Open to opportunities

Karrie Smythia

@karriesmythia

Message

Instructional coach and educator leveraging 20+ years in curriculum, training, and media production.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I am seeking instructional coaching or training roles where I can design engaging curriculum, lead professional development, integrate media/technology, and drive measurable learning outcomes.

I am a results-oriented educator and instructional coach transitioning from 20+ years in K-12 education into instructional coaching, training, and media-integrated learning design. I have led cross-functional teams, designed district-wide curricula (including sports broadcasting and IB Film Studies), managed budgets and large events, and guided both students and adults through technical product integrations and professional development.

My background includes hands-on media production and video editing, curriculum development that earned national recognition, and experience with multiple learning and publishing platforms (Schoology, PowerSchool, WordPress, rSchool Today, VNN). I am an innovative self-starter known for clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and building data-informed solutions that improve program outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Video Editor & Producer

Current

Summit Video Services

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Create and produce social media content and client videos, manage invoicing and payables via QuickBooks, and write/produce scripts to support multimedia projects.

Video Editing Social Media Content Quickbooks Project Management Client Communication Production

Educator

LSR7 School District

Aug 1998 - May 2023 (24 years 9 months)

Developed and led technology-rich curriculum (sports broadcasting, film studies) and adult/student training programs that achieved national recognition and supported district-wide initiatives including scholarships and large events.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Training Delivery Educational Technology Sports Broadcasting Budget Management Event Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Missouri - Columbia

Master of Science, Information Science and Learning Technologies

Completed a Master of Science in Information Science and Learning Technologies focused on instructional design and educational technology applications.