I help teachers, schools districts, non-profits and religious institutions IMPROVE PERFORMANCE. (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
- 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
I help teachers, schools districts, non-profits and religious institutions IMPROVE PERFORMANCE through the following:
1. ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Keeps teachers in classrooms working with students, reduces sub expenses and increases job satisfaction with real-time, job-embedded & relevant learning resources.
2. ONLINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCs)
Fosters collaboration and communications.
3. ONLINE INSTRUCTION LAB
Meets increasing student demand with virtual schools and teachers competent in online instruction.
4. SYNERGY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Increases student performance on standardized tests. Developed by a principal who met all 25 AYP targets within 6 mos.
5. SAFE ENVIRONMENTS & SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Empowers people with a basic understanding and knowledge to recognize child abuse and alert proper authorities early enough to minimize abuse.
If you know someone who could benefit from my services, please make an introduction. Thank you!
Ellen Paxton’s Specialties:
Online Learning Communities, Everything Moodle and Open Source Technologies, Elearning and Instructional Design, Performance Improvement, Online Teaching and Learning, K-12, Accountability, Continuing Education and Professional Development
Ellen Paxton’s Experience
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Chief Learning Officer
Professional Learning Board
(Education Management industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)
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
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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