RESUME

RESUME

PROFILE

  • Solutions-focused, committed to excellence, diligent, and detail-oriented

  • End-to-end project management skill set
  • Process-oriented to streamline work 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Skilled with both CMS and LMS management
  • Exceptional time management abilities to ensure all deadlines are met
  • High-energy, flexible, fast learner, and resilient 

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Wilmington, May 2020
4.0 GPA
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, May 2005
Grades 9-12 Teaching License

SOFTWARE SKILL SET

Communication Tools

Smartsheet
Slack
Confluence
Canva
MailChimp
Buffer
TweetDeck
Alchemer
Zoom

Instructional Design Tools

Descript
Camtasia
Screencast O’Matic
H5P
Screencastify
Google Drive
Microsoft Office

Authoring Tools

Elucidat
Articulate
WordPress
HTML

Learning Management Tools

Canvas
Docebo
Moodle

eLEARNING SKILL SET

Adult Learning Theory · project management · ADDIE · front end analysis · needs assessment · learning analysis · organizational, delivery, and development strategies · formative and summative evaluation · questionnaires/survey development

EXPERIENCE

Instructional Developer for Global Enablement | nCino, Inc. | April 2021 to present

  • Developed two certification learning plans containing a combined total of 44 courses, 25 interactive exercises, exam guides, and two certification exams
  • Create product training with a focus on Salesforce platform knowledge
  • Streamlined course translation process to reach global audiences
  • Collaborated on stakeholder surveys and focus groups to determine cross-audience enablement needs. 
  • Aligned training goals with overall corporate and departmental objectives, ensuring seamless alignment to e-learning content

Instructional Learning Freelancer | November 2020 – February 2021

  • Encompass Communications and Learning, Inc. 
  • Student Achievement Partners

Digital Content Associate | Student Achievement Partners, Remote | July 2018-October 2020 

  • Project manager and project lead for two years overseeing the creation and implementation of the company’s online e-learning program. Managed $500,000 budget, hired and trained 20 online course facilitators, developed course content for two, asynchronous courses, co-designed 3 additional courses working with SME’s (subject matter experts). Site admin for LMS/Moodle platform. Handled enrollment for quarterly courses, user troubleshooting, course and site maintenance.
  • Site admin for the CMS, AchievetheCore.org, duties consisted of uploading content, formatting landing pages, handling user issues, and managing homepage carousel content.  
  • Spearheaded social media communications for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Analyzed weekly metrics, created copy and graphics for daily promotional posts, engaged with audience.

Program Coordinator | NHC School System, Wilmington, NC |  August 2015-July 2018

  • Ran a district-wide program designed for first generation, college-bound students in 8 middle middle schools and 7 high schools
  • Grew the program from 5 high schools to 7 high schools
  • Hired, trained, and managed 40 part-time tutors each school year 
  • Developed asynchronous e-learning certification training to quickly and effectively upskill tutors
  • Created and facilitated face-to-face training workshops for 15 schools for an audience of counselors, classroom teachers, and administrators 
  • Oversaw a yearly ~$100,000 program budget 
  • Worked with stakeholders to develop district assessments to gather quantitative and qualitative data on program effectiveness.

ELA  Lead Teacher, Grades 9-12  | New Hanover County Schools | Wilmington, NC | August 2015 – July 2018

In addition to my role as STAE Coordinator, I was also the District Lead Teacher for English Language arts teachers in grades 9-12 during that same time period. 

  • Cultivated a strong collaboration culture between all high school English teachers by creating a district blog to highlight teachers and their classroom best practices, called Education Celebration 
  • Utilized Adult Learning Theory practices to create district-wide asynchronous learning opportunities for educators seeking opportunities to expand their craft
  • Collaborated with the North Carolina Department of Education, ELA division as a stakeholder in state-wide 9-12 standards updates and roll-out training
  • Worked with stakeholders to develop district assessments to gather quantitative and qualitative data on program effectiveness.

English Language Arts Teacher, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC  August 2005-August 2015

  • Taught grades 9, 11, 12, & AP English Language & Composition

EXPERIENCE

Digital Content Associate, Student Achievement Partners (July 2018-present)

  • Project management and project lead for two years overseeing the creation and implementation of the company’s online learning program. Managed $500,000 budget, hired and trained 20 online course facilitators, developed course content for two courses, co-designed 3 courses. Site admin for LMS/Moodle platform. Handling enrollment for quarterly courses, user troubleshooting, and site and course maintenance.
  • Site admin for the CMS, AchievetheCore.org, consisting of uploading content, formatting pages, handing user issues, managing homepage carousel content.
  • Handled social media communications for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Pulled weekly metrics for analysis, created copy and graphics for daily promotional posts, engaged with audience.
  • Developed and lead 4-part remote, synchronous learning opportunity for 30+ educators, including the creation of facilitator guides and resources.

Lead Teacher for ELA grades 9-12, New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, NC  (August 2015-July 2018)

  • Instructional leader for all high school ELA teachers (60+ teaches). Developed and hosted asynchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.
  • Oversaw the district’s Graduation Project and the STAE program for all middle and high schools.

Educator, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC (August 2005-August 2015)

  • Taught 9, 11, 12 & AP English classes with sizes ranging from 25 to 39 students.
  • Attained the necessary organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage paperwork of 180 plus students.

LEADERSHIP

Association for Educational Communications & Technology | February 2022
Guest Presenter | Webinar Topic: Agile Project Management Methods for Instructional Designers

ELA/Literacy Advisory Committee, North Carolina Public Department of Education | August 2020 – October 2021
Provide feedback on a variety of new ELA/Literacy resources, contribute to social content

Educator Advocacy Work, Student Achievement Partners  | February 2016-July 2018
NC State Captain, Social Media Ambassador, Guest Blogger, presenter at national conference

Elevating & Celebrating Effective Teaching & Teachers | October 2016-November 2017
Conference presenter, Call to Action speaker, planning committee member, social media team

NHCS Summer Institute for Instructional Innovation, Committee member   | September 2016-July 2018
Plan annual 2-day teacher conference with 200+ attendees
Marketing Committee Lead, identified sponsorships, handled all promotion

Mentor Teacher, E.A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC  | August 2013- August 2015
English Language Arts County Liaison, NHCS, Wilmington, NC  | May 2012-September 2014
National Honor Society Advisor, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC  | August 2006-June 2013
9th Grade Team Leader, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC  | August 2009-June 2012

LEADERSHIP

ELA/Literacy Advisory Committee, North Carolina Public Department of Education (August 2020-present)
-Provide feedback on a variety of new ELA/Literacy resources, contribute to social content

Educator Advocacy Work, Student Achievement Partners (February 2016-July 2018)
-NC State Captain, Social Media Ambassador, Guest Blogger, presenter at national conference

Elevating & Celebrating Effective Teaching & Teachers (October 2016-November 2017)               –Conference presenter, Call to Action speaker, planning committee member, social media team

NHCS Summer Institute for Instructional Innovation, Committee member (September 2016-July 2018)
-Plan annual 2-day teacher conference with 200+ attendees
-Marketing Committee Lead, identified sponsorships, handled all promotion

Mentor Teacher, E.A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC (August 2013- August 2015)
English Language Arts County Liaison, NHCS, Wilmington, NC (May 2012-September 2014)
National Honor Society Advisor, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC (August 2006-June 2013)
9th Grade Team Leader, E. A. Laney High School, Wilmington, NC (August 2009-June 2012)