technology-based and scenario-based modules
- Collaborate with e-government and learning management system (LMS) providers
- Assure that training development and internal procedures support and apply FLETA standards
- Optimally use training funds
- Major Duties
- Training Management System (TMS) – Learning Management System:
- Collaborate in integrating Training Management System (TMS) procedures throughout FASTC
- Work within TMS Management Team to ensure system security functions, access controls and permissions
- Coordinate with FASTC and FSI Registrars for online course listings and registration procedures
- Assist all appropriate FASTC organizations in using TMS to their fullest in scheduling students and staff and as well as FASTC physical resources
- Coordinate Instructor-Led course builds with ISM designers– course/class templates, resource requirements, and scheduling
- Manage processes for on-line course uploads assuring that SCORM functionality is met
- Develop staging LMS server to test new online courses before going to production status
- Provide ongoing support for FLETA documentation
- Prepare reports for LMS utilization and projected usage
- Support T and FASTC managers and staff for displays and ready availability of meaningful data.
Librarian/Media Specialist
Richmond Public Schools
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Selected, procured, and maintained library books and other materials for school library
- Prepared and updated library exhibits, bulletin boards, catalogs, and lists
- Operated and maintained various library equipment, barcode reader, and computers
- Trained and assisted students and faculty in proper use of library resources
- Created and provided accurate reports and records related to library budget, programs, and activities
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with subordinates, students, and parents
- Interpreted school curriculum by working collaboratively with teachers and administration to develop library collection that meets educational needs of students.
- Organized and oversaw execution of all library programs and activities like author visits, and book fairs
- Created and maintained current and correct records related to library budget.
- Interpreted and adhered to government-approved copyright laws and library related policies
- Created E Lessons during Virtual year using AM Design Approach while developing online lessons using Articulate Storyline
- Example: https://rise.articulate.com/share/A7gOW6ErsUpEqzxke3JgEK-5sDkR59Yb#/
- Webmaster for John B Cary Elementary School - Trained in both Blackboard and Finalsite
- Created and maintained school website collaboratively with Richmond Public School Lead Webmasters
- Awards & Acknowledgements
- Nominated for Librarian of the Year
- Presenter at Virginia Association of School Librarians
Librarian/Media Specialist
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Selected, procured, and maintained library books and other materials for the school library
- Prepared and updated library exhibits, bulletin boards, catalogs, and lists
- Operated and maintained various library equipment, barcode reader, and computers
- Trained and assisted students and faculty in the proper use of the library resources
- Created and provided accurate reports and records related to library budget, programs, and activities
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with subordinates, students, and parents
- Interpreted school curriculum and developed library collection to meet educational needs of students
- Organized and oversaw execution of all library programs and activities like author visits, and book fairs
- Created and maintained current and correct records related to library budget
- Interpreted and adhered to government-approved copyright laws and library related policies.
Lead Teacher
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Trained Coworkers how to use hardware and software that is used daily in the educational setting
- Attended bimonthly training on how to implement these trainings often using ADDIE Instructional Design Model learned during my MAED from VA Tech in Curriculum Instruction/Instructional Technology
- Awards & Acknowledgements
- Instructional Support Award March 23, 2016
- Teacher of the Month, September
Classroom Teacher
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2009 - 01.2014
- Created and implemented the Virginia Standards of Learning-aligned curriculum
- Assumed responsibility and accountability for classroom academic progress
- Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning
- Developed learning material allowing children to solve problems, experiment, question, and master concepts through active learning.
Dental Technician
United States Navy
06.1989 - 06.1995
- Assisted health care providers in prevention and treatment of oral disease and injuries
- Prepared dental materials and medications
- Exposing and processing dental X-ray films
- Rendered emergency dental first aid
- Instructed patients in oral hygiene
- Performed dental administrative, supply and accounting procedures
- Maintained treatment records and reports; "chair side" assists
- Became SME while working in Operating Management, Naval Dental Center Norfolk, in Microsoft Works
- Trained my Commanding Officer in this and other Microsoft programs.
Education
Endorsement - School Librarianship
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2018
MAED - Instructional Technology/Curriculum Instruction
Virginia Tech University
Blacksburg, VA12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.1997
Certification - Dental Assisting
United States Naval Dental Technician A School
San Diego, CA09.1989
Skills
SAM Design Model - https://risearticulatecom/share/A7gOW6ErsUpEqzxke3JgEK-5sDkR59Yb#/
- Articulate/Storyline 360
- Adobe Captivate
- Camtasia
- Lectora
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft EXCEL
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Blackboard
- All Google Platforms
- Paint 3D Pro
Additional Information
- Currently hold Secret Clearance
- Held a Secret Clearance while assigned to Naval Dental Clinic Norfolk, Operating Management.
Certification
- SharePoint Online, Alison.com - 2/23
- SharePoint Online: Beyond the Basics, LinkedIn Learning - 5/23
Timeline
Instructional Systems Designer III
Foreign Affairs Security Training Center
05.2022 - Current
Librarian/Media Specialist
Richmond Public Schools
06.2019 - 03.2022
Librarian/Media Specialist
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2014 - 06.2019
Classroom Teacher
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2009 - 01.2014
Lead Teacher
Nottoway County Public Schools
06.2006 - 07.2015
Dental Technician
United States Navy
06.1989 - 06.1995
Endorsement - School Librarianship
Longwood University
MAED - Instructional Technology/Curriculum Instruction
Virginia Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Certification - Dental Assisting
United States Naval Dental Technician A School
- SharePoint Online, Alison.com - 2/23
- SharePoint Online: Beyond the Basics, LinkedIn Learning - 5/23
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