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Taneisha Howard

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Motivated Instructional Designer excited to develop successful training plans that meet dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring project management, collaboration and problem-solving abilities developed over a 14-year career to a growth-oriented role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Designer

North Central University
10.2023 - Current
  • Applies adult learning principles to ensure optimal engagement levels among diverse groups of learners
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts to create accurate, relevant, and effective learning content
  • Evaluates existing course materials, identifying opportunities for enhancement or revision based on learner and instructor feedback

Teacher / Curriculum Development

Ignite Achievement Academy
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Delivered customized instructional plans to students with learning barriers
  • Assisted with the development and editing of results-based curriculum that maximizes student achievement
  • Prepared weekly and quarterly reports providing information on student's academic, social and emotional progress.

Director of Education

Sylvan Learning Center
05.2014 - 02.2019
  • Hired and trained the instructional staff to ensure the educational integrity of the Sylvan Learning programs
  • Updated and evaluated course information within the Sylvan learning management system
  • Managed the overall operations of the center
  • Contributed to the sales and profitability goals.

Math/ English/ Writing Teacher

The John Crosland School
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Researched and instituted best practices for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and Asperger's disease
  • Improved student reading comprehension with targeted strategies and frequent progress monitoring.
  • Established monthly communication with board members and parents.

Site Coordinator

Sylvan Learning Center
11.2011 - 03.2012
  • Managed and organized operations of 13 tutors at an elementary site
  • Communicated effectively with parents, SES Facilitator, and Associate Director
  • Recorded monthly attendance, observations, and inventory for SES tutors and students.

Education

M.Ed. Instructional Design and Technology -

American College of Education

B.A. Middle Grades Education -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Skills

  • Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint
  • LMS Administration
  • Training and Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Articulate Storyline and Articulate 360
  • ADDIE and other adult learning principles
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Related Experience

Kennedy Middle School, Charlotte, NC (August 2011– June 2012)
Language Arts/Math Teacher
• Planned and taught NCSCOS math curriculum to Advanced, LEP, and EC students
• Incorporated 21st century skills and technology-based learning into the curriculum
• Developed competency with Mobi and CPS to optimize student learning


Lowes Foods, Greensboro, NC (February 2004-June 2009)
Customer Service Leader/ Floor manager
• Liaison between manager, customers, and employees
• Oversaw revenue intake on a nightly basis

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Instructional Designer

North Central University
10.2023 - Current

Teacher / Curriculum Development

Ignite Achievement Academy
02.2019 - 08.2023

Director of Education

Sylvan Learning Center
05.2014 - 02.2019

Math/ English/ Writing Teacher

The John Crosland School
08.2012 - 06.2014

Site Coordinator

Sylvan Learning Center
11.2011 - 03.2012

M.Ed. Instructional Design and Technology -

American College of Education

B.A. Middle Grades Education -

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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