Mary Bartkowski
Colorado Springs,United States
Summary
Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager with advanced understanding of training needs for each department. Expertise in web-based training platforms. Accomplished Training Manager well-versed in selecting trainers, curriculum and course plans to achieve demanding training objectives. Effective at leading courses on diverse topics. Motivational Training Specialist excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs—accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Hardworking Training Coordinator well-versed in handling all support functions and managing communication between trainers and participants. Skilled in identifying areas of focus. Focused Contract Specialist offering five years of experience tracking and monitoring status of active and expiring contracts, with a focus on contract compliance. Organized and maintained vendor and contract database to enhance contract oversight. Skilled in developing service level agreements and ensuring complete fulfillment of stipulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching and Learning Lead
Proximity Learning
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Used a variety of multimedia software to create and deliver training products to 1,200 virtual educators.
- Provided, designed, and developed support materials to support k-12 virtual educators.
- Scheduled and taught in-class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness. Delivered recommendations at weekly and monthly team meetings.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed, edited, assessed, and selected all training materials using multiple formats and methodologies for accuracy and expert content delivery.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions to 35-600 virtual educators.
- Attended monthly educational technology webinars and seminars for self-study.
- Provided education support by planning, coordinating, developing, presenting, and evaluating activities and services related to the virtual educator training program.
- Organized and delivered presentations to diverse audiences across the globe.
- Served on employee engagement committee and as a community leader to provide educational information and assisted in the implementation and coordination of onboarding and continued professional development for virtual educators.
- Planned, conducted, and presented special projects for online educators ranging from well-being and workload reduction strategies to specialized digital tools and pedagogical techniques in a virtual classroom.
- Conceived, recommended, created, and delivered new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate new program improvements.
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams, and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Proximity Learning
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Discovered root causes of problems and identified appropriate solutions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data for large and small-scale virtual teacher partnerships with public schools.
- Maintained a large-scale database for multiple platforms, including Canvas, PowerSchool, and Synergy.
- Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate or reduce confusion and help employees achieve goals by analyzing statistical reports to allow operational management and Vice President to make strategic decisions.
- Analyzed unstructured information to derive key insights across 1,200 virtual teachers and over 40 different school accounts and provided specific recommendations for improvement to Virtual School Director and Vice President based on collected data points.
- Guided acquisition process to capture projected cost and revenue synergies and move combined organization forward.
- Assessed data modeling and statistics to integrate high-level business processes with data rules and conducted case studies to research critical education systemic problems such as attendance and suspensions by specific demographic groups.
- Performed quality assurance to meet appropriate standards and facilitate improvement of processes given different state standards and unique board of education requirements.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively, including teacher reciprocity requirements for different states.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Developed and deepened client relationships to cement profitable partnerships with Virgin Islands Virtual Academy, West Virginia Virtual Home Academy, Bellwood District 88, and Prince William county Schools.
- Promoted successful investment plans with well-organized and smooth presentations for implementing new processes, procedures, and educational technology.
- Solved complex problems for senior leadership to execute on-time and under-budget projects.
- Collaborated on projects with grant writers, product developers, marketing, human resources, and technology experts.
- Conducted research and investigations into teacher training, student success, and client success for virtual academies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational professional development programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Developed an implemented mentoring and training program for 1,200 teachers in groups of 100-200 member cohorts.
- Created a discipline matrix and reporting procedure for behavior issues with virtual students and communicated these policies and procedures to 600 teachers.
- Researched and wrote proposals for four educational grants.
- Led 120 webinars and live meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided weekly encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements for ten different virtual implementations.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Kapolei, HI11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.2012
Skills
- Training development
- Talent management
- Staff education and training
- Maintaining Files
- Policy and procedure development
- Course material creation
- Learning strategies
- Course planning
- Proficient in multiple LMS/VDS platforms
- Team Oversight
- Cost Control
- Contract Negotiation
- Acquisitions
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Quote
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran
Timeline
Teaching and Learning Lead
Proximity Learning
10.2021 - 05.2023
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Proximity Learning
10.2019 - 10.2021
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Music Performance
Austin Peay State University
Affiliations
- The School Superintendents Association
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
- International Society for Technology in Education
- National Science Teacher Association
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Virtual Teacher Association
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