Jacqueline Murray

Experience

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  Gwinnett County Public Schools

  Jul 2006 - May 2022

  • Recruited, trained, and managed 18 teams (65+ SMEs) to develop 60-120 annual large-scale assessments, K-12, ensuring validity, reliability, and alignment with state standards.• Directed cross-functional teams to produce online and print-ready assessments, overseeing the entire process from blueprint creation to final delivery.• Analyzed district-wide assessment performance data for 188,000 students, providing actionable insights to educators and administrators.• Designed and delivered professional development programs for 141 schools, focusing on assessment literacy and data-driven instruction. Show less • Engaged with district, state, and national representatives to support assessment administration and student intervention programs.• Led professional learning sessions for over 40 staff members and 50+ parents, fostering a collaborative learning community.• Managed new teacher orientation and mentoring programs, supporting the growth and development of 20+ educators.• Supervised the scheduling, security, and administration of student assessments, ensuring compliance with all regulations. Show less

  • Assessment Coordinator

    May 2017 - May 2022

  • Assistant Principal

    Jun 2016 - May 2017

  • Assessment Coach

    Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Teacher

    Jul 2006 - Dec 2015
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  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

  Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

  Manager, Assessment Development

  • Led cross-functional teams in the development, maintenance, and psychometric analysis of state and national assessments, including the HMH Reading Growth Measure and the Foundational Literacy Assessment.• Partnered with cross-functional leaders across Sales, Engineering, Research, and Product Management to create innovative assessment solutions tailored to state and district needs.• Delivered impactful presentations and created compelling content to educate stakeholders and support adoption of assessment products aligned with national and state standards. Show less

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  NWEA

  Feb 2024 - now

  Manager, Assessment Design

  • Lead a team of six assessment specialists in the development of K-12 assessment items, blueprints, forms, and reading passages aligned with state and federal standards.• Oversee the creation of assessments for the New York State Department of Education, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality and timeline standards.• Analyze psychometric data to guide item revisions, enhance item pool quality, and ensure alignment with reporting objectives.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative assessment solutions, leveraging AI and machine learning to improve efficiency and outcomes.• Spearheaded think tanks to design complex, interactive science, math, and ELA items, enhancing the breadth and depth of assessment offerings.• Serve as an assessment expert on technical advisory committees, providing strategic insights to drive product development. Show less