Bringing vision to life through the integration of online technology and learning. (ellen.paxton@gmail.com)
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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- Founder & 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
- 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
Bringing Vision to Life Online
Combining business and education is my strength. From assessing initial need to building system-wide virtual learning initiatives.
Samples: http://ellen.paxton.googlepages.com/
Ellen Paxton’s Specialties:
Online Learning Communities, Everything Moodle and Open Source Technologies, Elearning and Instructional Design, Consumer Education, Online Teaching and Learning, K-12, Accountability, Continuing Education and Professional Development
Ellen Paxton’s Experience
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Founder & Chief Learning Officer
Professional Learning Board
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
January 2005 — Present (3 years 7 months)
Experts in design, development and deployment for both public and private organizations including:
Educational technology intiatives, professional development and continuing education courses, learning content and curriculum.
Please take a look at samples of our work: http://ellen.paxton.googlepages.com/
And contact me (ellen.paxton@gmail.com) to discuss how we can bring your vision to life online. -
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
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
Ellen Paxton’s Contact Settings
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