Nikki Kendle, M.S.

Experienced learning specialist with over a decade of dedicated experience crafting engaging and impactful learning solutions across public education and healthcare sectors. Thriving in dynamic environments, I've honed leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills while collaborating with passionate stakeholders and navigating multifaceted processes. Excited to leverage my experience in instructional design, e-learning tools, and project management to develop and enhance learning programs, curricula, and materials to drive impactful and positive business results.

  • • Designed Innovative Learning Solutions: Developed and implemented cutting edge learning programs for healthcare and education, utilizing e-learning modules, interactivity, asynchronous engagement, and live facilitation, illustrating expertise in creating engaging and effective learning solutions and training programs.

    • Managed and Facilitated Tailored Training: Crafted and delivered training programs for educators, leveraging expertise in instructional design, technology integration, and teaching expertise, showing strong ability to deliver effective training sessions.

    • Enhanced Learner Outcomes by 15%: Applied data analysis to optimize instructional strategies, achieving a 15% increase in student success rate, demonstrating expertise in analyzing metrics to define instructional strategies that have impactful results.

    • Achieved 95% Stakeholder Satisfaction Rate: Earned a 95% satisfaction rate through regular communication, empathetic conflict resolution, and collaborative solution negotiation, highlighting my ability to build and maintain exceptional partnerships.

  • Training Developer | Partnerships for Dentists January 2024 – Present

    • Developed comprehensive business solutions through learning strategies, translating intricate healthcare policies into user-friendly materials, leveraging multiple software programs and AI technology for engaging and informative solutions.

    • Designed and created enduring asynchronous training programs using Articulate 360 aligned with current operational training sessions, developing comprehensive references for ongoing learning and streamlined training processes, improving efficiency.

    • Managed the Learning Management System (LMS) to oversee program implementation and optimization, strategically planning and curation to ensure alignment of training programs with organizational objectives.

    • Consulted with senior executives on company-wide training initiatives, delivering expert guidance and strategic direction for a major domestic Dental Service Organization (DSO).

    Content Team Lead | Boulder High School August 2020 – July 2023

    • Led a cross-functional team of diverse SMEs to develop comprehensive learning programs, facilitating collaboration to foster tailored experiences for diverse learner needs, optimizing processes for effective outcomes of 400+ learners annually.

    • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to develop targeted learning programs that catered to specific needs.

    • Managed a comprehensive mentorship program for new educators, developing and delivering training modules focused on classroom management techniques, adaptive curriculum strategies, and innovative technology integration.

    • Implemented instructional design strategies and advanced educational technologies, including video conferences and a variety of Learning Management Systems, to facilitate transitions from in-person and virtual settings, optimizing student engagement.

    • Leveraged data insights for student achievement by analyzing diverse data metrics, strategically implementing tailored strategies that led to notable student success rate exceeding 90% each semester.

    Head Coach | Boulder High School August 2021 – March 2024

    • Coached a team of 11-16 athletes annually, implementing tailored training programs to enhance performance outcomes.

    • Analyzed and restructured program processes, implementing targeted and strategic changes to training and athlete development, yielding a remarkable 75% increase in competitive ranking.

    • Managed program budget, ensuring financial stability and maintaining precise processing and documentation standards.

    Math Teacher | Boulder High School August 2017 – July 2023

    • Instructed 5-6 classes in diverse content areas per semester, adeptly managing and engaging over 150+ students.

    • Created education materials using DEI principles, fostering cultural awareness and sensitivity among 150+ students annually.

    • Assessed performance gaps through strategic analysis of assessments, implementing tailored learning strategies that directly contributed to measurable improvements in student achievement.

    • Facilitated collaborative sessions with SMEs, employing backwards design principles to craft specialized learning materials.

  • Adult Learning Theories | Articulate 360 | Budget Management | Canva | Client Relationship Management | Content Creation | Curriculum Design & Development | Data Analysis | Educational Management | Facilitation | Google Suite | Graphic Design | Instructional Design | Learning & Development | Learning Management Systems (LMS) | MS Office 365 | Process Management | Project Management | PM Software | Resource Management | SmartSheets | Synthesia | Training | Video Editing

  • Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction - Western Governors University, May 2017

    Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - University of Colorado Boulder, May 2014

    Project Management Certification - Coursera (Google), April 2023