Instructional Designer, Instructor, Storyline, Captivate, Dreamweaver
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CATHY M. PEARSON
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
I have served in the classroom eight years as a teacher and as an instructional specialist at the college level for three years. I now work as an instructional designer after recently completing a M.Ed. Program in Instructional Design and Development at the University of Georgia, Gwinnett Campus. I am proficient in Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and PowerPoint. I would like to work as an instructional designer to apply adult learning theory to instructional design models to produce elearning courses utilizing technology and media tools in order to enhance performance outcomes in today’s learning systems. My previous background includes mainframe computer programming, production support, customer support, and technical documentation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA QUICKSTART, Atlanta, GA July 2015 - present
Instructional Designer/Instructor
Contractor responsible for developing design documents and storyboards for courses to support Shire/Baxalta biopharmaceutical startup initiatives. Instruct various face-to-face classes within the Manufacturing, Quality and New Employment tracks.
GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Covington, GA 2012 - 2015
Math Instructional Specialist
Responsible for coaching and curriculum design for students in all math classes taught at the technical college. Presented workshops for COMPASS test preparation and specific math concepts. Facilitated career guidance sessions in technical fields and majors along with math tutoring.
PEACHTREE HOPE CHARTER SCHOOL, Atlanta, GA 2010– 2011
Mathematics/Science Teacher
After extensive training on the SABIS Point Teaching system, I was primary instructor for 4th and 5th graders in math and science. Developed effective lesson plans that included hands-on activities for every content lesson, implemented the “prefect” system in classroom which established a team mentoring environment between the students, and supervised tutorial sessions. Also responsible for Math Intensive classes three times a week for 3rd – 5th graders. Assisted with development of school’s first Math Competition Team.
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GREENFOREST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Decatur, GA 2003– 2010
Mathematics Teacher
Responsible for development of lessons plans, implementation of content area lessons, and daily inspiration of middle and high school students in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math and Dance. Facilitated assessments and projects, supervised parent involvement through communication and feedback, provided tutorial sessions and positive classroom management. Responsible for program development of special events and activities.
SUNTRUST BANK, Atlanta, GA 2000 – 2001
Information Reporting Manager
Responsible for the production of all reports used to evaluate revenue produced by the XAA (Extended Account Analysis) system, maintaining large client databases and implementing changes throughout the production system in order to broaden interdepartmental functioning with each banking line of business.
COMPUWARE CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA 1998 – 1999
Consultant
Developed and maintained an Issues and Problems database and handbook used in monitoring the logical partitions of the MVS computer mainframe (LPAR) for year 2000 testing. Conducted scanning of program code with MDI data scanner to determine date issues and correct them for selected applications.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA 1992 – 1998
Developer/Analyst
Designed and constructed batch and online systems and subsystems using COBOL in a DB2 database environment with CICS applications. Also maintained an integrated database (IDMS) using an application development system (ADSO) and produced reports using the report generator Easytrieve for Billing and Rating departments. Developed and maintained a Microsoft ACCESS database for the Clearances department.
EDUCATION
BS, Mathematics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Core - A+ Certification, OmniTech Solutions, Decatur, GA
M.ED, Instructional Design and Development, University of Georgia, Lawrenceville, GA
Graduation Date: August 2015
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ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS
TAG – Technology Association of Georgia
ATD – Association of Talent Development - Greater Atlanta Chapter
Kappa Delta Pi – Beta Kappa Chapter – Education Honor Society – University of Georgia
GaTA – Georgia Tutoring Association
Hands on Atlanta – Service Volunteer
REFERENCES
Mr. James Sanford
Training Coordinator
Georgia QuickStart
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Ms. Kimberley Sloan
Student Success & Learning Support Center Director
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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Ms. Andrea George
Instructor
Georgia QuickStart
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