LISA STEFFIAN
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Developmental psychologist with extensive experience in academic coaching, professional development, and educational program design, implementation, and evaluation. Skilled in fostering collaboration and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders in higher education, K-12 schools, healthcare, and military settings to expand program reach and impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Center For Educational Partnerships
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered coaching and professional development to 165 educators across 9 cohorts, increasing program completion by 35%
- Developed and refined content and assessments for 14 micro-credential courses and 4 workshops, integrating the latest instructional design technology
- Cultivated partnerships with universities, school divisions, and industry leaders to advance center-wide initiatives
- Analyzed learning outcomes to identify gaps, implementing targeted support materials for CS-Integration curricula
- Presented program impact findings for key initiatives at multiple state conferences
Library Media Specialist
Mary Passage Middle School
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Directed library programs and services for 987 students and 58 faculty, transitioning to a learning commons model, boosting digital circulation by 63%
- Managed $6,500 budget and 12,500 resources; raised an additional $21,500 through fundraising
- Oversaw metrics for circulation, diversity audits, and collection development
- Supervised Library Media Assistant
- Coached Anchor4Life, Robotics Team, Battle of the Books, and Writer's Workshop
- Mentored middle school students in goal setting and study skills using a growth mindset perspective
- Provided direct classroom instruction and co-taught with fellow educators to promote media literacy, research skills, and technology integration across content areas
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Performance Technology
Old Dominion Global
Norfolk, VA12.2025
Master of Education - Library Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2019
Ph.D. - Psychology - Developmental
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2002
Master of Science - Psychology - Developmental
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.1996
Skills
- Creating Partnerships
- Problem solving
- Instructional Design
- Strategic Planning
- Academic Coaching
- Professional Development
Timeline
Education Specialist
Center For Educational Partnerships
09.2022 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Mary Passage Middle School
08.2019 - 09.2022
Graduate Certificate - Human Performance Technology
Old Dominion Global
Master of Education - Library Science
Old Dominion University
Ph.D. - Psychology - Developmental
University of Wyoming
Master of Science - Psychology - Developmental
University of Wyoming
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