Kirsten Nardini

Experience

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  US Army CECOM @ Fort Monmouth

  Aug 1984 - Aug 1993

  Various Positions
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  Manchester Township School District

  Aug 1993 - Jun 1996

  Kindergarten Teacher

  Worked in the capacity as a Kindergarten Teacher. Developed & administered Kindergarten level curriculum. Initiated the Traveling Bear program which increased home/school communications. Basically, a stuffed animal and a journal were sent home with the student for the weekend. The student then wrote entries describing their family’s routine and weekend events. This information was incorporated into lesson plans and updated weekly including awareness of other families, cultures, literacy etc. Utilized class made videos and computers in presentations for parents. To gain independence on the computer created a main menu for students to use. Conducted the implementation of lesson plans were developed on an interdisciplinary thematic approach to instruction, weekly. This meant taking a book and creating lessons in math, science, language arts, music, and art from the story. Students were introduced to basic foreign language words and sentences. Three years’ experience working with ESL students from the Middle East. Administer tests, implement assigned lessons in Everyday Math, Science, Language Arts & Reading, tailor lessons, and complete all lessons. Evaluate and manage students according to set behavior policies, and classroom management practices. Show less

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  Merck

  Jun 1996 - May 1997

  Corporate Trainer

  Developed customized, & specialized materials for Merck’s pharmaceutical clients. On-site training was conducted on Merck’s prescription drug benefit software for their clients’ human resource branches (healthcare division). I administered the training to various levels of personnel. The training comprised of understanding Merck’s software, resolving technical issues, and security issues through a hands-on approach and written assessment. The clients’ participants were evaluated through written evaluations and required to attain an 80% or better in order to satisfy Merck’s requirements. Participants who did not receive the appropriate grade were required to repeat the training until such time an 80% was achieved. Feedback surveys were utilized at each session for future instructor trainings. This feedback was crucial in the customization and development of future training course materials. Traveled, 80% of time, to client site for training (nationally). Formal evaluations were conducted after training. Show less

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  Lab-Volt Systems , Inc

  May 1997 - Sept 2000

  Training Manager/Product Developer

  Initiated, developed, conducted & analyzed the teacher training program (as well as the training course materials) for national/international school districts (grades 5-12) & foreign government (Bahrain & Egypt) who purchased new technology labs. Oversaw and administered the technology teacher training programs instructing teachers in product software, hardware, curriculum activities, grade management usage, implementation and troubleshooting in their classrooms. Worked directly with US DOD & Egyptian Government installing a Technology lab in boys High School, in Ismalia. Planned, scheduled and traveled throughout USA, & observe former participants in their classrooms, provided them with written assessments regarding their implementation of the software, hardware and materials. Training course materials provided teachers with a statement of procedure (SOP) and understanding in completing each technology station (38 in all). Administered assessments daily and end of the course examinations to assess teachers’ knowledge & understanding of technology products and conduct data analysis. Developed and administered a specialized Train the Trainer program for teachers with no previous technology experience. Developed an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) for each Teacher to monitor their progress. Data analysis was utilized for future training development programs and by the scientists/engineers who developed products. Training presentations were conducted for small groups up to 2500 people, nationally throughout the USA & internationally (Egypt & Bahrain). Worldwide training sessions for employees were developed, prepared, organized, scheduled, and administered six times a year. Communicate effectively with internal teams such as business managers, project managers, sales and marketing personnel. Conducted troubleshooting at school locations and installed software programs as well as assemble computer hardware components for Technology lab. Traveled 90% Show less

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  MANALAPAN-ENGLISHTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOLS

  Aug 2000 - May 2002

  Instructional Coach/Technology Instructor

  Develop, conduct & administer high quality professional development workshops, classroom modeling and/or individual action-based consulting sessions for teachers, school administrators and district personnel. Directly responsible for initiating, developing and conducting daily/weekly training seminars for school district instructors (K-8) in Technology Education. Training class met their IDP requirements and consisted of introducing and demonstrating newly purchased software. Scheduled Teachers to attend additional training to meet their Professional Development Plan requirements. Training course materials were designed to instruct teachers on the fundamentals of the software. Address differentiated instruction & formative assessment with teachers to improve their practitioner skills and provide improved instruction for the students. Administered verbal assessments to determine understanding & learning. Managed training calendar. Communicated with Teachers on a consistent basis. Knowledge of current trends to develop & provide professional development workshops include teacher observations, assessments and strategies to improve practitioners, according to district and/or select school requirements. Teachers selected, model the new techniques and methods to their grade level Teachers. Work directly with Teachers, & Instructional Support Assistants offering feedback and support. Regularly met with Principal to provide guidance, discuss & analyze Teacher utilization & integration of technology in the classroom as well as implementation of newly acquired teaching strategies. Administered Technology curriculum & assessments for grades 4-6. Students were instructed in Microsoft products which were installed on a MAC computer requiring additional learning and understanding. Their uniqueness required additional implementation of basic keyboarding seminars for many of the staff. Utilized Hyper Studio to introduce students to developing multimedia presentations. Show less

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  Georgian Court University

  Jul 2022 - now

  Collaborate directly with faculty, staff, and students through workshops, face to face and remote training to enhance undergraduate curriculum/instruction through the usage of instructional technology. Support faculty in existing and introduce innovative technologies for their curriculum. Provide guidance for faculty/adjuncts in the transition from face to face to remote instruction through the use of new and existing university instructional technology systems. Develop technology guides and new materials for faculty/student usage of technology systems. Provide technical support and troubleshooting. Show less

  • Director, Instructional Technology & Design

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Instructional Technology Specialist

    Oct 2016 - now

  • Interim Director, Instructional Technology & Design

    Jul 2022 - Nov 2022