Resume

Instructional Systems Designer and Curriculum Specialist

II Corps Consultants (February 2023- August 2025)

US Navy and US Marine Corps Regional and Culture Studies Program (RCSP) 

• Developed and delivered eLearning curriculum and design documents for Navy’s RCSP training programs, incorporating best practices in adult learning theories and instructional design for two blocks of instruction with 28 courses.
• Led the instructional design efforts for subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure effective and consistent content creation aligned with Navy LREC objectives.
• Collaborated on existing training programs, assessment items, and ensured quality control of instructional materials.
• Conducted needs and gap analysis to identify training requirements and developed comprehensive instructional design documentation following the ADDIE model.
• Regularly engaged with stakeholders, including clients, SMEs, and end users, to ensure training solutions met their needs and were delivered on schedule.
• Collaborated with learning management systems (LMS) administrators to integrate courses and assessments into LMS for MarineNet and Navy eLearning for instructor-led and web-based training.

US Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) 

• Developed, revised, and updated a variety of curriculum materials tailored for both in-person and distance learning environments.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts to evaluate existing training content and align with training objectives, designing comprehensive courseware for asynchronous online learning.
• Partnered with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) team to assess and address the learning needs of newly onboarded staff, facilitating the creation of tailored career development pathways.
• Transformed traditional content into interactive online learning experiences and designed new instructional materials, including curriculum frameworks, storyboards, video scripts, presentations, job aids, and participant guides, to enhance learner interaction and retention.
• Designed and developed soft skill courses for EBSA Benefits Advisors about soft skill topics like emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening skills, mindfulness, research, and writing skills.
• Developed interactions with Storyline 360 for courses developed in Rise 360 across programs.

Title 1 Autism Teacher (Emergency Hire)

Prince William County Public Schools (March 2023-June 2023)

• Led a self-contained autism support classroom for kindergarten students with severe learning and behavioral needs
• Designed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) targeting communication, social-emotional regulation, fine/gross motor skills, and early academics
• Collaborated daily with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paraprofessionals, and behavioral specialists to ensure holistic support
• Utilized structured teaching (TEACCH), visual supports, and sensory-based strategies to promote consistency and independence
• Rebuilt trust with families through weekly progress updates, behavior support plans, and goal-oriented home strategies

Project Manager – School Launch & Operations
PressOn Academy
July 2022 – June 2024

• Led the end-to-end project management of PressOn Academy’s two-year school launch, a K–8 charter school focused on equity and innovation in underserved communities
• Developed and executed a comprehensive 24-month project plan, including construction timelines, licensing milestones, curriculum rollout, staffing, procurement, and community engagement
• Oversaw a $1.8 million budget, managing vendor contracts, hiring timelines, and funding allocations across facilities, instructional materials, and technology infrastructure
• Directed cross-functional teams of 30+ professionals including architects, curriculum developers, HR coordinators, and IT specialists to meet phased deliverables
• Built internal project tracking systems using Airtable, Trello, and Microsoft Teams, ensuring full visibility on timelines, risk mitigation, and deliverables
• Facilitated recruitment, vetting, and onboarding of 35+ staff including school leadership, SPED personnel, and paraprofessionals
• Partnered with compliance officers and state education representatives to ensure all state/federal charter requirements were met pre-launch
• Delivered on-time and under-budget opening in Fall 2024 with full K–5 enrollment and grade-level waitlists
• Created SOPs and documentation for scale-up and replication in future sites across Ghana

Subject Matter Expert

DeKalb County School District

History Curriculum Renewal (December 2022)

• Identifying content gaps and redundancies across middle and high school history courses
• Aligning curriculum objectives with Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and best practices in history instruction
  Proposing strategies for embedding primary sources, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections
• Collaborating with district leaders and curriculum teams to refine pacing guides and unit overviews
  Ensuring equity of access by suggesting differentiated resources and scaffolding for diverse learners
• This work played a critical role in shaping a more inclusive, rigorous, and engaging Social Studies experience for DeKalb County students.

Social Studies Instructional Specialist

Dekalb County School District (September 2016 to June 2022) 

• Developed and implemented online, in-person, and virtual instructor-led learning in response to assessment of learner and instructor understanding. Adapted instructional materials to meet varied needs.
• Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate: United States History, World History, European History, World Geography and Government
• Created an organized training plan consisting of the target audiences, training assumptions, concepts, strategies, and equipment, learning objectives, sources of training information, and training duration.
• Facilitated, differentiated, and supported professional learning communities and instructor coaching sessions for individuals and teams to ensure effective social studies and Advanced Placement instruction for all students.
• Differentiated coaching methods in response to teacher and student needs to continuously support the success of educators and students.
• Ensure appropriate implementation of standards, instruction, and assessment to support student progress and achievement.