Kirstin Morrison

Experience

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Aug 2001 - May 2003

  Student Worker at Challenger Learning Center

  • Assist in the development and implementation of distance learning curriculum• Design web pages with Dreamweaver

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  West Virginia University

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Undergraduate Researcher at Virtual Environments Lab

  • Research sonification of large datasets• Prepare a presentation and paper on summer work• Publish as a co-author on research

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  Wheeling University

  Aug 2003 - May 2004

  Resident Assistant

  • Monitor 300 residents in co-ed dormitory• Build community among residents

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Undergraduate Researcher

  • Contribute to the Ship Surveillance Tool Project• Program C++ to plot real-time ship tracking data during launches• Debug “archive” feature of the SST• Augment display features

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  Wheeling University

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Area Assistant

  • Support staff of 7 Resident Assistants• Hire and manage a staff of 10 Check-in Deskworkers• Monitor 300 residents in co-ed dormitory• Build community among residents and staff

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  Regional Math Science Center

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Instructor and Head Resident

  • Instruct the Algebra II course• Supervise a staff of 8 Tutor/Counselors• Coordinate daily activities for 50 residential students• Plan weekend and evening programming and trips

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  • Instruct weekly Computer Science laboratory• Cooperatively design curriculum for introductory JAVA course• Guide undergraduate student learning through office hours • Contribute to research on intuitive literacy software• Assist with hosting teacher training workshops

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2006 - May 2006

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2005 - Dec 2005
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  Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP)

  Jun 2006 - May 2007

  • Assist with weekend Algebra, Probability and JAVA programs • Instruct Algebra II and Geometry courses for accelerated learners • Partner with teaching assistant to enhance student experience

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2006 - May 2007

  • Instructor

    Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  National Science Foundation Fellow

  • Conduct research with assistive technology • Examine methods of adaptive literacy software• Volunteer at Chapel Hill High through INSPIRE Program

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  Woods Charter School

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

  Mathematics Teacher

  • Develop and align curriculum to both the NC Standard Course of Study and Core Knowledge • Differentiate for accelerated, on-track, and struggling students in the same classroom• Instruct Middle School Math, High School Math, and Computer Science (JAVA, Alice, Lego Mindstorms)• Coordinate school PromWebsite Manager and Technology Facilitator:• Manage school website and email accounts • Train teachers and staff through tailored technology professional development• Author school’s first technology plan in collaboration with Technology Team• Plan, budget, purchase, and launch school’s first computer lab and mobile laptop carts Show less

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  Cary Academy

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  Upper School Mathematics and SAS Programming Teacher

  • Design technology-infused, differentiated lessons in 1:1 classrooms• Nurture positive relationships with highly driven students and their parents• Accomodate the needs of students across courses, grades, and ability levels• Spearhead new SAS Programming courseJunior Grade Level Leader: • Supervise team of junior advisors• Create and enrich junior advisory curriculum• Coordinate annual junior class trip to Washington D.C. and Junior/Senior PromInstructional Technology Facilitator:• Collaborate with Instructional Technology Team to host Summer Technology Institute Conference for educators• Customize and present professional development for upper school math department • Facilitate colleagues’ integration of technology into classroom lessons• Author Algebra 1 virtual textbook Show less

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  SAS

  Jul 2015 - now

  Senior Technical Learning and Development Specialist (April 2021 - Present)Technical Learning and Development Specialist (September 2018 - March 2021)• Apply proven instructional design principles to create engaging e-learning courses and learning assets for external SAS customers• Design comprehensible highly technical SAS programming and advanced analytics course content• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to plan, script, and record conceptual and demo content• Edit and produce video and interactive html components, such as practices, activities, questions, and quizzes• Create e-learning courses utilizing Articulate 360 Suite (Rise and Storyline)• Incorporate accessibility and universal design features for diverse learners, including design considerations, cc, and transcripts• Provide graphic design for e-learning and instructor-led training materials• Project manage simultaneous e-learning course projects and meet deliverable timelines• Create internal training resources and documentation• Nurture collaborative partnerships across teams with clear and respectful communication• Mentor and coach colleagues both on the team and company-wide Show less Technical Training Consultant (July 2016 - January 2018)Graduate Intern (July 2015 - July 2016)• Deliver face-to-face and virtual training to educators across the country on using data to inform instructional practice • Develop and refine EVAAS training materials• Collaborate with team to constantly improve client training experience • Managed SharePoint slide library to innovatively streamline client-specific versions of materials• Bolster internal team initiatives and processes Show less

  • Senior Technical Learning and Development Specialist, Education Division

    Oct 2018 - now

  • Instructional Systems Designer, Global Hosting & US Professional Services

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Technical Training Consultant, Educator Support Specialist, SAS EVAAS for K-12

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2018