Online teaching and training for schools, non-profits and small businesses. (ellen.paxton@gmail.com)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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- Chief Learning Officer at Professional Learning Board
- Past
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- Director of Online Learning at Academy College
- Online Learning & Teacher Coach at St. Paul Public Schools
- Director of Evening School at Minnesota Business Academy
- Teacher & Internship Coordinator at Robbinsdale Area Schools
- Teacher at Hopkins Area Schools
- Education
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- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Drake University
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Ellen Paxton’s Summary
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Professional Learning Board
http://professionallearningboard.com
SCHOOLS & TEACHERS wanting to increase student test scores or offer online courses and virtual schools.
You Can Teach Online
http://youcanteachonline.com
CONSULTANTS & SMALL BUSINESSES looking to create online courses and training portals or "universities."
Safe & Sacred Environment Training
http://safeenvironmenttraining.com
RELIGIOUS & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS wanting to provide training for their employees and volunteers.
Ellen Paxton’s Specialties:
Online Learning Communities, Elearning and Instructional Design, Corporate Universities, Online Teaching & Learning, K-12, Accountability, Continuing Education & Professional Development, Virtual Schools, Staff Training
Ellen Paxton’s Experience
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Chief Learning Officer
Professional Learning Board
(Education Management industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)
BUSINESSES, EXPERTS, CONSULTANTS, FREELANCERS & ENTREPRENEURS:
http://YouCanTeachOnline.com
http://www.Twitter.com/UCanTeachOnline
PARENT Learning Board:
http://ParentLearningBoard.com
PROFESSIONAL Learning Board:
http:ProfessionalLearningBoard.com
http://www.Twitter.com/prodev
SAFE ENVIRONMENT Training:
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Director of Online Learning
Academy College
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
March 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 1 month)
* Reduced Costs and Increased Student Learner Options: Transitioning online learning initiative from Blackboard and a single-vendor textbook publisher to Moodle open-source Learning Management System (LMS).
* Oversaw student learning and drove faculty training through innovative professional development practices.
* Tripled online enrollments for private college after two terms!
* Strategic Consulting including academic direction & faculty development.
* Advise businesses on best e-learning, training and online practices. Structure learning-based solutions integrating new reporting matrices. -
Online Learning & Teacher Coach
St. Paul Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2003 — January 2005 (1 year 6 months)
* Created online learning program (eSP) in state’s largest school district after three years of failed internal attempts.
* Facilitated organization-wide learning needs and capabilities analysis, led cross-functional strategy team, consulted with stakeholders, designed program, recruited participants and trained-the-trainer within three months of being assigned project.
-- Program success exceeded all stakeholders’ expectations
-- Resulted in significant demand for additional programs
-- Endorsed by State Department of Education as authorized provider -
Director of Evening School
Minnesota Business Academy
(Education Management industry)
August 2000 — June 2003 (2 years 11 months)
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Teacher & Internship Coordinator
Robbinsdale Area Schools
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
August 1998 — June 2000 (1 year 11 months)
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Teacher
Hopkins Area Schools
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
August 1993 — June 1998 (4 years 11 months)
Ellen Paxton’s Education
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MEd , Career & Technical Education , 1993 — 2000
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Drake University
BS , Business Education , 1983 — 1987
Youth Employment Services [YES]
Department of Revenue Income Tax Liaison- Activities and Societies:
- Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Flag Corp
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Ellen Paxton’s Honors:
National Board Certified Teacher
Finalist in eLearning Guild DemoFest
Published Expert in 162 Tips and Tricks for Working with e-Learning Tools
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