Kripa Sundar, PhD

(NarayanKripa Sundararajan)

www.kripasundar.com LinkedIn Google Scholar

Twitter: @KripaSundar adcjpn@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights

• Expert understanding of adult learning concepts and strategies, including multi-modal training methods, tools/systems, virtual/e-learning, curriculum development, training delivery and metrics/reporting

• Identified areas of need, developed training plan, coordinated resources, and communicated with subject matter experts, facilitators, learners, technical team, and administrators to increase impact on learning

• Designed and facilitated online, blended and in person adult learning experiences in line with learning sciences principles including:

o Defined learning objectives, targets, and metrics o Assessed current performance

o Designed instruction and media using evidence-based strategies

• Designed, authored, developed, and administered resources (materials, guides, and examples) on websites and in LMS (learning management systems)

• Formulated and executed evaluation plans to identify and assess program metrics towards improvements in process, content, and communication

• Managed an initiative including project reporting and administration, resource management, stakeholder management, project planning, and communications

• Accomplished researcher with 170+ citations in high impact scientific journals Professional Experience

Independent Consultant August 2019

• Consult for edtech start-up focusing on knowledge sharpening.

• Design and write online course module on the science of learning for the experiential classroom.

• Review course modules for leading instructional design firm

• Present science of learning principles to edtech firm focused on literacy development

• Use Twitter handle @LearnIncognito to share daily tips and resources.

• Participate in twitter chats, podcasts, etc

Adjunct Professor August 2019 – December 2019

Washington State University

● Design and teach EdPsy 505 Research Methods for graduate students. Learning Science Specialist December 2018 – August 2019 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

● Manage Course of Mind, ISTE’s learning sciences initiative (deliverables, Twitter handle, and website).

● Design online course structure modeling learning sciences.

● Design research protocols as necessary for state policy reviews.

● Advise on the integration of learning sciences into ISTE’s products and services including those related to the ISTE Standards, ISTE U, and the Seal of Alignment.

● Produce podcast episodes that raise awareness about topics in learning sciences.

● Host webinars for professional learning.

● Write and edit blog posts on the application of learning sciences, with and without technology. www.kripasundar.com LinkedIn Google Scholar Twitter: @KripaSundar adcjpn@r.postjobfree.com

● Organize and host a professional workshop on making better educational technology purchasing decisions by considering the learning sciences and district context.

● Present and facilitate discussions on incorporating learning sciences at ISTE19 vendors and K12 staff.

● Manage communication between the ISTE staff, key project personnel, external liaisons, project participants, and contractors.

Emerging Technologist / (Graduate) Assistant January 2016 – May 2018 Learning Innovations, Academic Outreach & Innovation, Washington State University

● Offer instructional design support for technology enabled learning instruction face to face and online.

● Design online courses working with subject matter experts (SME).

● Design and develop online course for SME to learn how to use learning management system, multimedia tools, classroom technology, and instructional strategies.

● Conceptualize and host Community of Practice meetings to share successes and plan for improvement.

(Graduate) Research Assistant August 2013 – November 2018 Learning & Performance Research Center, Washington State University

● Lead multiple research studies, including meta-analyses, using quantitative and mixed methods.

● Build and implement surveys on Qualtrics to inform evidence based decision-making.

● Design and implement instruments, methods, and protocols for research and evaluation.

● Conduct individual and focus group interviews

● Complete documentation and file for Institutional Review Board (IRB) exemption to execute domestic and international research projects.

Associate January 2012 - March 2013

IndigoEdge Management Consultancy Pvt. Ltd

● Designed and executed primary and secondary market research.

● Proposed growth strategy and operationalized key metrics for two start-up businesses.

● Pitched franchising opportunities and private equity investments to early stage businesses. Audit Assistant August 2010 - October 2011

Deloitte & Touche Assurance and Enterprise Risk Services India Pvt. Ltd

● Assisted conducting financial (external) audits of various companies in the U.S. insurance industry

● Was part of the editorial team for Deloitte’s internal magazine. Education & Certifications

PhD. in Educational Psychology 2018

College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman. M.A. in Education 2015

Emphasis: Educational Psychology

College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman. Bachelors in Commerce, Professional 2010

Emphasis: Finance

Christ College, Bangalore University, Bangalore.

Certifications

2016

Excellence in Online Teaching

Washington State University Global Campus

Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting 2010

Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA), London

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