Vidamarie Nicholson
Learning And Development
Charlotte,NC
Summary
High-performing learning and development professional with experience in K-16 education and non-profit industries. Skilled in adult education, technical writing, curriculum development, and designing and delivering eLearning experiences with working knowledge of Power BI, project management, and agile methodology. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evaluator
Measurement Incorporated
04.2023 - Current
- Utilizes a proprietary online platform to evaluate and score students' open-ended responses on mathematics standardized assessments
- Evaluates responses based on specified criteria in a rubric
Instructional Designer
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with cross-functional team members to develop new courses using Agile Scrum principles
- Manages subject matter experts and instructional design partners throughout course development
- Coordinates with specialists and departments throughout the university to create multimedia content, ensure accessibility of all content, and provide relevant resources to students and instructors
- Utilizes Power BI and collaborates with academic partners to resolve course-related ticket requests
- Serves on DEI in Design Steering Committee and provides consultative reviews to other instructional designers
- Provides coaching and mentoring to new employees
Learning Design Strategist
LearningMate
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Coached and supported subject matter experts and instructional designers throughout course development
- Evaluated curricular scope and sequence
- Developed and authored materials for eLearning courses
- Maintained documentation that aligned content to state standards
Mathematics Instructor, Grade Level Team Leader
Richland School District Two
Columbia, SC
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Served as a mentor for new teachers
- Co-facilitated monthly grade level team meetings
- Taught seventh grade Pre-Algebra; grade level and honors, Algebra I, and Geometry
- Designed and developed instructional content and modified curriculum for multiple modalities including in-person and eLearning
- Served on district and school level committees to develop policies and initiatives to support premier learning and teaching excellence
Liaison Manager
VillageChurch
Blythewood, SC
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed social media accounts
- Recruited and interviewed new employees
- Conducted in-person onboarding training for new employees
- Created presentations and job aids
- Coordinated schedule for weekly small groups
- Maintained files to include employees' CPR certification, background check, and application
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTMaster of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Art - Middle Level Teaching
Columbia College
Columbia, SCSkills
Educational Technology
undefinedCertification
Learning and Online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, The Council for At-Risk Student Education and Professional Standards
Timeline
Learning and Online Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, The Council for At-Risk Student Education and Professional Standards
06-2023
Evaluator
Measurement Incorporated
04.2023 - Current
Instructional Designer
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2022 - Current
Learning Design Strategist
LearningMate
02.2022 - 12.2022
Mathematics Instructor, Grade Level Team Leader
Richland School District Two
08.2017 - 03.2022
Liaison Manager
VillageChurch
08.2016 - 08.2020
Master of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Art - Middle Level Teaching
Columbia College
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