Laura Ewing, PhD, PMP

Experience

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  CSU Monterey Bay

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

  Faculty Lecturer
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  University of Tampa

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Adjunct English Instructor
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  University of South Florida

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2015

  Curriculum Developer, Assistant Writing Center Director, Instructor

  Collaborated with the Director to create an employee manual with user instructions for online consultants and ongoing professional development.➡Notable Accomplishments📌Conducted an in-depth review and analysis of the performance of eight (8) software programs to ensure efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and contract availability. Presented sound recommendations for improvements that successfully increased reliability and clarity.📌Developed and coordinated Writing and Editing Workshops for faculty, staff, and students. Managed the Writing Center’s social media presence in compliance with University policies.📌Designed online courses to align with the in-person curriculum. I taught introductory writing and research, advanced composition, business writing, and field-specific courses in communications for engineers.📌Supervised and evaluated incoming graduate teaching assistants. Show less

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  Laura Ewing Consulting

  Nov 2013 - now

  Instructional Designer, Technical Writer, and Editor

  Subject matter expert contracted to develop courses in Writing Studies, Education, and Corporate Learning Skills. I serve a diverse client base as an Instructional Designer, Trainer, and Program Development Leader that included Coursera, Freedom Learning Group, Open AI, Saylor Academy, Young Peacebuilders NGO, and the English Research Institute. I utilized adult learning principles, primarily the ADDIE method [analysis, design, develop, implement, evaluate] and Backward Design [learning outcomes and assessments developed prior to lessons].➡Selected Client Engagements📌Created and scaled (MOOCs- Massive Open Online Courses) a 5-course multi-level series for English Language Learners for Saylor Academy which is consistently among its most popular and highly rated course series. 📌Developed a comprehensive training program by seamlessly merging pre-existing eLearning material with original content, catering to students preparing for the Florida State Teaching Certification Exam's Reading, Writing, and Language Usage competencies.📌Oversaw program development from initial research to implementation, creating trainer and technical manuals adhering to organizational objectives for 7+ unique programs in Africa, South Asia, and North America for a peacebuilding NGO. 📌Researched topics in education and digital communication studies to train artificial intelligence models.📌Instrumental in developing and delivering business English-language training for 50+ professionals in Japan.📌Synthesized organizational data into a report that was used to successfully renew an annual grant with the Rotary International of Traverse City, MI for Young Peacebuilders. Show less

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  American Red Cross

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  Chair of Station

  ➡Notable Accomplishments 📌Assisted in the coordination of communications strategy principally focused on digital engagement and education about the Hero Care Network to military families. I made recommendations on strategies to communicate and engage military families more effectively in the utilization of the Hero Care Network and the Hero Care Application.📌Analyzed program procedures and developed plans, goals, and initiatives to ensure all of the DoD Memoranda of Understanding requirements met prompt deadlines. All documentation met the style and branding requirements of the National American Red Cross. 📌Represented the Red Cross in internal and external stakeholder meetings, including Red Cross National Leadership and Department of Defense Leadership.📌Presented workshops on DoD privacy regulations and Operations Security as operational policies applied to volunteer cohorts. Show less

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  American University

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  ➡Notable Accomplishments 📌Led project management of new programming technical communication, including evaluating technical communication programs in 17 universities, collaborating with fellow experts, and coordinating with matrix leadership to successfully launch graduate-level training. 📌Presented a successful university-wide DEI-focused professional development program. 📌Nominated for the 2021 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Mentorship of Student Research Award. Show less

  • Curriculum Developer, Professor

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Aug 2018 - May 2019
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  Eckerd College

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  Visiting Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Director of Writing Portfolio Program

  Utilized Moodle LMS supplemented with Articulate Storyline, Audacity, Adobe Premiere Pro, Miro and Google Drive to teach seven (7) courses per year in Technical Communication, Academic Writing Process, Textual Analysis, and Persuasive Writing to over 100 undergraduate students.Directed the Writing Portfolio Program, a graduation requirement, which included leading training for faculty readers, hosting an information session for students, and communicating information about the program’s progress to college leadership.Led 25 interdisciplinary faculty members to assess over 350 senior-level student writing portfolios and served as an advanced-level reader for submission assessment. ➡Ongoing Program Success 📌Delivered specific, constructive, solution-oriented feedback and clear recommendations for continuous learning and improvement that resulted in a record number of submissions in the Spring 2024 Semester.➡Course Development, Portfolio Innovation, and Success Measurement📌Created course-specific learning objectives and developed performance measurement tools based on the college’s Key Performance Indicators that highlighted course effectiveness in student surveys. 📌Introduced improvements in the continuity of course documentation using tools like Google Forms, sheets, and docs ensuring that all stakeholders were engaged.📌Guided students to go beyond traditional essays/research to develop academic arguments in visual, aural, and spatial capacities, mostly seen through infographics, websites, social media campaigns, podcasts, and videos.📌Surveyed students and conferred with colleagues to develop a new Professional Writing Course that aligned with the college’s academic structure and accreditation requirements and featured ethical communication, analytical research, user experience (UX) design, and 508/ADA compliance. Show less

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  Spathe Systems

  Dec 2024 - now

  Instructional Systems Designer

  Support the Joint Special Operations University in developing and implementing effective training programs. ➡Key Capabilities📌Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather insights, validate content accuracy, and simplify complex technical concepts for effective learning materials.📌Develop and enforce quality standards for instructional design, ensuring consistency in style, formatting, and accessibility.📌 Leverage instructional design tools and platforms like Articulate Storyline 360, RISE, Captivate, and Blackboard (Original and Ultra) for impactful course development. Show less