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Laura Pollack

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Instructional Designer at Hummingbird Learning LLC
February 1, 2024 - Present
Developed one-to-one workforce development training including job aids on soft skills for Bundle; including productivity and organizational skills, managing change, fostering collaboration, conflict resolution and management, public speaking, and storytelling. Transformed a law and ethics course, including creating lesson videos, accessible alternative versions in Adobe PDF and closed captions for the AARC within a quick turnaround due to staff changes to meet a state deadline. Conduct needs analysis and provided recommendations on alignment maps and courses to improve learner engagement and development, and implemented build services in the LMS for faculty at LSU. Partnered with faculty at a higher education institution to create modules for the SME to review with Luminad. Adapted PDF documents interactivity and accessibility for Syniad Learning.
Instructional Designer and Development Analyst at Boundless Learning (formerly Pearson)
July 1, 2014 - February 1, 2024
Designed objectives-based, interactive, engaging multimedia, including scenarios and simulations from two-sentence concept to completion. Developed contextually rich, engaging, and objective-driven courses that focus on applicable real-world/workplace skills in partnership with graduate program faculty. Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new and revision of existing courses and interactive multimedia from concept to building in the LMS for accounting, analytics, business, computer science, engineering, nursing, political science, public health, epidemiology, and social work. Coached team members on instructional design and multimedia best practices, accessibility (A11y) requirements, technology tools and learning management systems, and consultation with academic partners and SMEs from diverse backgrounds.
Enrollment Advisor at Pearson Online Learning Services
February 1, 2010 - July 1, 2014
Discovered needs and concerns of prospects, demonstrated how programs could best meet those needs, and supported prospective students through admissions process to include registration completion. Met and exceeded targeted recruitment goals. Presented best practices and data results in cross-functional meetings with internal team for external academic partners. Worked collaboratively in team-focused environment to meet needs of prospective students and academic partners.
School Services Assistant at Orlando Museum of Art
January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2010
Implemented seven educator professional development workshops. Curated gallery of student artwork received from educators across three counties. Co-managed and supervised all gallery tours and learning programs, including giving gallery tours and coaching volunteers. Coached and supervised fifty-five tour guides and interns. Promoted resource center for teachers and students and initiated project that met new technology needs.

Education

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction at Western New England University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science, Art Education at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Master of Education at Western New England University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet