Serena Nickle
@serenanickle
Training & Implementation Specialist driving data-informed learning, onboarding, and performance improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Training & Implementation Specialist with deep expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and adult learning principles.
I design and deliver data-driven professional learning programs and onboarding frameworks that scale regionally and improve workforce readiness.
My work has produced measurable outcomes — including 84% of participants meeting performance benchmarks and double-digit gains in engagement and operational metrics — through coaching, SOP development, and performance-tracking systems.
I collaborate with leaders, instructional coaches, and cross-functional teams to align training strategies with organizational goals, leverage digital learning tools, and build sustainable capacity for continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Curriculum Design Lead
Dubai Schools
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)
Developed standards-aligned curriculum frameworks and learning modules, facilitated professional learning communities, and partnered with leaders to improve instructional coherence and measurable classroom practice across grade levels.
Training & Instructional Specialist
Friendship Armstrong Academy
May 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and delivered onboarding and workforce development programs, implemented digital learning and performance-tracking systems, and used data-driven instructional design to reduce time-to-productivity and improve staff outcomes.
KDRegional Instructional Coach
KIPP DC
Sep 2017 - May 2022 (4 years 8 months)
Designed and delivered regional professional development curricula, coached leaders on managerial capacity and instructional practice, and developed digital learning assets that improved performance and informed data-driven development across sites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ACAlbertus Magnus College
Master of Science in Education, Education
Completed a Master of Science in Education focusing on instructional design and professional development practices.
UCUniversity of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Science
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Science with coursework supporting curriculum development and educational practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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