Amanda B.

Kruysman
coachhkay@gmail.com
Purdue University, May 2015 to December 2016
Masters of Science in Education: Learning Design and Technology
Focus on e-Learning, Learner and Need Analysis, Instructional Technology
Clemson University, August 2007 to May 2010
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education English
Certification: English (Highly Qualified), Gifted and Talented Add On
Skills:
Collaborate with a variety of SMEs, stakeholders, and learners to create feasible learning products and outcomes
Conduct needs analysis and identify gaps in knowledge and training
Conduct learner analysis and create evaluations of current trainings ability to meet objectives
Craft materials and objectives that can be assessed and evaluated
Create training materials, handbooks, curriculum guides to be used by trainers and facilitators
Build e-learning modules using rapid-prototyping as well as storyboarding.
Leadership:
2015 Lead PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator - one of 30 nationwide, Fort Mill, SC.
SXSWedu Advisory Board Member- Austin, TX.
Panel Presenter SXSWedu 2015, 2017 National Conference, Austin, TX.
Lead STEAM Teacher - August 2016 to Present
Oakdale Elementary School, Rock Hill, S.C.
-Design STEAM curriculum and course for students in K5 to 5th grade
-Craft course objectives and assessments to align with STEAM principles
-Collaborate with content teachers and STEAM coach to help implement school-wide STEAM standards
-Teach special area course to elementary school students on foundations of design, engineering principles, and STEAM
standards
English 1/ ELA Teacher - July 2014 to July 2016
Gold Hill Middle School, Tega Cay, S.C.
-Designed, delivered, and assessed challenging, content-driven lesson plans.
-Prepared students for End of Course exams using hands-on methods and achieving 100% pass rates.
Lead Teacher of Project Based Learning - July 2013 to July 2014
Richland School

District Two, Columbia, S.C.

-Oversaw curriculum/instruction and instructional coaching for Project Based Learning magnet program of 130 students.
-Designed, delivered, and assessed PBL and design curriculum across multiple subject areas/grades in 6 different schools.
Other related projects:
Instructional Designer- Museum of York County- October to December 2016
Rock Hill, S.C.
-Converted the Volunteer Training course from a traditional face-to-face training to an e-learning course.