Karen Huffman

Karen Huffman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Designer | Content Developer | Postsecondary Liaison

  • Education

    • University of Maryland Global Campus

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      Masters of Distance Education Educational/Instructional Media Design

      Well-versed in pedagogical literature and multiple web-based learning systems with experience in designing and editing online coursework with exceptional results. Capstone project focused on the presence of online informal learning and training in the workplace and how such practices are being used to meet individual and organizational needs.

    • Clemson University

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      Political Science & Economics Secondary Education and Teaching

      Learned how to teach, lead, research, and serve in partnership with education and community stakeholders.

  • Experience

    • The Resolution Center

      Feb 2006 - Jan 2008
      Program Associate

      Facilitated conferences with community stakeholders and state agency representatives to assist with the development of discharge plans while incorporating human performance improvement theory and learning theory into product and program evaluation. Served as primary contact for Family Team Meeting activities, arranged meetings, wrote and developed plans while working collaboratively with staff and volunteers and managing mediation caseload.

    • 3-C Institute for Social Development

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
      Content Editor

      Developed multiple online courses using distance education principles and techniques, particularly asynchronous communication in addition to writing and editing material for several websites devoted to web-based training. Created large-scale Microsoft PowerPoint presentations that were incorporated into an online course player, complete with video and accompanying text. Helped create and deliver online and in-person tools that promoted positive social, emotional, and mental health using innovative technology that supported evidence-based practices and research. Researched user preferences and knowledge retention in e-learning environments. Weniger anzeigen

    • Central Texas College

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
      Instructor

      Taught Academic Research Using the Internet, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel courses to members of the United States Army and Department of Defense Employees. Created and edited course materials, presenting them in face-to-face and online environments.

    • Freedom Learning Group

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
      SME Content Developer

      Wrote and edited content for eLearning materials, with an emphasis on economics.

    • Fairfax County Public Schools

      Aug 2019 - Jun 2023
      Program Support, College Success and School Counseling

      Supported initiatives designed to increase college access and success while highlighting the vast postsecondary pathways available to all students.

    • United States Department of Defense

      Aug 2024 - now
      Educator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Learning Design and Technology

      University of Maryland Global Campus
      Jun 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • FRG Leader

      Issued by US Army
      US ArmyAssociated with Karen Huffman
    • Coach

      Issued by Child Youth Family Services on Mar 2024
      Child Youth Family ServicesAssociated with Karen Huffman
    • Softball Coach

      Issued by Park District of Highland Park on Mar 2021
      Park District of Highland ParkAssociated with Karen Huffman
    • Coach/Volunteer

      Issued by Little League International on Feb 2017
      Little League InternationalAssociated with Karen Huffman
    • Secretary

      Issued by CWP Parent Advisory Council on Sept 2012
      CWP Parent Advisory CouncilAssociated with Karen Huffman
    • Secretary

      Issued by WSES PTA on May 2019
      WSES PTAAssociated with Karen Huffman