Learning & Development Professional

DANI SIMPSON, M.Ed

720-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/danisimpson-548666363 Denver, CO PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Learning & Development professional with 10+ years of experience designing scalable curriculum and training programs that drive measurable performance outcomes. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, using performance data and analytics to guide program strategy, and standardizing instructional frameworks across multiple sites. Skilled in leveraging AI tools to accelerate content development and surface data-driven insights. Seeking to bring expertise in instructional design, program management, and stakeholder communication to a role in learning & development, workforce development, or education technology.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Learning & Development (L&D) • Instructional Design (ADDIE Framework) • Curriculum & Program Design Training Needs Analysis • Cross-Functional Leadership • Data-Driven Decision Making Stakeholder & Relationship Management • Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Performance Analytics & Reporting Project & Workstream Management • AI-Assisted Content Development • 1:1 Coaching & Peer Development Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Tableau, Oracle, Salesforce, Zoom, Teams, Canvas LMS, Renaissance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cherry Creek School District — West Middle School 2020 – Present Eighth Grade English Teacher and Department Coordinator Curriculum Design Team Leadership Data Analysis Technology Integration

• Led a cross-functional team of 12 educators to design and implement standards-aligned training programs, driving a 50%+ increase in team performance growth and improving program consistency department-wide.

• Designed and facilitated professional development programs for adult learners, using performance data and analytics to identify trends, target interventions, and guide continuous improvement.

• Managed the simultaneous design, delivery, and iteration of 3 distinct curriculum tracks, balancing competing priorities and deadlines through strong project management and rapid context-switching.

• Built a scalable instructional framework adopted across 15 sites district-wide, standardizing program delivery and creating a consistent, repeatable model for training rollout.

• Delivered a personal performance growth rate of 89%, ranking among top performers through intentional, data- informed program design.

• Modernized digital training delivery across multiple platforms, improving engagement and streamlining how assessments were built, delivered, and analyzed.

• Managed department budget for instructional tools and learning resources, ensuring cost-effective allocation of program funding.

Douglas County School District — SkyView Academy 2017 – 2020 Sixth Grade English Teacher

Curriculum Design Program Delivery Differentiated Instruction

• Designed and delivered differentiated training curriculum for 120+ learners annually, supporting equitable outcomes across a wide range of skill levels and backgrounds.

• Rebuilt curriculum from the ground up during a transition to a new program level, demonstrating the ability to quickly absorb new content, restructure programs, and deliver effectively under changing conditions.

• Managed relationships across a complex, multi-stakeholder ecosystem — learners, families, co-facilitators, support staff, and organizational leadership — tailoring communication to each audience and building trust at every level.

• Assessed individual performance and delivered structured, personalized feedback to drive continuous improvement and skill mastery.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

University of Colorado Denver — Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction 2017 – 2019 Colorado State University — Bachelor of Liberal Arts, English Literature 2012 – 2016 Cognitive Coaching Trained — CCSD, Center for Cognitive Coaching 2026 ADDITIONAL

Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

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