April Russell
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Change Management: Roadmap to Planning
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Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
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Preparing to Lead: Developing Mental Toughness in Yourself
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Experience
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Astronomers Without Borders
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Take Space Consulting
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Westport, Connecticut, United States
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Founder
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May 2023 - Present
Providing world-class academic and professional support to physical science educators and researchers, including curriculum and content review, design, and development. Providing world-class academic and professional support to physical science educators and researchers, including curriculum and content review, design, and development.
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Senior Course Content Developer
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Jul 2021 - May 2023
Project management of end-to-end science course development including textbooks and associated media. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and fulfill course requirements, while managing timelines and budgets. Recruited and leading a growing team (10+) of subject matter experts. Conceptualized, pitched, developed, and tested course agnostic product to enhance DE&I. Algorithm and data analysis to improve user experience Project management of end-to-end science course development including textbooks and associated media. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and fulfill course requirements, while managing timelines and budgets. Recruited and leading a growing team (10+) of subject matter experts. Conceptualized, pitched, developed, and tested course agnostic product to enhance DE&I. Algorithm and data analysis to improve user experience
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Developer/Project Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
Created and developed new science education resources to enhance student success using best instructional design practices and aligned to standards. Involved in all aspects of the publication process including reviewing proofs, editing for content and style, and recruitment/collaboration with external reviewers. Developed large scale assessments and rubrics aligned to the NGSS standards for grades 4-12 in the physical sciences. Clients include Pearson Publishing, Barnes and Noble Education, US Department of Education, and the US Department of Defense Education Agency. Show less
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Vassar College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Developed online instructional materials and taught Solar System Astronomy and Stellar Astrophysics. Developed online instructional materials and taught Solar System Astronomy and Stellar Astrophysics.
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Khan Academy
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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400 - 500 Employee
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Content Developer/Design
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2017 - 2018
Developed and curated standards aligned instructional materials standards. Managed large scale product review, including data analysis. Designed and managed development of a new end-user tool with a cross functional team. Collaborated with external stakeholders to build client relationships. Developed and curated standards aligned instructional materials standards. Managed large scale product review, including data analysis. Designed and managed development of a new end-user tool with a cross functional team. Collaborated with external stakeholders to build client relationships.
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Siena College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor
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2014 - 2017
Taught undergraduate physical science classes. Wrote grant proposals, mentored research students, and led and participated in colloquia and conferences. Taught undergraduate physical science classes. Wrote grant proposals, mentored research students, and led and participated in colloquia and conferences.
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Dudley Observatory
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Schenectady, NY
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Program Manager
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Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
Supervised astronomy research team of six. Led professional development workshops for high school teachers. Managed partnerships and delivered programming to local schools. Supervised astronomy research team of six. Led professional development workshops for high school teachers. Managed partnerships and delivered programming to local schools.
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Education
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics -
Concordia University-St. Paul
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational leadership -
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - MA, Educational Studies -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science (MS), Geosystems