Laura Blom, M. Ed.

SUMMARY CONTACT

Highly motivated and dedicated leader with a passion for adult education, laura.a.blom@gmail.com
curriculum development, and Instructional Design. Mentors faculty in multiple 720-484-9072
disciplines and develops trainings on curriculum building and learning Denver CO
management systems. linkedin.com/in/laura-blom-m-ed-
240219117

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Emily Griffith Technical College - Associate Dean, Creative Arts and Design
College  Educational Leadership
Denver, CO • 01/2018 - Current  Staff Development
 Professional Development and
 Mentor 20 department faculty in 6 disciplines to ensure classroom readiness
Training
and student success
 Instructional Design and
 Develop and facilitate on-going trainings on methodologies and learning
Technology
management systems
 Learning Management Systems
 Create and revise programmatic, departmental, and institutional policies and
procedures  Teaching and Learning

 Perform annual observations, performance reviews, and appraisals of faculty  Academic Plan Development
and curriculum  School Policies and Protocols
 Develop and revise program curricula and schedules to meet student and  Academic Administration
industry needs  Compliance and Accreditation
 Analyze data to identify program strengths and areas for improvement  Student Guidance
 Collaborate with industry experts to ensure relevancy of program and course  Student Retention
content
 Maintain program compliance for accreditation
 Diffuse and resolve student and classroom management issues EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Education: Adult

Emily Griffith Technical College - Adult Basic Education Instructional Education And Training
Specialist Colorado State University
Denver, CO • 01/2012 - 01/2018 Fort Collins, CO • 05/2017
 4.0 GPA
 Developed multi-level curricula in accordance with College and Career
Readiness Standards aligned to the GED and Hi-SET high school equivalency
exams TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate:
 Implemented best practices that aligned with the principles of andragogy English-as-a-Second-Language
Education
 Designed formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress
Oxford Seminars
and evaluate program success
Austin, TX • 12/2008
 Developed and facilitated continuing education course for faculty to obtain
Adult Basic Education Authorization
Bachelor of Arts: History
 Trained and observed new faculty to ensure classroom readiness Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas • 08/2008
Emily Griffith Technical College - ESL Instructor  3.4 GPA
Denver, CO • 01/2015 - 01/2016
Graduate Certificate: Instructional
 Developed curriculum aligned to skills and knowledge needed for obtaining
Design And Performance
citizenship
Improvement
 Promoted a positive and inclusive classroom environment Arizona State University
 Implemented activities that integrated all language acquisition skills Tempe, AZ
 Incorporated digital literacy skills into classroom and coursework Expected Graduation, October 2022

 Created assessments to monitor student comprehension and progress

Colorado Department of Education - ABEA Module Developer, Contracted

Denver, CO • 01/2018 - 01/2019

 Designed online, competency-based modules for Adult Basic Education

Authorization training
 Developed educational content on Adult Education Theory
 Collaborated with CDE to adapt and improve deliverables
 Employed internal quality control process to ensure deliverables were
accurate and of high-calibre

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

 104 Years Employee Appreciation Award, for excellent work habits, Emily
Griffith Technical College, 2020
 Unsung Hero Award, for supporting peers, Emily Griffith Technical College,
2017
 Excellent Volunteer Award, Emily Griffith Technical College, 2014

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

 “EGTC GED Evolution”, COABE National Conference, Denver, CO, 2015

 “Workplace Skills in the GED Classroom”, COABE National Conference, Dallas,
TX, 2016
 “Pathways to Citizenship: Teaching Civics to English Language Learners”,
COABE National Conference, Dallas, TX, 2016 (also delivered as a webinar for
COABE)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 Commission of Adult Basic Education (COABE), member, 2015 – Present

  Colorado Adult Education Professional Association (CAEPA), member, 2015 –
Present
 American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), member,
2016 - Present
 Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA), 2018- Present
 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), 2018 - Present