Rachel Kent, MLS

Experience

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  Wharton ISD

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Educator

  Communicated progress and objectives by writing detailed reports to stakeholders every three weeks. Analyzed historical learner data to identify Student Learning Outcomes and evaluated learning with formative and summative assessments to increase standardized test scores by 20%.

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  Damon ISD

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  Educator

  Disseminated performance data for 4 departments monthly to guide instructionResearched and enhanced differentiated training activitiesConducted needs assessments to identify and address gaps and opportunities every three weeksAwarded Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2012

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  Polly Ryon Middle School

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

  Educator

  Created training activities for maximum knowledge transfer for 100-130 learnersTrained educators at a conference on the topic of educational technology platforms to encourage the improvement of student engagement and performanceAnalyzed instructional strategies and curriculum guidelines to improve learner performance weekly

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  Reading Junior High

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2024

  Media Specialist

  Authored blended learning tutorials following the ADDIE process on the topic of digital resources utilized by 3600 users across 4 campuses that increased database usage Advised staff of 97 members on Canvas LMS (learning management system) usage and integrationLed onboarding sessions yearly to an average of 7 new faculty membersDesigned instructor-led training and delivered engaging, hands-on learning experiences for 1200 learners using both print and digital formatsSpearheaded family engagement events that incorporated digital resources, safe internet use, and engaging science, technology, engineering, and math activities Show less

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  IDOL Talent

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Instructional Designer

  Produced 3 eLearning courses with a subject matter expert using Storyline, and Camtasia. Developed 18 knowledge checks and 9 graded exams to test learners’ retention of material. Recorded and edited 54 lecture videos.

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  TeamHealth

  Sept 2024 - now

  Instructional Designer