Autumn Westphal

About Autumn Westphal

Learning Designer and Training Expert specializing in the development of synchronous and asynchronous Learning & Development training programs with a specialization in compliance and inclusive design. I have additional expertise designing digital learning experiences for English Language Learners.

Experience

1. Training and Development Manager

   Pearson

   Mar 2023 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, assess, and create the strategy for Pearson’s global content standards’ training and professional development initiatives pan-Pearson, towards maturity of Pearson’s global content standards and wider pan-Pearson Global DE & I and business strategic objectives. Drive employee engagement in global content standards as aligned with Pearson’s purpose, values, priorities, and strategies through effective communications and learning programs and solutions. Leverage internal tools (LMS/LXP management) to deliver innovative training and development solutions. Consult and collaborate cross-divisionally to ensure efficacious training and development opportunities are offered globally to increase content standards maturation throughout the business. Key Deliverables:• Organize, plan, and manage the annual Global Content Standards Summit (internal-only, online professional development conference).• Create a robust credentialing plan through Credly, along with its associated skills-based criteria. • Organize, plan, and create the Global Content Standards Curriculum, that pulls together learning from across the business around Content Standards Maturity.• Strategize and implement Global Content Standards as a Center of Expertise plan, focusing specifically on Training & Development (trainings, resources, guidelines, and systems integration). • Own the creation and development of the Global Content Policy Training Program for Pearson Employees and Business Partners (12 e-learning modules).

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  BA, Theatre

  1999 — 2003

• The New School

  Master’s Degree, TESOL, concentration in Curriculum Development

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Curriculum Development
• Curriculum Assessment
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Teaching Adults
• Language Teaching
• Teaching English to Young Learners
• Microsoft Office
• Graphic Design
• Acting Training
• Teaching Acting
• Directing
• Directing Teams
• Cultural Awareness
• Cultural Competency
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Esl
• Tesol
• Troubleshooting
• Internet Troubleshooting
• Employee Training
• Teacher Training
• Conflict Management
• Presentations
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teaching
• Editing
• Public Speaking
• Adult Education
• Lesson Planning
• Staff Development
• Tutoring
• Classroom
• Intercultural Communication
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Communication
• English as a Second Language (Esl)
• Program Management