Training Specialist

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Kari Eleanor Kroll

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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LMS Management Training Specialist

Self-motivated training developer capable of taking idea through execution with passion for continuous learning. Content builder proven to quickly learn new delivery methods that optimize learning experience. Recognized success in cultivating effective working relationships with adaptive communication skills and global perspective EXPERIENCE

Osseo Area Schools, Adult Education Instructor

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota July 2014 – Present

Teach English and computer skills to immigrants and refugees in a performance based adult program.

• Apply extensive knowledge of adult learning theories to build content that conveys complex content in a meaningful way to engage learners with diverse backgrounds and language abilities.

• Use hybrid-Flex learning model over Google Classroom and Google Meets

• Enter, track, and analyze student data in statewide student database system (MNABE SID).

• Train, coach and manage five teaching assistants. German School of Riga, International School Teacher Riga, Latvia August 2023 – June 2024

Taught English, Media Studies, German and World History at a German/Russian school.

• Delivered effective bilingual instruction in both German and English fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding.

• Initiated school-wide standardized testing program (NWEA-MAP) managing all aspects of the project: data entry, database management, proctor training and data analysis of test results.

• Designed and developed curriculum ensuring alignment with American, German and International School (IB) standards and Latvian laws.

Wayzata High School, German Teacher

Plymouth, Minnesota February 2016 – June 2023

Leveraged passion for technology to learn new systems to deliver content to learners in diverse learning environments.

• Authored content, troubleshot and maintained six courses per year for 250 students, ranging in skill from beginner to advanced college placement in the Canvas Learning Management System.

• Conducted daily synchronous online courses over Zoom, logging over 680 hours of online teaching in a 9-month period from 2020-2021.

• Planned, organized and led a 3-week German exchange in Düsseldorf. District 287 and District 279, Alternative Education Teacher Hopkins, Minnesota August 2014 – February 2016

Provided creative alternative learning solutions for diverse students with varying abilities in a juvenile detention facility and a drug rehabilitation center in a trauma-responsive and healing-centered program.

• Guided clients and families, effectively resolving conflicts using interpersonal skills restorative justice and conflict resolution.

• Developed techniques using technology for engaging challenging learners, successfully involving students in various educational environments both on-line and in-person. Paladin Career & Technical High School, Project Supervisor Blaine, Minnesota September 2013 – March 2014

Orchestrated, led, and actively participated in experiential, learning experiences designed to engage and support students in their educational journey.

• Assisted students in planning, executing, and completing their individual projects, concurrently managing up to 20 student projects at a time.

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Rasmussen College, General Education Coordinator

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota October 2007 – August 2013 Chaired department at a four-year college serving adult learners with diverse backgrounds, balancing instructional responsibilities with program leadership.

• Spearheaded college-wide initiative across 9 campuses in reading proficiency, enhancing the overall educational experience of all students through innovative curriculum development and faculty training.

• Pioneered a live synchronous media course across 3 campuses using Adobe Connect, promoting effective and interactive learning experiences.

• Courses Taught: Interpersonal Communication, Analytical Writing, College Composition, Creative Writing, Visual Communication in the Media.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Madison

• M.A. English

• B.S. Education

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft 365

• Google Suite

• SMART Board

• Zoom/Teams/Meets

• Canvas LMS

• Basic Python

• Basic HTML

• Moodle

• Edupage

• Illuminate SIS

• Skyward

• Frontline

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• English (C2-Native Speaker)

• German (C1-Advanced)

• French (B1-Intermediate)

• Latvian (A2-Elementary)

• Spanish (A1-Beginner)

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