Terry Tilley

Full-stack developer turned technical learning leader with 16+ years teaching complex systems across tech, workforce, government, and university environments. Led a 42-week engineering workforce program, built GitHub-based demo/practice environments, facilitated live web development labs, and implemented AI-powered transcription workflows at NPR that improved efficiency by ~30%. I help teams turn AI/dev tools into practical demos, hands-on labs, and repeatable workflows for rapid prototyping and applied learning.

Lead Technical Instructor & Program Manager, Future Code at Codesmith (2025-01 – Present)

• Lead delivery of a 42-week full-stack engineering workforce program, translating JavaScript, web development, project workflows, debugging, collaboration, and professional practices into structured learning experiences.
• Deliver 80-85% of live instruction across technical, professional, and applied problem-solving domains, using live coding, guided practice, project reviews, discussion, and learner reflection.
• Guide learner teams through capstone planning, scope decisions, technical problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and delivery under real-world constraints.
• Build and refine assessment, remediation, and support systems using learner performance data, feedback patterns, and project progress to improve readiness and outcomes.
• Partner with NYC workforce stakeholders and internal teams to align program delivery, learner support, technical curriculum, and job-readiness outcomes.
• Improved overall success from 39.5% to 68.6% through targeted instructional alignment, assessment redesign, and structured learner support.

Senior Instructor & Instructional Training Manager at Codesmith (2022-01 – 2025-01)

• Led instructor development, including 40+ mock lecture evaluations, structured feedback systems, grading frameworks, and teaching quality standards.
• Delivered technical instruction across 35+ courses and facilitated public-facing workshops translating complex technical concepts for mixed-skill audiences.

Senior LiveLab Instructor & Curriculum Contributor, Global Career Accelerator at Podium Education (2024-01 – Present)

• Facilitate weekly project-based web development LiveLabs for undergraduate learners across multiple university partners, translating technical concepts into active, hands-on learning experiences.
• Lead live technical sessions for 20-60 learners using code walkthroughs, chat prompts, breakout activities, guided labs, and reflection to support practical skill development.
• Develop AI-integrated curriculum assets, including lesson plans, facilitator guides, instructional materials, demo repositories, and solution-based learning resources.
• Build and maintain GitHub-based learning environments for student practice, instructor demos, and solution walkthroughs.
• Adapt instruction in real time for mixed-experience learners, including non-technical majors and students building confidence with coding, AI tools, and workplace skills.
• Earn consistent 9.5-9.9 learner NPS scores through clear explanation, pacing, learner trust, and approachable technical facilitation.

Full Stack Developer at National Public Radio (NPR) (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Built internal tools supporting editorial and media workflows within a collaborative Agile development environment
• Integrated Speechmatics transcription API into internal tools, improving workflows and reducing reliance on platforms
• Contributed to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement of engineering/team workflows and processes

Senior Training & Leadership Development Manager at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (2004-01 – 2021-01)

• Delivered and managed enterprise training operations across a 50,000+ personnel federal organization, supporting national training initiatives, compliance requirements, and distributed delivery.
• Led transition to virtual delivery, training instructors across TSA divisions on Cisco WebEx Training Center, virtual facilitation practices, and live delivery workflows.
• Administered LMS-based training operations, including learner tracking, completion reporting, audits, training records, and coordination of training events.
• Designed instructor certification programs, facilitation standards, job aids, and train-the-trainer frameworks to support scalable delivery.
• Partnered with external vendors and internal stakeholders to implement specialized training tools, workshops, and operational learning systems.