Michelle McClanan

Training Specialist

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Pittsfield, City of Pittsfield, BerkshireMember since October 13, 2025

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About

I’m a STEM educator and former project coordinator who thrives at the intersection of learning, technology, and process improvement. With over six years of experience teaching biology, forensics, and mathematics, I’ve designed engaging, data-informed learning experiences that make complex ideas accessible and measurable for diverse learners.

Before entering education, I managed regulated testing projects in a plastics testing laboratory, coordinating timelines, documentation, and stakeholder communication across engineering, compliance, and client teams around the world. That experience taught me how to lead projects with precision, clarity, and collaboration, skills I continue to apply in every implementation or learning initiative I lead.

Now, with an M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Educational Technology, I’m channeling that combined expertise into roles that bridge learning design, customer implementation, and agile project management. I’m passionate about creating scalable, inclusive learning solutions and supporting teams through thoughtful, well-documented implementation processes.

I’m especially drawn to mission-driven organizations in animal care, forensics, healthcare, and education technology, spaces where learning, empathy, and innovation meet real-world impact.

Experience

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented educator and instructional designer with over six years of experience creating, implementing, and supporting technology-integrated learning environments. Skilled in guiding teams through new system adoptions, documenting procedures, and providing clear, accessible training for diverse users. Strong collaborator experienced in coordinating between technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve successful implementations and continuous improvement.

Combines a background in teaching, curriculum development, and data-driven process coordination with a passion for helping users understand and apply complex information clearly and effectively.

Core Strengths: implementation support • training & onboarding • documentation & communication • troubleshooting & process improvement • stakeholder collaboration • remote coordination • accessibility & user-centered design

RELEVANT SKILLS

Implementation & Support: onboarding processes, troubleshooting, configuration walkthroughs, stakeholder communication, issue escalation
Training & Facilitation: virtual and in-person professional learning, webinar facilitation, job aids, and guided walkthroughs
Documentation: user guides, lesson plans, procedural checklists, and communication templates for consistent implementation
Project Coordination: scheduling, task tracking, status reporting, and cross-team communication
Accessibility & Design: inclusive instructional materials aligned with UDL and WCAG principles

EXPERIENCE

Educator / Curriculum Developer

Berkshire Arts & Technology Public Charter School (BART) — Adams, MA

2019–Present

Designed and implemented 12 standards-aligned science and math units, leveraging inquiry-based learning, data collection, and interactive technology to boost student engagement and comprehension by 25%
Lead the integration of 3 new digital tools, providing technical guidance and support to enable 100+ students to effectively utilize the new tools
Create clear documentation and guided materials to support consistent instructional practices across courses.
Collaborated cross-functionally to align 12 assessments, analyze student data, and implement 8 process improvements that increased student success rates by 18%.
Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and external partners to ensure smooth instructional implementation and support student success.

Project Coordinator

Intertek Pittsfield — Pittsfield, MA

2014–2019

Managed testing schedules and deliverables across multiple projects in compliance with ASTM/ISO/military/automotive standards.
Coordinated communication between engineering teams, clients, and quality assurance to resolve issues and maintain timelines.
Tracked project milestones and maintained documentation for audits and client reports.
Assisted with procurement, data entry, and documentation verification to ensure testing integrity and regulatory compliance.
Efficiently managed and prioritized workflow to ensure timely execution and completion of tasks across multiple programs with varying complexity and timelines, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced project delays.