Kristyn Palazzolo

Experience

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  Brick by Brick

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Teacher

  Experienced lead teacher with expertise in LEGO Education programs across diverse school districts. Proficient in conducting interactive lessons and overseeing afterschool sessions for classes.

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  Mad Science

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Teacher

  Experienced lead teacher and classroom assistant specializing in science education across multiple school districts. Proficient in delivering hands-on lessons and managing afterschool sessions. Represented Mad Science at school functions, promoting science education and engaging students in interactive demonstrations.

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  Bricks 4 Kidz

  Nov 2014 - Sept 2015

  Teacher

  Experienced lead teacher specializing in LEGO Education programs across multiple school districts. Skilled in delivering hands-on lessons and managing afterschool sessions. Developed and adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs and interests, ensuring meaningful engagement for all participants.

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  Dorchester School District 2

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  School Library Media Specialist

  Enthusiastic middle school library media specialist with a proven track record in teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Awarded District Rookie Teacher of the Year in the first year. Skilled in integrating STEAM initiatives and robotics into the curriculum, and experienced in delivering professional development to colleagues. A committed leader actively involved in organizing school-wide events and contributing to multiple school committees and extracurricular activities, including the Administrative Leadership Team, STEAM Team, Literacy Committee, and Spelling Bee.Ask Me About: STEAM Initiatives, Robotics, Makerspace, Library Programming, Teacher Professional Development Show less

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  Engaging Creative Minds

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Director of Fun

  Experienced director proficient in planning and facilitating engaging activities for STEAM summer camps. Skilled in budget management, community outreach, and creating interactive learning environments. Committed to fostering creativity and innovation through STEAM initiatives.Ask Me About: Community Engagement, Creating Learning Environments,Summer Programming

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  Charleston County School District

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  School Library Media Specialist

  Dedicated educator with experience teaching diverse classes from kindergarten to fifth grade. Skilled in integrating technology and fostering 21st-century skills. Proficient in managing resources, organizing large events, creating YouTube videos for students, and engaging students in STEAM, robotics and computer science activities.Ask Me About: Code.org, Literacy Nights, STEAM Challenges, School Robotics, Morning News Show Programming, Community Events

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  Digital Promise

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Research Associate

  Dedicated research assistant with experience supporting senior scientists in the Learning Science Division. Skilled in utilizing coding software, transcription services, and qualitative analysis techniques. Proficient in conducting interviews, surveys, and data dissemination to support research initiatives.Ask Me About: Survey Analysis, Educator Interviews, Research

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  Digital Promise

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  Experienced professional adept at driving project success and fostering participant engagement in educational initiatives. Skilled in collaborative goal-setting, project planning, recruitment, budget management, and communications development. Proficient in utilizing project management tools to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity.Ask Me About: Reinvent the Classroom, Edcamps, Maker Learning, Micro-credentials, Computational Thinking Experienced in crafting and delivering professional development experiences focused on enhancing teacher effectiveness. Skilled in utilizing insights to refine learning designs and fostering outreach and engagement through various channels. Proficient in evaluating program impact, setting goals, and representing organizations at conferences.Ask Me About: Project Topeka AI Writing Tool, Maker Learning Report, Educator Training and Engagement, Pardot, Asana

  • Project Manager of Professional Learning

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Program Associate, Educator Engagement

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Code.org

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2024

  Dedicated professional committed to advancing computer science education among Native American and Indigenous communities. Excels in strategic partnership development, culturally tailored curriculum implementation, and community engagement. Proven track record in program leadership, strategic planning, performance tracking, project and portfolio management, and outreach collaboration.Ask Me About: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Initiative, Computer Science Inclusion, Computer Science Integration and Training, Portfolio Management Show less Dynamic project manager with a proven track record in management and strategic initiatives for educational CS programming. Excels in orchestrating high-profile events, training sessions, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional teams. Experienced in event logistics, strategic planning, team onboarding processes, Asana, and fostering collaborative partnerships.Ask Me About: Code.org's 10th Anniversary Gala, National Launch of Teacher Applications, Facilitator Training Summit, Asana Team Onboarding, Virtual Regional Partner Summit Show less

  • Program Manager of K-12 Education

    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Project Manager of Education Programs and Operations

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2023
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  The College Board

  Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  Director, Project Manager of Professional Learning and Instruction, Career Kickstart
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  Code.org

  Dec 2024 - now

  Coalition Engagement Manager