Experience

Weissman

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning And Development Specialist

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Premier Charter School

• Curriculum Writer + Educator

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2023

  -Developed, implemented, and monitored 7 curriculum programs with 100+ participants each-Designed learning experiences using a variety of learning models such as project-based, hands-on, collaborative, direct, flipped, and blended instruction-Created and maintained deliverables such as curriculum maps, daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and project documentation; Created dozens of consumables such as handouts, worksheets, and exit tickets that increased student knowledge retention by 50%-Ensured content was well-designed, accessible for a variety of learners, and included visuals-Utilized technology such as ScreenCastify, NearPod, and Seesaw to record training videos and other resources during virtual teaching-Hosted live video training sessions for over 400 participants daily over a 10 month period-Tracked and analyzed data on student progress; utilized data to modify instruction-Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new learning approaches, technology, and domain-specific resources-Managed multiple projects at once such as planning, grading, parent communication, budgeting for/organizing supplies, installing exhibitions, executing extracurricular events, etc.



KIPP St. Louis

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Fellow

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  - Partnered with co-teacher to plan engaging lessons- Facilitated student learning in both small and whole group environments - Partnered with co-teacher to plan engaging lessons- Facilitated student learning in both small and whole group environments



Kansas City Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Refugee and Immigrant Services Outreach Coordinator VISTA

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  - Developed partnerships for programming and resource sharing with other community organizations- Co-wrote curriculums for three citizenship-related courses- Worked collaboratively on several grant proposals to support programming efforts- Coordinated and implemented events at the Library - Developed partnerships for programming and resource sharing with other community organizations- Co-wrote curriculums for three citizenship-related courses- Worked collaboratively on several grant proposals to support programming efforts- Coordinated and implemented events at the Library



College Forward

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Completion Coach

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  - Managed a caseload of 80 students, providing weekly academic, financial, and emotional support- Facilitated a partnership with KIPP Austin, collaborating with KIPP Alumni counselors to share best practices and co-support a group of fifteen recent KIPP graduates through their first year of college.- Contributed to program and budget proposals to: 1) expand the Mentor Program, 2) create a program to support young parents in College Forward, and 3) establish a Career and Professional Development program component.- Coordinated logistics and developed curriculum for a Mentor Training event for 50 students.- Researched and created guides for student and coach success including topics such as goal-setting, nutrition and wellness, career and professional development, self-efficacy, and research-based study techniques. - Led training sessions on strategic questioning and motivational interviewing.- Researched and familiarized myself with other issues pertinent to the job such as successful mentor models, student parent persistence, Latino persistence, cultural brokerage, and alternative factors to student success.



Drury University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - May 2014

  - Responsible for the safety of over 100 students and a multi-million dollar facility.- Acted as mentor, advisor, and community builder for students.- Acted as a liaison between students and the Residence Life Department as well as other faculty/resources on campus.- Received training in bystander intervention and motivational interviewing techniques.

• Admissions Office Assistant / Tour Guide

  • Aug 2010 - May 2014

  - Utilized excellent oral and written communication skills to correspond with students, parents, and faculty via email, phone, and in-person.- Scheduled complete campus experiences for prospective students.- Provided pleasant and informative experiences for all visitors to the campus.