Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Projects
Volunteering Leadership
Awards Scholarships
Projects
Publications
Volunteering Leadership
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Rachel Pac

Rachel Pac

Venice,FL

Summary

Strategic educational leader with proven success in digital transformation and instructional innovation across K-12 and online higher education. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to scale learning platforms and align academic strategies with measurable performance outcomes. Skilled in online program quality assurance, change management, faculty development, AI integration, and data-informed decision-making. Supported over 500 learners across 10+ courses, enhancing retention and engagement through stakeholder collaboration.

Work History

Course Instructor

Western Governors University
2016 - Current
  • Design and facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences aligned to competency-based standards and adult learning theory.
  • Developed and implemented personalized Academic Action Plans, leading to measurable improvements in student retention and course progression.
  • Develop and refine instructional resources using performance data, improving clarity, accessibility, and engagement.
  • Mentored and coached faculty on engagement strategies and digital tool integration to align performance with instructional goals.
  • Lead team meetings and strategic professional development initiatives focused on instructional quality, KPI alignment, and student-centered excellence.
  • Collaborated weekly with cross-functional departments including Product Management, Assessment, Academic Services, and Educational Technology to support successful institutional initiatives and platform enhancements.
  • Boost team cohesion by facilitating interactions that support collaboration in remote and hybrid instructional settings.
  • Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance workflow efficiency, instructional design quality, and learner support systems.
  • Contribute to program planning, hiring, onboarding, and promotion processes to support a high-performing instructional team.

Technology Resource Specialist / Instructional Coach

Newington Public Schools
  • Designed and delivered district-wide professional development to increase digital literacy, instructional innovation, and alignment with state standards.
  • Led technology integration initiatives across six schools, supporting 200+ educators and impacting thousands of K-8 learners annually.
  • Guided cross-school STEM and digital learning programs for more than 10 years, aligning curriculum, coaching, and measurable student outcomes.
  • Managed multi-year instructional technology initiatives, coordinating resources and setting strategic goals to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Partnered with administrators to analyze student performance data (MAP Growth, Smarter Balanced, Connecticut Mastery Tests), informing instructional improvements that led to measurable gains in targeted grade levels.
  • Applied ADKAR change management principles to guide technology transitions, enhancing stakeholder buy-in and ensuring sustainable implementation across the district.

Education

M.S. - Educational Technology

University of Hartford

B.S. - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University

Ed.D. - Teacher Leadership

Walden University

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Assessment metrics
  • EdTech integration
  • Online platform strategy
  • Talent strategy
  • Retention and performance optimization
  • Organizational change management
  • Institutional growth strategies
  • Corporate governance
  • Data intelligence
  • Culture building

Certification

• Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL)
• Change Management Certification (ADKAR Model)
• Prosci Certification
• Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Certified Educator (MCE)
• Microsoft Certified Educator - Level 2
• Google AI Certificate-WGU Academy

Timeline

Course Instructor

Western Governors University
2016 - Current

Technology Resource Specialist / Instructional Coach

Newington Public Schools

M.S. - Educational Technology

University of Hartford

B.S. - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University

Ed.D. - Teacher Leadership

Walden University

Projects

  • Strategic Leadership and Enterprise Expertise, Enterprise Strategy and Digital Transformation, Institutional digital transformation strategy across online and hybrid learning ecosystems, Cross-functional executive collaboration spanning Product, Assessment, Academic Services, and Educational Technology, Change leadership (Prosci ADKAR) driving stakeholder adoption and sustainable implementation, Scalable program design aligned to measurable performance outcomes and operational KPIs
  • Online Learning Systems & Academic Innovation, Competency-Based Education (CBE) model leadership and online program quality assurance (Quality Matters standards), Large-scale learner support strategy impacting 2,000+ students across 10+ courses and programs, Faculty development systems supporting instructional consistency, retention, and engagement at scale, Data analytics and performance dashboards informing retention, completion, and student success initiatives

Volunteering Leadership

  • Camp Jewell, Board Member, Partnered with leadership to expand inclusive programming and adapt traditional activities to meet the needs of diverse campers; contributed to strategic planning for youth development initiatives.
  • Cheezic Tang Soo Do, Instructor & Coach, Taught martial arts with emphasis on discipline, confidence, and personal growth; mentored students through goal-setting and measurable progress tracking.

Awards Scholarships

  • Teacher of the Year Nominee (Multiple Years) - Newington Public Schools
  • National Honor Society - Kappa Delta Phi
  • Governor's Recognition for Community Service

Projects

  • Strategic Leadership and Enterprise Expertise, Enterprise Strategy and Digital Transformation, Institutional digital transformation strategy across online and hybrid learning ecosystems, Cross-functional executive collaboration spanning Product, Assessment, Academic Services, and Educational Technology, Change leadership (Prosci ADKAR) driving stakeholder adoption and sustainable implementation, Scalable program design aligned to measurable performance outcomes and operational KPIs
  • Online Learning Systems & Academic Innovation, Competency-Based Education (CBE) model leadership and online program quality assurance (Quality Matters standards), Large-scale learner support strategy impacting 2,000+ students across 10+ courses and programs, Faculty development systems supporting instructional consistency, retention, and engagement at scale, Data analytics and performance dashboards informing retention, completion, and student success initiatives

Publications

Factors that Influence Technology Use During Instructional Time, Proquest, A mixed-methods research study examining factors influencing technology integration among 1,049 educators across two Connecticut school districts, incorporating survey data, interviews, and focus groups using a concurrent triangulation design. Identified key barriers to classroom technology use including time constraints, limited curriculum integration knowledge, inadequate lab access, and insufficient subject-specific software to inform more effective professional development and instructional planning.

Volunteering Leadership

  • Camp Jewell, Board Member, Partnered with leadership to expand inclusive programming and adapt traditional activities to meet the needs of diverse campers; contributed to strategic planning for youth development initiatives.
  • Cheezic Tang Soo Do, Instructor & Coach, Taught martial arts with emphasis on discipline, confidence, and personal growth; mentored students through goal-setting and measurable progress tracking.

Awards Scholarships

  • Teacher of the Year Nominee (Multiple Years) - Newington Public Schools
  • National Honor Society - Kappa Delta Phi
  • Governor's Recognition for Community Service

Overview

2027
2027
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