Sara Koivula
Summary
Learning & Development professional with nearly a decade of instructional design and training delivery experience dedicated to effectively assessing learners' complex needs and delivering targeted solutions incorporating various learning modalities. I love working with people of all ages and especially enjoy working on pilot programs and conceptualizing whole curriculums and projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Development Partner
Dennemeyer & Co.
03.2023 - Current
- Project lead for internal company-wide pilot program for English conversation sessions. Overseeing
- Project lead for internal company
- Lead on curriculum planning and content development for leadership training program for team leads across the organization
- Program coordination for two cohorts of an internal leadership journey for middle management in collaboration with an external provider including running a 360-Feedback process and delivering in-person and online training sessions
- Facilitation of in-person and online workshops and webinars
- Design and creation of Articulate 360 e-learning courses on various topics for internal use
- Design of workshop materials for team-based workshop series on topics such as team collaboration, the DISC-model, and mission- and vision-setting.
Working Student
Dennemeyer & Co.
07.2017 - 02.2023
- Developed content for eLearning courses and in-person and online workshops and webinars for team-building activities and leadership program
- Facilitated in-person and virtual workshops for leadership development program for entry-level managers
- Developed content for and delivered training for company-wide monthly professional development workshop series
Communications Intern
Finnish American Chamber of Commerce
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Created monthly newsletter and created content for social media channels and homepage
- Coordinated event planning with responsible parties and managed other correspondence regarding event attendance and sponsorship matters.
Bilingual Math and English Teacher
Töölö Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Created engaging, comprehensive, and challenging curriculum for English and math classes for grades 7-9 in and delivered instruction in English and Finnish.
- Classes taught: English for Bilingual Students (grades 7-9), English as a Foreign Language (Grades 6 and 7), Middle School Math in English (grades 7-9)
- Served as homeroom teacher for Grade 7 Bilingual Class, conducting parent-teacher conferences, communicating with other teachers and parents about grades and concerns of home room students
- Coordinated interdisciplinary projects with teachers from other departments
- Participated as a member of panel for school-wide events
Special Education Case Manager and Math Teacher
Maritime Charter Academy High School
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed yearly special education plans, led meetings with teachers and parents, and coordinated services for students with other teachers and counselors
- Created curriculum and delivered instruction for Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra II, and Business Math classes
- In charge of case management for 13 special education students with Learning Disabilities
Educational Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Educational Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for 60 K-8 students' educational programming during their 30-day Acute Partial Hospital Program for students with acute trauma and mental health crises
- Coordinated students' educational programs with home schools and maintained communication throughout program
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans using differentiated instruction
Special Education Liaison, Case Manager, Special Education Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Served as head of special education department and Special Education Liaison, ensuring compliance of all legal documents, provision of services to students, and served as point of contact between school and the Philadelphia School District for special education matters
- Oversaw special education planning and curricula
- Development materials for and provided instruction for 9th and 10th grade English classes and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry for special education students
- Managed a caseload of 25 students with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
LMU Munich
Munich, Germany03.2023
MEd Secondary English Education and Special Education -
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA12.2014
BSc Psychology -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2011
Skills
- Facilitation Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Workshop Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Needs Assessment
- Training delivery
- Soft Skills Training
- Leadership Training
- 360 Feedback Process
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Finnish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
HR Development Partner
Dennemeyer & Co.
03.2023 - Current
Communications Intern
Finnish American Chamber of Commerce
11.2019 - 10.2021
Bilingual Math and English Teacher
Töölö Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Working Student
Dennemeyer & Co.
07.2017 - 02.2023
Special Education Case Manager and Math Teacher
Maritime Charter Academy High School
11.2016 - 06.2018
Educational Coordinator
Kaleidoscope Educational Solutions
10.2015 - 11.2016
Special Education Liaison, Case Manager, Special Education Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
08.2012 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Psychology
LMU Munich
MEd Secondary English Education and Special Education -
Chestnut Hill College
BSc Psychology -
Louisiana State University
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