Areas of Expertise
10+ years of teaching experience in a variety of settings with learners of all ages.
Experienced in working with colleagues and/or subject matter experts to design and develop in person, fully online, and blended learning experiences to meet stated learning objectives. Strong background in learning theory, curriculum development, pedagogical methods and assessment tools as well as Learning Management Systems.
Support executive level professionals with internal and external communications.
Created communication and entry plans for industry professionals including presentations, print and digital publications, and social media content. Provided support in building and formatting resumes and presentation materials for hiring committees on behalf of candidates. Additionally supported senior administrators with internal and external communications, often working in collaboration across departments and with outside groups.
Experienced with data visualization, graphic design, and content creation for print and web.
Designed infographics and slides for district-level communications and public board presentations. Created, coded, and provided maintenance as the sole operator of the District website. I create flyers for print and web marketing of events and services as well as newsletter formatting and content creation for professional organizations.
15+ years experience in public and school libraries in reference, circulation, & children’s departments.
Skilled in curating and organizing collections of physical and digital content for a variety of audiences while adhering to intellectual property standards. Assist patrons and staff in navigating print & digital collections and developing research & technology skills.
Additional Areas of Interest
Subject matter expert on design-thinking theory/methods. Received training at Stanford d.School. Provide related professional learning and workshops for adult learners. Designed an introductory course around this topic for high school students. Have utilized concepts of human-centered design to reimagine physical spaces, processes, curriculum development, scheduling and more.
I think in pictures and enjoy creating art and sketchnotes. I have provided sketchnote designs for organizations summarizing key initiatives, presentations, and programs. I’ve also created sketchnotes live during keynote and/or workshop presentations.
Project management skills particularly in complex situations requiring flexibility and adherence to strict timelines. This is highlighted in the full build out of a STEM program from marketing to implementation in 6 months with components moving between different constituencies.
Christy Brennan 