Laura Dykstra, Ed.D.
Humanities Curriculum Lead at Valor Christian High School- Claim this Profile
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Valor Christian High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Humanities Curriculum Lead
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Jan 2018 - Present
Currently responsible for oversight of curriculum writers and working with faculty to digitize curriculum. Also working with an external third-party software company to develop a custom KMS/LMS system. Currently responsible for oversight of curriculum writers and working with faculty to digitize curriculum. Also working with an external third-party software company to develop a custom KMS/LMS system.
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Colorado Christian University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director of Curriculum Development
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May 2010 - Jan 2018
Oversees a team of instructional designers who work with faculty and contracted subject matter experts and share the responsibility for the student experience in the CAGS. Duties include instructional design, faith and learning integration, leadership and management. Interteam collaboration is a key component of the job, as well as introducing and facilitating the inclusion of new teaching methodologies and instructional technology.
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Coordinator of Curriculum
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
I oversaw the general development of courses, provided basic instructional support, and implemented new systems and processes for course development in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. I also served as the main bookstore liaison for CAGS, ensuring that the bookstore had the necessary information to provide textbooks for the students.
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Textbook Manager, Assistant to the Director of Curriculum
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Aug 2004 - Oct 2008
Facilitated the textbook and online resources for the Adult and Graduate Studies Program, supported the general work of developing new online courses and programs.
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Education
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Liberty University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Curriculum and Instruction -
Liberty University
Education Specialist, Educational Leadership -
Colorado Christian University
Master of Arts (MA) in Curriculum and Instruction -
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History, Non-Western Focus