Chiara Smith
Fillmore
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and teaching. Adept at creating engaging learning materials, fostering student success, and utilizing technology to enhance educational experiences. Strong background in curriculum development, higher education teaching, and legal administration. Passionate about designing impactful training programs that empower individuals to acquire new skills and excel in their respective roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Lead - ELA
California Virtual Academies
Simi Valley
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained records of student progress, behavior, and attendance, ensuring compliance with district standards.
- Monitored feedback from learners regarding their experiences with online courses.
- Researched industry trends in education technology and best practices in online instruction.
- Designed assessments to measure student learning outcomes effectively.
- Developed multimedia elements such as video clips, audio files, animations and graphics for course delivery.
Dual Enrollment Specialist
California Virtual Academies
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Design, develop, and implement curriculum for dual enrollment courses in alignment with educational standards and student needs in a virtual environment.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and faculty to develop instructional materials, assessments, and lesson plans.
- Use Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track and report on student progress and engagement.
- Provide training to educators on best practices for integrating technology into lesson plans including utilizing VR and AI.
- Monitor and analyze course effectiveness, using feedback to improve instructional strategies and content.
- Coordinate with local colleges and universities to ensure compliance with enrollment procedures and policies.
Education
Master’s - Educational Leadership
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA09-2018
Skills
- Instructional design and curriculum development
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- Teacher training and development
- Technology integration in education
- Adult learning principles
- Project management
- Communication and collaboration
Accomplishments
- K12 Program Innovation Award
Timeline
Instructional Lead - ELA
California Virtual Academies
06.2025 - Current
Dual Enrollment Specialist
California Virtual Academies
08.2022 - 06.2025
Master’s - Educational Leadership
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
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