Miriam Anderson
Lindon,UT
Summary
Innovative master teacher with over 25 years of experience teaching both high school and university students. She uses only the best research-based techniques and strategies for crafting engaging lessons for students at all levels. She is passionate about fostering academic development for each student regardless of a learning disability or language deficit. Utilizes the ABCD model for designing engaging employee training that is enjoyable and effective. Organized and dependable, she can manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and the ability to complete large projects on time. She is willing to take on added responsibilities when needed to meet team goals.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Designer and SME
iDesign
10.2023 - Current
- Design and develop interactive e-learning modules for various subjects and target audiences, utilizing instructional design principles and adult learning theories
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME) to analyze learning needs and objectives, and to develop content outlines and learning outcomes
- Utilize authoring tools such as Canva, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, and Moodle to create multimedia-rich learning experiences, incorporating video, audio, simulations, and interactive assessments
- Conduct thorough quality assurance checks to ensure the accuracy, functionality, and usability of instructional materials
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and budgets while maintaining high standards of quality
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions through assessments, surveys, and feedback, and made data-driven improvements to enhance learning outcomes
- Spearheaded the development of English and Sociology e-learning courses as a subject matter expert (SME)
4-H Instructional Designer
Utah State University
04.2023 - Current
- Source appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways
- Revise existing curriculum plans for best practices
- Take paper/pencil curriculum and convert it to high-quality, engaging online curriculum
- Create videos, tutorials, workbooks, communication content
- Align content to program learning objectives and state standards
Adjunct Faculty
Utah Valley University
08.2015 - Current
- Source appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways
- Courses: ENG 0895, ENG 0900, ENG 1010, SOC 1010, SOC 1020
- Conduct two classes for 80 undergraduates per semester.
- Document student assignments, attendance and test scores in Canvas.
- Collaborate with fellow faculty members to design curriculum for lower and upper division courses.
- Create Zoom recordings and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
- Provide letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Used exams, quizzes and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Encourage students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advice.
- Participate in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2000 - Current
- Create and implement a developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addresses individual learning styles.
- Teach English 10, 11, 12, Mythology, and Sociology to diverse classes of 35 or more students per class.
- Implement student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 70%.
- Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Teach after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Teach ELL students how to improve grasp of material and test performance.
- Employ a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
- Implement assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
- Present at district conferences to audiences of up to 50 professionals.
Accreditation Specialist and Curriculum Coordinator
AnimSchool
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepare for onsite evaluation by ACCSC
- Create curriculum committees to review programs and identify areas of improvement
- Train instructors on best practices in online course design and teaching
- Evaluate instructors as part of our improvement plan
- Present on mental health topics for the Student Atrium
- Research and create an associate’s degree program
Learning Development Specialist
Imagine Learning
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Training Delivery
- Conduct training sessions (live and virtual), workshops, and professional development programs for educators on the use of educational technology tools and platforms created by IM
- Needs Assessment and Evaluation
- Conduct needs assessment to identify training gaps and opportunities for professional growth in educational technology
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Provide ongoing virtual technical support and troubleshooting assistance to educators using IM products
Adjunct English Instructor
Unitek Online
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Source appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Complete recordings via video and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
- Document student assignments, attendance and test scores in Canvas.
- Integrate multimedia technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Displayed exemplary written and oral communication skills to meet learning styles and improve student learning.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
- Evaluate student performance through tests, exams and projects.
- Average pass rate 97%
- Average student satisfaction rating 4.8/5.0
Online Adjunct English Instructor
Independence University
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Source appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Complete recordings via Zoom and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
- Document student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Integrate multimedia technology in classroom instruction for a well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Display exemplary written and oral communication skills to meet learning styles and improve student learning.
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern.
- Average pass rate 98%
- Average student satisfaction rating 4.9/5.0
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And English
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1998
Associate of Science - General Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT08.1995
Skills
- Expert digital instructional design
- LMS systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Bright Space)
- Research and analysis
- Expert in APA and MLA
- Performance evaluation
- Communication expertise
- Instructional design (Backward-design)
- Expert editor/proofreader
- Professional freelance writer
- Adult learning theory
- Department leadership
- Advanced skill in Google Suite, Microsoft, Adobe Suite
- Learning strategies
- Instructional strategies
- Industry best practices
- Course evaluation
Certification
- Utah Secondary Teaching Certification
- Endorsements: Sociology, English, ESL
- Arizona Secondary Teaching Certification
- Endorsements: English
Awards
PTA Teacher of the Year, Orem High School Teacher of the Year, Independence High School Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Instructional Designer and SME
iDesign
10.2023 - Current
Accreditation Specialist and Curriculum Coordinator
AnimSchool
10.2023 - 08.2024
Learning Development Specialist
Imagine Learning
06.2023 - 07.2024
4-H Instructional Designer
Utah State University
04.2023 - Current
Adjunct English Instructor
Unitek Online
04.2020 - 12.2022
Online Adjunct English Instructor
Independence University
04.2019 - 04.2021
Adjunct Faculty
Utah Valley University
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
Alpine School District
08.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And English
Brigham Young University
Associate of Science - General Education
Utah Valley University
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
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