Experience

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  Kenzie Academy

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Interim SVP & Executive Director

    • Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Vice President, Academics

    • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Associate Vice President, Academics & Product

    • Mar 2021 - Sep 2021

  • Head of Academics

    • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Director of Learning Science

    • 2020 - 2021

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  Elevate K-12

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Director of Academic Operations

    • Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Led all aspects of curriculum design, development, and assessment strategy for 45+ courses in Math, ELA, Science, World Languages, & Computer Science. Managed a geographically distributed team of 75+ content area SMEs and curriculum developers. Used data to improve programs and outcomes. Continuously collaborated with Sales & Implementation teams to drive growth in adoption and engagement of new and existing customers. Developed partnerships with EdTech products to add interactive and experiential learning opportunities to the curriculum for students in the virtual, live-streaming environment.

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  Realizeit

  • Director of Learning Solutions & Client Success

    • May 2016 - Aug 2018

    Partnered with clients, who are primarily higher education institutions, to create personalized and adaptive learning experiences. Advised clients on the best ways to implement differentiated and active learning environments in face-to-face, blended or fully online classrooms. Directed internal teams and leads in planning, requirements gathering, learning experience design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ‘go live’ readiness activities to ensure client success. Successfully guided faculty, subject matter experts, instructional designers, content and assessment creators, and vendors in the development of rich and innovative personalized learning products.

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  Sunset Ridge School District 29

  • Northfield, IL

  • Director of Academic Technology

    • Jan 2014 - May 2016
    • Northfield, IL

    Oversaw all aspects of informational and instructional technology operations. Led and evaluated a team of network, instructional, and support staff. Developed outcomes-based assessments and standards-based reporting across the District. Piloted, selected, and implemented technology solutions and programs to support instruction, assessment practices, and web services for the District. Created RFIs and RFPs to properly select academic technology partners and products. Developed and delivered professional development to instructional staff. Implemented STEM program district-wide.

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  Lincolnwood School District 74

  • Lincolnwood, IL

  • Director of Instructional Technology & Professional Development

    • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
    • Lincolnwood, IL

    Led a cross-functional team of instructional staff, technical staff, contractors, vendors, and consultants to implement technology initiatives and professional development for the district. Supervised and evaluated technology department staff. Developed the forecast and managed the district’s technology plan and budget.

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  Skokie School District 68

  • Skokie, IL

  • Director of Instructional Technology

    • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
    • Skokie, IL

    Developed and delivered professional development for administrators, instructors, and staff. Reviewed, piloted, and selected technologies and applications to support District curricular initiatives. Built and managed the district and school websites.

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  LiveText, Inc.

  • Assessment & Implementation Consultant

    • Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

    Developed and facilitated assessment and accreditation workshops for higher education institutions including outcomes assessment planning, program reviews, and strategic planning. Delivered online and onsite training for administrators, instructors, and students.* LiveText was acquired by Watermark Insights

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  Hawthorn School District 73

  • Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

  • Teacher

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007
    • Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

    Developed and taught Digital Media Communications & Information Literacy curriculum to middle school students.