Mary Donovan

About Mary Donovan

Ambitious and conscientious instructional designer and education leader with a track record of blending top-tier technical skills with an understanding of the intricacies of education needs, strengths, and challenges. Accomplished change agent known for making abstract ideas concrete, adapting diverse learning and instruction methodologies to suit diverse learner capabilities and requirements. Subject-matter expert on training curriculum development marked by success in implementing in-depth curriculums that improve performance and drive results. Razor-sharp focus on excellence in relationship-centric roles, bridging the communication gaps between learners and education goals and gaining trust across key stakeholders and contributors. Offering excellence in interpersonal communications, delivering effective engagement to facilitate optimal flow of relevant information. Signature strengths include:Learning & Development Strategies ∙ Strategic Visioning & Execution ∙ Education & Technology Alignment Curriculum & Instructional Design ∙ Stakeholder Relations ∙ Program & Initiative Leadership ∙ Process & Procedure DevelopmentHigh-Impact Presentations ∙ Continuous Performance Improvement ∙ Inquiry-Based Learning Models ∙ Learner Engagement Mentoring

Experience

1. Stride, Inc.

   Present

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  BS, Mathematics

  2003 — 2007

• University of Pittsburgh

  Master of Education - MEd, Mathematics, Secondary Math Education

  2003 — 2008