Rebecca Brown
Learning & Development
Chicago,IL
Quote
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.
B.B. King
Summary
Professional development manager and instructional designer with 10+ years of experience in instructional management. Dedicated to empowering adult learners and driving measurable growth through self- reflection, data, and tailored resources. Successful coach and facilitator of professional learning for over 600 educators as adult learners, while managing teams of up to 30. Passionate about leading with empathy, respect, and clear communication. Highly organized and self-motivated, with a strong track record of thriving in remote work, balancing home and career with frequent promotions. Skilled at blending vision with execution to deliver impact at scale.
Portfolio
Mentor Training Outline with Articulate 360
MagicSchool: Creating Quizzes
Professional Development Schedule
Skills
Instructional design
Professional development
People management
Cross-functional collaborating
Consultive Support
Customer Onboarding
Accomplishments
ELEVATE Company Award, Collaborate to Win Together:
This award recognizes those who join forces to reach shared goals, celebrate successes and learn from challenges. It highlights going above and beyond job roles, supporting one another, and having open, respectful discussions to achieve the best results.
Technologies
- Articulate 360
- TalentLMS
- Blackboard
- Canva
- Hubspot
- O365/ Google Suite
- AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, MagicSchool)
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Learning & Development/Community Manager
Elevate K12
Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 09.2025
Elevate k-12 provides live, virtual instruction by certified teachers, helping schools fill hard-to-staff positions and expand their course offerings without compromising on teaching quality. My role at Elevate included ensuring the success of our teachers through providing various methods of support, including communications, mentoring, coaching, professional development, and training.
Instructional Manager/ Teacher Supervisor/Lead Teacher
K12 Stride
Remote
08.2010 - 10.2021
Stride k12 provides online and blended K-12 education programs, partnering with schools and families to deliver personalized, technology-driven learning tailored to each student’s needs. My role at Stride began as a teacher and transitioned to coaching and support of teachers through 1:1 support and management. Movement into an instructional manager role included holistic team management aimed at school and student success.
Reading & Social Studies Teacher
Orange Grove Middle School
Tampa, FL
08.2008 - 06.2010
Created lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders based on various reading strategies. Differentiated instruction for 7th and 8th grade intensive, developmental, and advanced readers. Formatted lessons using data-based instruction for students on different learning levels.
Intensive Reading Teacher
Mulberry Middle School
Mulberry, FL
08.2006 - 06.2008
Created lesson plans for 6th graders based on various reading strategies. Co taught inclusion classes for students with special needs. Differentiated instruction for students with various needs, including students with disabilities and limited English proficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, English
Hope College
Holland, MI01-2005