Experience

Ohio Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chemistry Lab Instructor

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Design and teach general chemistry in-person and remote labs • Script, film, and edit chemistry lab videos using Camtasia Studio • Design and teach general chemistry in-person and remote labs • Script, film, and edit chemistry lab videos using Camtasia Studio



McGraw Hill

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Manager | Online Professional Learning

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Led the Professional Learning (PL) team in the development of effective online experiences that supported educators implementing K-12 core curricula• Directly managed a team of up to 14 remote and in-person content developers, including candidate searches, team empowerment, year-end reviews, and merit• Collaborated with educators, organizational leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to transform and align PL processes and offerings with a shared strategic vision• Collaborated with my team to define and implement realistic and efficient project plans, success metrics, and development processes• Encouraged team members to confidently question existing ways of thinking and doing, test new ideas, risk making mistakes, disagree with me, and have fun• Supported my team by trusting their experience, empowering their decisions, empathizing with their challenges, and celebrating their successes, both big and small• Reviewed content across disciplines (science, math, social studies, and literacy) and provided balanced, considerate, constructive, and timely feedback• Applied data and insights from learners and academic research to guide decisions, challenge confirmation bias, and continuously iterate PL offerings• Managed vendor relationships including bid requests, contract negotiation, and the development of scope, budget, and timeline• Built and maintained multiple simultaneous program schedules, budgets, and monthly forecasts for a combined life-of-project budget exceeding $1M

• Product Manager, Science | Online Professional Learning

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Designed digital PL offerings to boost teachers’ skill and confidence in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards, Problem-Based Learning, and in targeting students' alternative conceptions• Built and maintained science PL scope, budgets, and schedules• Managed video filming and editing of live classroom experiences and model teaching that demonstrate research-based best-practices • Developed PL video series targeting common science misconceptions

• STEM Product Manager | Custom Solutions

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Collaborated with product and marketing managers to define product strategy and scopeLed a cross-functional team to ensure product delivery within budget and on time



Fit to Print Editorial and Writing Services

• Owner, Science Writer and Editor

  • Feb 2009 - May 2015

  As a freelance writer, editor, and manager, I remotely coordinated a team of content editors in the implementation of a new teacher edition program and developed on-the-fly solutions as challenges arose in the implementation of new processes and products. As a freelance writer, editor, and manager, I remotely coordinated a team of content editors in the implementation of a new teacher edition program and developed on-the-fly solutions as challenges arose in the implementation of new processes and products.



Ohio Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chemistry Lab Manager

  • May 2010 - Apr 2015

  This role allowed me to go back to my chemistry roots for a few years. I managed the department inventory of chemicals and supplies and prepared all reagents for general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry classes. I also had the pleasure of working with a team of student staff in the practical application of chemistry concepts including calculations and hands-on preparations. This role allowed me to go back to my chemistry roots for a few years. I managed the department inventory of chemicals and supplies and prepared all reagents for general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry classes. I also had the pleasure of working with a team of student staff in the practical application of chemistry concepts including calculations and hands-on preparations.



McGraw Hill

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Editor

  • May 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Led a cross-functional team in the end-to-end development of innovative, market-driven digital and print science programs • Gathered and analyzed market data from sources including educator advisory boards, teacher and student focus groups, marketing and sales managers, industry publications and conferences, and countless one-on-one discussions with teachers and administrators • Developed expertise in K-12 educational trends, science pedagogy, state and national standards, and testing initiatives • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including management, marketing, sales, design, and editorial to develop a cohesive marketing strategy and prepare design prototypes that aligned tightly with market requirements • Developed benchmark scheduling dates, project budget, and detailed design implementation guidelines, and presented business case to management to acquire project funding



McGraw Hill

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Editor and Project Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  • Collaborated with internal stake-holders and end-users to clarify product vision and develop a strategy, scope, and timeline to implement that vision• Managed a large content team in the end-to-end development (prototyping through reprints) of multiple state and national middle school science programs.• Reviewed science content and design and provided balanced, constructive feedback to ensure content clarity, continuity, effectiveness, and engagement• Created a new batch scheduling process that helped all project team members anticipate their workload, stay on schedule, and meet publishing deadlines• Designed and implemented freelancer author and editor hiring tests to ensure that all project team members were not only content experts but could also communicate clearly and effectively• Developed detailed guidelines for, trained, and led a team of authors, editors, freelancers, and vendors through all stages of the editorial process from design development through reprints• Utilized PMO tools including project charters, RACI charts, risk-issues trackers, and Gantt charts to increase efficiency, reduce churn, and improve decisions

• Project Worker, Associate Editor

  • 2000 - 2003

  • Managed a team of freelance writers and editors in the creation of accurate, effective, and engaging science chapters• Provided on-site content expertise in the creation of a series of laboratory-experiment videos



The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 1992 - Jun 1997

  • Prepared and taught undergraduate laboratory classes in general chemistry, advanced analytical instrumentation, and quantitative analysis • Received regular commendations from faculty for my ability to teach complex concepts clearly and effectively • Prepared and taught undergraduate laboratory classes in general chemistry, advanced analytical instrumentation, and quantitative analysis • Received regular commendations from faculty for my ability to teach complex concepts clearly and effectively