Allison Gilliard

About

Learning & Development professional with experience designing and delivering adult learning programs, including new employee onboarding, ongoing training, and large-scale professional development. Former educator, Instructional Specialist, and Magnet Strategist with a strong background in needs analysis, training facilitation, and developing custom learning materials aligned to organizational goals. Currently completing the Instructional Design & Technology Accelerator certificate program, with a focus on eLearning design, virtual training, and facilitator resources. I’m passionate about building effective, user-centered learning solutions that drive performance and growth.

Experience

• Magnet Strategist · Carroll Johnston STEM Academy of Environmental Studies07-01-2024

  Design and deliver adult-focused training experiences that support organizational change, new processes, and instructional models within a STEM-focused environment. Design and facilitate instructor-led training for adult learners, focused on process implementation, instructional frameworks, and systems adoption. Develop training materials, and job aids to support consistent implementation and knowledge transfer. Deliver standardized content while adapting facilitation strategies to meet audience needs and engagement levels. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align training efforts with organizational goals. Use feedback and data to iterate on training design and delivery for continuous improvement.

• Math Instructional Specialist · Bay District Schools06-01-2022 – 11-01-2024

  Delivered adult-focused professional training and facilitation to support large-scale curriculum implementation and instructional improvement across multiple schools. Provided site-based training and coaching at individual school locations to support implementation of district initiatives and instructional practices. Applied core instructional design principles aligned with the ADDIE model. Designed and facilitated virtual and in-person instructor-led training sessions for adult learners, focused on curriculum adoption, instructional strategies, and assessment practices. Conducted training needs analysis through data review, classroom observations, and stakeholder feedback to identify learning gaps and priorities. Collaborated with principals, district leaders, and cross-functional teams to align training efforts with organizational goals. Managed group dynamics, questions, and discussion during live training to ensure engagement and effective knowledge transfer. Monitored training effectiveness and adjusted delivery strategies based on feedback and observed outcomes.

• Mathematics Department Chair/ Teacher/ Teacher Mentor · Bay District Schools07-01-2020 – 05-01-2022

  Served as a Mathematics Department Chair, Teacher, and Teacher Mentor, contributing to curriculum development, mentoring new teachers, and leading departmental initiatives.

• Math Teacher · Harrison County School District08-01-2019 – 07-01-2020

  Worked as a Math Teacher, responsible for delivering math instruction and supporting student learning.

• Math Teacher · Biloxi Public Schools01-01-2013 – 07-01-2019

  Served as a Math Teacher, providing instruction in mathematics and contributing to student academic growth.

Education

• William Carey UniversityMaster of Education - MEd
• The University of Southern MississippiBachelor's degree, Education

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