Debra Guglielmini-Jackson

Experience

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  NYC Department of Education

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2014

  Assisted educators in the development of effective practices and gathered evidence of those practices in alignment with specific components of the Danielson Framework. Facilitated the development and execution of personalized online coursework for independent study courses for mixed ability learners.Co-developed data-based professional development for the school leadership team and staff trainings on a weekly basis throughout the school year and professional development days quarterly.Team leader for two user-centered design prototypes with the NYC iZone and Digital Ready NYC. Supported all teams and departments as-needed. Show less Founding staff member of a new public NYCDOE high school, assuming multiple roles and responsibilities as needed.Assisted with creating policies and procedures as the school grew with a special emphasis on Special Education support for educators and supporting the needs of all learners.Supported staff with instructional technology integration in a blended learning model.Reviewed and evaluated vendors of multiple online courses and learning management systems for classroom use.Co-planned and hosted a virtual iZone professional development session to connect schools and launch an educator share site.Developed founding documents, procedures, and protocols for a new school.Responsible for new teacher mentoring and mentoring support as the mentoring coordinator. Show less

  • Instructional Support Teacher & Digital Learning Facilitator

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Digital Coach

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Special Education Teacher

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2010
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  American Public University System

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Interactive e-Learning Architect

  Designed and developed creative learner-centered courses.Identified strength and growth areas, provided recommendations and offered to assist when applicable.Familiar with 508 compliance, copyright and utilizing OER materials.Built out courses in a Competency-based modality in an adaptive system.

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  American Public University System

  Jan 2025 - now

  Assistant Manager of Instructional Design

  Lead instructional designer for the school of STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.Designs and develops creative learner-centered courses using online learning theories, frameworks, principles and adult learning andragogy.Works with Subject Matter Experts and uses the expert content to architect an interactive and engaging digital learning experience for students. Ensures that the course objectives, institutional objectives and industry objectives are mapped to the content, assignments and assessments.Provides support, guidance and expertise to review and produce the final course in the LMS.Responsible for assisting with the documentation and team leadership during a large-scale migration from Sakai to Brightspace LMS. Show less