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Rebecca Rolland

Writer, Lecturer, Speech-language Pathologist
Boston,MA

Summary

Versatile writer, consultant, teacher, public speaker, and speech-language pathologist. Author of a nonfiction book sold to multiple international territories. Frequently gives keynotes and talks in the area of parenting and education, with a focus on communication and creativity. Content writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work. Specialized in translating complex academic topics into material parents, teachers, and organizational leaders can understand and use.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Author, The Art of Talking With Children

HarperOne
Boston, MA
03.2022 - Current
  • Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
  • Wrote and marketed a parenting/education book based on my own research, parenting, and clinical work, which has been sold to at least 11 foreign territories.
  • Gave numerous lectures and professional development sessions to educators, parents, and organizations supporting parents and caregivers.

Consultant on Learning and Development

World Bank
Washington , DC
06.2021 - Current
  • Advise World Bank staff on ways of adapting professional development to enhance adult learning and meet the needs of a range of staff.
  • Present to groups of World Bank staff and affiliates on the principles of adult learning utilized in new courses.

Faculty

Harvard Medical School
Cambridge, MA
11.2019 - Current
  • Served as the Module Director for the Writing for the Public Track in the Effective Writing for Health Care program
  • Developed and gave lectures to 80-100+ MDs and PhDs in medicine on topics related to effective writing, as well as focus and creativity
  • Served on expert judging panels for student capstone presentations

Lecturer, Educational Assessment

Harvard Graduate School Of Education
Cambridge, MA
09.2016 - Current
  • Created and taught a semester-long class to graduate students on understanding children's learning profiles, including their language and literacy skill development.
  • Held student-centered discussions to support learning of both skills and content, with a focus on big-picture issues in educational assessment.
  • Gave extensive feedback on student writing to encourage the development of clinical report writing skills.

Oral and Written Language Specialist

Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
10.2013 - 11.2022
  • Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team of neuropsychologists, psychologists, math specialists, and others to develop a holistic understanding of children's learning profiles and create recommendations for parents and schools.
  • Diagnosed children with dyslexia, autism, dysgraphia and a range of other oral and written disorders.
  • Wrote clinical reports to be used by parents, teachers, and schools.

Education

Doctor of Education - Human Development And Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge
11.2009 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown MA
06.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - English

Boston University
Boston
06.2003 - 06.2004

Master of Fine Arts - Fiction/Nonfiction

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
06.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

Yale University
New Haven, CT
09.1999 - 06.2003

Skills

Teaching

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Timeline

Author, The Art of Talking With Children

HarperOne
03.2022 - Current

Consultant on Learning and Development

World Bank
06.2021 - Current

Faculty

Harvard Medical School
11.2019 - Current

Lecturer, Educational Assessment

Harvard Graduate School Of Education
09.2016 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Fiction/Nonfiction

Lesley University
06.2015 - 06.2017

Oral and Written Language Specialist

Children's Hospital Boston
10.2013 - 11.2022

Doctor of Education - Human Development And Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education
11.2009 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

MGH Institute of Health Professions
06.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - English

Boston University
06.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English

Yale University
09.1999 - 06.2003
Rebecca RollandWriter, Lecturer, Speech-language Pathologist