Karen Norris
Landenberg,PA
Summary
Former Instructional Technology Specialist and Teacher who has discovered a passion for personal healing and space holding. Brings a deep understanding of what it is to heal emotionally and improve nervous system health. Ability to focus on client delivery by going above and beyond.
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 12 years 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 outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Technology Specialist
Avon Grove School District
2008.11 - 2020.12
- Assisted teachers in integrating technology into their curriculum, leading to improved instructional delivery methods.
- Managed online learning platforms to streamline communication between students, teachers, and parents, fostering collaborative educational environment.
- Presented at conferences on innovative uses of technology in classroom setting which gained positive attention from peers within the field of education.
- Evaluated and recommended educational software applications for classroom use, ensuring alignment with curricular goals and learning objectives.
- Provided technical support to resolve hardware and software issues for faculty members, minimizing downtime and disruptions in teaching.
- Conducted research on best practices in instructional technology integration, staying updated with latest trends and innovations in education.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Avon Grove School District
1985.08 - 2008.11
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Established positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child's progress and achievements in physical education classes.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education Teaching
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INCertificate - Instructional Technology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Client Focused
- Passion for Personal Healing
- Systems Oriented
- Experience in Space Holding
- Instructional Coaching
- Learning Management Systems
- Training Program Development
- Technical Support
- E-learning development
Timeline
Instructional Technology Specialist
Avon Grove School District
2008.11 - 2020.12
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Avon Grove School District
1985.08 - 2008.11
Master of Science - Physical Education Teaching
Indiana University Bloomington
Certificate - Instructional Technology
Pennsylvania State University
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