Alison McFadden

Experience

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  Elmhurst College

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Child Care Center Director

  Hiring and training qualified staff members; collaborating with other Student Affairs division members; keeping track of weekly budgets/expenses; communicating and building rapport with parents and other members of the Elmhurst community.

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  Jay Pritzker Academy

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  5th/6th Science/Social Studies Teacher
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  Providence St. Mel

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  4th Grade Teacher

  Taught 4th grade general subjects, planned and implemented age-appropriate and differentiated lessons; attended weekly PD sessions; collaborated with lower school faculty; communicated effectively with parents, faculty, and staff.

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  Pearson

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2024

  Led the design, development, and implementation of virtual instruction and advising services for partner schools and district partners.Worked with internal and customer stakeholders to identify and solution service needs, improvements, and innovations.Managed the service intake form, discovery processes, backlog, development cycles, and service roadmap.Established service line initiatives, outlined initiative key results and performance indicators, and was accountable for initiative deliverables.Developed and executed project plans and change management plans to support continuous improvement initiatives.Stayed current on instructional research-based practices and policies, procedures, and legislation pertinent to teaching and instruction.Made key decisions related to overall strategy, customer relationships, and initiated policy and process changes with broad customer impact.Ensured service line outcomes, including developing high-quality instructors, student achievement, program success, and stakeholder satisfaction.Oversaw policies, procedures, operations, and resources needed to deliver quality services, achieving strategic and financial objectives.Managed billing, reporting, staffing, certification models, hiring, evaluation and management, and customer handbooks. Show less

  • Senior Instructional Facilitation Analyst

    Apr 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Teaching Services Lead

    Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Master Teacher/Social Studies Teacher

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Nexus Academy Success Coach

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Victors Home Solutions

  Jun 2024 - now

  Learning And Development Specialist

  In my role, I collaborate with managers to identify learning needs and create relevant, engaging, and impactful learning content. I develop and curate a diverse range of training materials, including presentations, videos, interactive activities, and assessments, to support various learning modalities. I ensure that all learning content aligns with the organization’s goals, values, and policies while incorporating industry best practices and innovative learning techniques.I deliver management training sessions or facilitate workshops as needed, covering topics such as performance management, communication, conflict resolution, and team building. I also research, evaluate, and recommend learning management systems (LMS) or other learning platforms to support the organization’s training needs.I build, implement, and maintain the learning and development system, ensuring a user-friendly and efficient experience for employees and managers. Additionally, I oversee the integration of various learning resources, including e-learning modules, webinars, workshops, and other training materials. I monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the learning system through data analysis and feedback, making continuous improvements to enhance the learning experience. Show less