Curriculum & Product Manager

• Apr 2021 - Present

- Manage the development and maintenance of a library of math and science content and study guides - Ensure alignment of study material to state testing standards - Script and support production of educational videos - Collaborate with developers & sales to increase product functionality from customer requests & user testing feedback - Maintain a library of market trends and analysis of competitors - Help create, market, and implement synchronous and asynchronous webinars to support early teachers - Lead user testing initiatives to collect and synthesize the customer experience and pain points when using our product - Lead a team of contract curriculum creators, copy editors, and graphic artists - Manage company-wide website email capture modals. Increased email capture rates from 1% to 9.5% over 4 months Show less

STEM Special Projects Manager

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

- Contracted to manage projects for high-end clients. - Led projects through all steps, from outlining scope and sequence to training end-users or product evangelists. - Delivered 100% of projects on time and meeting set standards. - Successfully led projects including team members located in several countries. - Ensured quality control on delivered product. - Designed and tested digital learning components. - Communicated client needs and feedback with writers to maintain client satisfaction in multi-million dollar deals. - Communicated with international teams to produce quality artwork and scientifically accurate charts and diagrams. - Guaranteed the integrity of material through the use of subject-matter experts. Show less

Curriculum Writer

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

- Developed creative content to teach the SEL skills and Mental Health strategies, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). - Wrote and developed clear, easy-to-follow lessons for teachers and students informed by best teaching practices, including culturally responsive and inclusive practices. - Conceptualized engaging resource materials and provide art notes for the designers. - Developed creative content to teach the SEL skills and Mental Health strategies, and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). - Wrote and developed clear, easy-to-follow lessons for teachers and students informed by best teaching practices, including culturally responsive and inclusive practices. - Conceptualized engaging resource materials and provide art notes for the designers.

Director Of Curriculum Development

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

- Led and facilitated collaboration with curriculum writers, designers, support staff, and external clients.- Managed the subject matter expert model, including gathering input after product releases, analyzing data, and providing solutions to course challenges.- Developed a "Visiting Scientist" upsell product and led the hiring and training of all visiting scientists. - Led the creation of curriculum products to include alignment to state and national standards, research, pedagogical strategies, formative and summative assessments.- Provided training, direction and leadership to subject matter experts, curriculum specialists, and content writers.- Oversaw product management of multiple product lines including the creation of and adherence to project budgets.- Negotiated contracts with professional writing specialists in a variety of subject areas.- Developed content and assessments that meet state and national standards while using sound and accepted curriculum pedagogical practices- Developed and evaluated standard operating procedures and implement changes as required; maintained an updated library of standard operating procedures for the department- Met professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others. Show less

Lead Curriculum Designer

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

7th Grade Science, History, and Math Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2019

- Developed and implemented new middle school science curriculum aligned to NGSS.- Used a wide variety of teaching strategies to teach and assess students while communicating with parents.- Served as an instructional coach to new teachers and helped evaluate and improve their instructional practices.

Substitute Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

Educational Policy Fellow

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

Naturalist

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2011