Kirsten Wilson
Greenbrier,AR
Summary
Experienced educator of 24 years+ with experience in curriculum design and development, presenting in multiple modalities, designer and developer for professional learning; An energetic and enthusiastic mentor/ professional coach with a love for solving hard challenges or problems. Skilled with connecting individuals and resources to meet unique needs. Trained reviewer of online courses and high quality digital instructional materials. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, processes and instructional best practices. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Encouraging mentor and inscturtor with a penchant for analytical problem-solving and a talent for team building, leading, empowering, and motivating others, as well as excellent with personal relations and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact others and their success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, instructional strategies, andragogical practices, and morale-building abilities to enhance engagement and boost learner performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Partnership Manager
ASCD/ISTE
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
- Enforced use of required processes and tools for partnership management.
- Used MS Excel to analyze data and PowerPoint to share information with team members.
- Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
- Developed partnerships with schools and educational organizations through meaningful relationships
State Coordinator of Digital Learning
DESE
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed three year strategic plan to re-invision delivery and support of digital learning in State of Arkansas
- Traveled statewide to share mission and vision of re-invisioining
- Developed internal training to up-skill specialists within team
- Facilitated transition from Moodle LMS to Canvas
- LMS
- Redesigned delivery of professional learning
- Leveraged connections with regional and state education offices to support educators, families, and community regarding student digital learning.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Virtual Arkansas
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Enhanced PLC process to facilitate collective teacher efficacy, developed bridge between Charlotte Danielson Framework and National Standards of
- Quality to support teacher professional growth, designed and developed professional learning specifically to support virtual instructors, designed comprehensive online instructional model for teaching and learning, developed teacher-led innovation and intervention committees that directly impacted instructional practices and effective course design, and ensured students success with team resulting in 92% completion rate of courses by enrolled students.
Classroom Teacher, Inst Tech Coach, Curr Coach, AP
Northwest ISD
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees to feel welcomed and understand roles organization.
Middle School Assistant Principal
Whitney ISD
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Classroom Teacher, Instructional Facilitator
Lake Air And Carver Middle Schools, Waco ISD
01.1999 - 06.2001
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Classroom Teacher
Ozark Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.1998
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Education
Ph.D. - CLEI: Concentration Digital Age Curr & Inst
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12.2025
No Degree - Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas12.2021
Masters in Education - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.1994
Skills
- Expertise in Online Pedagogy and Andragogy
- Presented at Regional, State, National and International Conferences
- Published in Education Magazine (Online and Print)
- Industry Certified Online Course Reviewer
- Autonomous and Self-Directed
- LMS Design Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Educational Consultant
- PLC implementation coach
- Historical and Current Awareness of Educational Trends and Proven Evidence Based Practices
Certification
Arkansas Educator Licensures:
K-12 Building Level Administrator Certification
1-6 Elementary Education
4-8 English/Language Arts and Social Studies
PK-12 ESL
Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
Texas Lifetime Licensure:
1-5 Elementary Education
6-8 English/Language Arts and Social Studies
NCEE
NISL Highly Qualified ESL Certification
Quality Matters
K-12 Master Course Reviewer
Higher Education "Applying the QM Rubric" Certification
Virtual Arkansas
Course Design and Development Certification
Arkansas Sandbox (VR Spot)
Educator Sandbox Certificate
Hobbies
Co-host the podcast "The Bulldog Educator" with colleague, Matthew Caston.
Wishful Gardener for 15 years+ plant lots of plants, but never had a great yield, however, I love it!
Timeline
Regional Partnership Manager
ASCD/ISTE
01.2023 - Current
State Coordinator of Digital Learning
DESE
06.2021 - 01.2023
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Virtual Arkansas
06.2018 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher, Inst Tech Coach, Curr Coach, AP
Northwest ISD
08.2008 - 06.2018
Middle School Assistant Principal
Whitney ISD
07.2001 - 06.2003
Classroom Teacher, Instructional Facilitator
Lake Air And Carver Middle Schools, Waco ISD
01.1999 - 06.2001
Classroom Teacher
Ozark Public Schools
08.1994 - 12.1998
Ph.D. - CLEI: Concentration Digital Age Curr & Inst
University of Central Arkansas
No Degree - Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning
University of Central Arkansas
Masters in Education - Educational Administration
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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