Karen Trimmer Curriculum Developer

Senior Portfolio Manager, Curriculum Development @American Chemical Society

Washington, DC, US

Design, develop and implement classroom-based and virtual curriculum for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) professional development programs for members and chemistry-related professionals with the Society’s Learning and Career Development groups; facilitate engagement sessions for various ACS governance and steering committees to develop innovative training programs; research, analyze, synthesize and report on industry trends and academic papers; create design documents that describe business and audience needs, high-level tasks, delivery of content, supporting materials and evaluations/assessments; select teaching strategies and appropriate models; revise, design and develop on-the-job, instructor-led and web-based training materials, including presentation, training guides, simulations, quick reference cards, video and audio, knowledge and skills assessments using ADDIE, SAM, Agile instructional design models; facilitate digital migration of ACS content to new learning management system. Understanding of and training in 508 and 504 issues. Knowledge of Articulate Storyline, Creative CC, Special knowledge of Adult Learning Theory

University of Maryland Global Campus

MDE, Masters in Distance Education

American University

Bachelor’s Degree, Literature

American University

Masters Degree, History