Karen Smith
Instructional Designer (Contract) at Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Washington State Teaching Certificate
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Experience
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Instructional Designer (Contract)
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Dec 2012 - Present
Created college-level technical course materials for aerospace industry apprenticeship programs. Developed course syllabuses, multimedia presentations, learning activities, instructional aids, instructor resource guides, and assessments. Conducted extensive research and collaborated with subject matter experts and program staff to develop instructional programs and content. Created college-level technical course materials for aerospace industry apprenticeship programs. Developed course syllabuses, multimedia presentations, learning activities, instructional aids, instructor resource guides, and assessments. Conducted extensive research and collaborated with subject matter experts and program staff to develop instructional programs and content.
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Northshore School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Apr 2008 - Apr 2017
Instructed grade K-12 classrooms in subjects such as math, science, technical education, English, and social studies. Developed, adapted, and implemented curriculum, learning activities, assessments, and classroom procedures for diverse groups of students. Created daily written reports on student progress. Instructed grade K-12 classrooms in subjects such as math, science, technical education, English, and social studies. Developed, adapted, and implemented curriculum, learning activities, assessments, and classroom procedures for diverse groups of students. Created daily written reports on student progress.
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Edmonds School District
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern Teacher
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Instructed US History, World History, and US Government classes. Developed and implemented unit and lesson plans with a variety of learning activities, rubrics, and assessments designed to foster student learning and growth. Established classroom procedures, norms, and expectations that promote a productive and exciting learning community. Differentiated instruction and assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners. Integrated technology into instruction and learning activities. Instructed US History, World History, and US Government classes. Developed and implemented unit and lesson plans with a variety of learning activities, rubrics, and assessments designed to foster student learning and growth. Established classroom procedures, norms, and expectations that promote a productive and exciting learning community. Differentiated instruction and assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners. Integrated technology into instruction and learning activities.
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Bellevue Learning Center
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Language Arts/Math Teacher
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
Developed and implemented units of study for small-group language arts and math summer classes at the intermediate and high school levels. Adapted instructional strategies and curriculum to meet the needs of learners with varying learning styles and levels of English proficiency. Developed and implemented units of study for small-group language arts and math summer classes at the intermediate and high school levels. Adapted instructional strategies and curriculum to meet the needs of learners with varying learning styles and levels of English proficiency.
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Test Analyst/Log File Review
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Jul 2000 - Dec 2001
Provided leading hardware OEMs and IHVs with hardware compatibility testing services for the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) group; executed test cases, investigated and reported test failures for printers, scanners, and storage devices. Managed all “printer and imaging” device category submissions, including developing and documenting new processes and procedures; served as the primary contact for hardware vendors and Microsoft for this category and delegated tasks to other team members. Created training materials and trained new team members in test log review and other procedures. Conducted a series of weekly “Communication Skills” classes; taught a team of hardware testers and engineers customer service and conflict resolution skills, facilitated meetings and group discussion. In conjunction with Microsoft, assisted in the development of automated tools and procedures for reviewing test logs and updating databases. Prepared daily statistical reports to help manage the project queue and improve efficiency. Show less
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Education
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2005 - 2008
University of Washington
Master's degree, Secondary Education -
1996 - 2000
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Information Technology
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