KMKelly Mendoza
@kellymendoza
Education programs leader specializing in curriculum, AI literacy, impact.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an education programs leader and instructional designer with deep experience developing research-based, turnkey curricula and scalable implementation strategies for K–12 settings. My work spans curriculum development, professional learning, program evaluation, and content strategy, with a focus on AI literacy and digital citizenship.
I have led large portfolios and teams—most recently expanding reach to over a million educators and tens of thousands of schools while achieving strong outcomes such as high NPS scores, increased engagement metrics, and measurable student impact. I design synchronous and asynchronous learning, launch community and ambassador programs, and manage partnerships, fundraising, and product evaluation.
I bring a pragmatic, equity-oriented approach to program leadership, blending instructional design, educational technology, and cross-functional collaboration to drive social impact. I enjoy building scalable educator-facing programs, mentoring teams, and partnering with schools and nonprofits to improve student outcomes and digital wellbeing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internship Manager
Design Tech High School
Dec 2024 - Present (11 months)
Managed d.tech's internship program, increasing partnerships by 30% and achieving internship completion rates of 78% for seniors and 72% for juniors totaling 247 internships in the 24/25 school year.
Education Consultant
HalfTheStory Project
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Developed and implemented digital wellness curricula including Social Media U, co-designed with teens, resulting in 75% of students recommending the program and supported school partnerships and implementation.
CMVice President, Education Programs
Common Sense Media
Jan 2021 - Feb 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Led the K-12 education portfolio, growing reach to 1.2M educators and 88,000 schools, launched award-winning curricula and PD resulting in 94% of students reporting increased confidence and secured ~$5M/year in philanthropic funding.
CMSenior Director, Education Programs
Common Sense Media
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Oversaw program strategy and operations for education initiatives, expanding professional development and scaling curriculum implementation across schools.
Senior Director, Learning & Engagement
Common Sense Media
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Led learning and engagement efforts including synchronous and asynchronous courses, ambassador programs, and community engagement, training ~65,000 educators annually.
Director, Professional Development
Common Sense Media
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Designed and delivered professional development programs and managed ambassador initiatives to scale digital citizenship education in K-12 schools.
CMSenior Manager, Professional Development
Common Sense Media
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)
Managed development and delivery of PD for educators and parents, contributing to large-scale training reach and community-building initiatives.
CMSenior Manager, Education Content
Common Sense Media
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)
Led creation of K-8 interactive digital games and classroom lessons, reaching up to 1M students annually and supporting media literacy initiatives.
UCAdjunct Instructor
Ursinus College
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Taught media and communication courses and supported departmental teaching initiatives in 2009–2010.
TUAdjunct Instructor
Temple University
Jan 2005 - Jan 2010 (5 years)
Taught undergraduate courses in communication and media studies, contributing to curriculum and student mentorship between 2005 and 2010.
RUAdjunct Instructor
Regis University
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)
Taught communication courses and supported departmental programs during 2002–2005.
UDAdjunct Instructor
University of Colorado at Denver
Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)
Delivered undergraduate communication courses and participated in media education outreach from 2002–2005.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TUTemple University
Doctor of Philosophy, Media & Communication
Activities and societies: Researcher and school outreach; taught as adjunct instructor; involved in media education lab projects.
Completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Media & Communication, focusing on media literacy and communication research.
UDUniversity of Colorado Denver
Master of Arts, Communication and Rhetoric
Activities and societies: Adjunct instructor and researcher in the Department of Communication.
Earned a Master of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric with coursework and teaching in communication studies.
RURegis University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Visual Arts
Received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Visual Arts with focus on media and visual communication.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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