Professional Development Presenter facilitating ACT instructional workshops for educators. Engaging in-person and virtual training sessions to enhance understanding of ACT assessment and teaching skills.
Responsibilities
Facilitate in-person and/or virtual ACT AIM professional development workshops for educators.
Deliver engaging sessions that help teachers understand:
ACT test structure and reporting categories
Key college readiness skills assessed by the ACT
Instructional strategies to improve student outcomes
Present content clearly and confidently while maintaining strong audience engagement.
Demonstrate deep understanding of ACT assessment structure, college readiness skills, and effective instructional practices.
Provide real-world classroom examples and strategies to help educators apply workshop concepts.
Support educators in identifying student knowledge gaps and developing instructional responses.
Lead participants through interactive activities including:
Data analysis
Instructional planning
Item analysis
Strategy implementation
Encourage collaboration and professional discussion among participants.
Maintain a positive and professional learning environment.
Review training materials and presentation decks thoroughly prior to sessions.
Coordinate with school or district contacts before events.
Arrive early to ensure room setup, materials readiness, and technology functionality.
Manage session pacing, breaks, and participant engagement throughout the workshop.
Respond to participant questions thoughtfully and accurately.
Guide educators through action planning for implementation in their classrooms.
Ensure participants complete post-session surveys and knowledge checks.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in education or instructional leadership, such as:
Classroom teacher
Instructional coach
Academic specialist
School or district leader
Experience delivering professional development or leading adult learning sessions.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to facilitate collaborative discussions and engage adult learners.
Ability to travel for in-person events when required.
Preferred (Not Required)
Experience with ACT, SAT, or other college readiness assessments.
Experience with test preparation or data-driven instruction.
Experience facilitating large-group professional development.
Desired Skills
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Clear and confident communication
Ability to simplify complex academic content
Audience engagement and classroom management
Adaptability and professionalism in varied training environments
Benefits
Seasonal role primarily during summer months
Workshops may be delivered:
Domestic Travel: Requires frequent out of state travel within the U.S. to facilitate in - person workshops. No international travel is required.
Hybrid Delivery: Ability to pivot between high energy, multi-day in - person training sessions and engaging virtual delivery.
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