Rurik Nackerud

Education leader and story collector expertise in curriculum & practice, environment design, Makerspace, STEM, and TTRPG/game design. Enthusiastic participant in sailing, DMing, writing, and cooking. Learning to forage!

Role
Curriculum Content Manager at KinderCare Learning Companies
Location
Bellingham, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Rurik Nackerud

Innovative leader with over 20 years experience facilitating traditional & …

Experience

  1. Curriculum Content Manager

    KinderCare Learning Companies

    Sep 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

    Leveraging strategic thinking and operational excellence, I lead a high-performing team to deliver innovative, scalable content solutions. As a seasoned people leader in design and content processes, I\'m currently:Establishing ePublishing of curriculum and teacher resources.Leading the strategic development of teaching and learning resources for out-of-school time programs for K-8 students.I\'ve successfully:Shaped organizational vision: Aligned content strategies with overarching goals, fostering a culture of quality and innovation.Optimized operations: Implemented efficient workflows and technologies to streamline content production and delivery nationwide. Cultivated partnerships: Collaborated cross-functionally to develop impactful content programs that resonate with diverse audiences.Mentored and inspired: Led and developed high-performing teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.Delivered impactful content: Managed the creation and delivery of engaging curriculum for children of all ages, including summer and afterschool programming specializing in STEM, arts, and literacy programs.Measured and improved: Analyzed content performance to optimize delivery strategies and ensure maximum impact.Built strong relationships: Collaborated effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

Education

  • Portland State University

    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Curriculum and Instruction

    2012 — 2019

  • Western Oregon University

    BA, Sign Language Interpreting, Special Education and Rehab Counseling

    1999 — 2003

  • Concordia Portland Alumni & Friends

    MAT, Teaching - Language Arts and Integrated Science

    2009 — 2011

Skills

  • Instructional Technology
  • Education
  • College Teaching
  • E-Learning
  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Consulting
  • Web 2.0
  • Leadership
  • Grant Writing
  • Social Psychology
  • K-12
  • Research
  • Community Outreach
  • Technology Integration
  • University Teaching
  • Higher Education
  • Mobile Learning
  • Classroom
  • Nonprofits
  • Team Building
  • Program Development
  • Social Skills
  • Educational Games
  • Teacher Training
  • Staff Development
  • Qualitative Research
  • Curriculum Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Teaching
  • Blogging
  • Distance Learning
  • Editing
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Serious Games
  • Adult Education
  • Social Networking
  • Multimedia
  • Educational Technology
  • Educational Leadership
  • Training

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