Talent Development & Learning Manager · Open to new roles

I design learning systems that transform talent and performance.

I'm Bri Ellis. For 15+ years, I've led program design and professional development, building scalable resources and coaching teams to adopt new technologies and workflows with confidence.

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15+Years of learning leadership
30+Educators trained in SEL
5Team members led biweekly
2×Teacher of the Year Nominee
About

Performance growth is a deliberate design.

I approach talent development with a focus on role-readiness and technology adoption. My background in competitive soccer, as a collegiate player and coach, has taught me that high performance comes from clear goals, consistent feedback, and the right tools.

I specialize in assessing learning needs and translating them into scalable resources like process guides, job aids, and standardized workflows. I am at my best when I am bridging the gap between complex technology and the people who need to use it every day.

Whether I'm mentoring a first-year educator or partnering with school leadership, my goal is to create learning experiences that stick and programs that deliver measurable results.

Scalable Resources

Standardized workflows, templates, and trackers that ensure consistent program execution.

Technology Adoption

Expertise in LMS delivery and AI-enabled design workflows to modernize learning.

Collaborative Leadership

Partnering with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and coordinate targeted initiatives.

Selected work

Program Leadership & Design.

A look at how I've translated organizational needs into practical learning strategies and resources.

Pathway Schools · 2025

Accelerated Learning Program Design

Challenge
The need for a multi-grade learning program that aligned objectives with defined performance outcomes.
Solution
Led the design and facilitation of a program using Canva and AI tools to create targeted materials, practice activities, and efficient design workflows.
ImpactScalableRole-readiness tools adopted by colleagues for consistent execution
Perry Township Schools · 2021

Schoolwide Social-Emotional Learning Initiative

Challenge
Translating identified development needs into practical strategies and shared resources for a schoolwide initiative.
Solution
Co-designed and facilitated professional development for 30 educators using group activities and tools to reinforce application.
Impact30+Educators trained and supported in program adoption
Experience

Professional History.

2025 – Present

Talent Development & Learning Manager | Lead Middle School Teacher 

APT Pathway
  • Lead the design and implementation of accelerated learning programs aligned with performance outcomes.
  • Design scalable role-readiness tools including process guides, templates, and standardized workflows.
  • Coach colleagues on technology adoption and AI-enabled design workflows using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
2022 – 2025

Educator & Student Support Coach | Learning Design

Fulton County Schools
  • Served as grade-level lead, consulting biweekly to analyze performance gaps and translate findings into improvement strategies.
  • Facilitated recurring professional learning for a five-educator team, sharing coaching strategies and performance insights.
  • Mentored first-year educators through role-readiness support, instructional coaching, and technology guidance.
2016 – 2021

Educator & Student Support Coach | Resiliency Team Leader

Perry Township Schools
  • Co-developed a schoolwide social-emotional learning initiative and facilitated PD for over 30 educators.
  • Led collaborative planning and created implementation guides to coach adoption across the organization.
  • Measured program effectiveness and refined development strategies based on stakeholder feedback.
Skills & credentials

Expertise & Tools.

Core skills

Instructional DesignTraining FacilitationPerformance ImprovementLearning EvaluationStakeholder PartnershipCoaching & FeedbackProgram CoordinationNeeds Assessment

Tools

CanvasEdmentumGoogle ClassroomCanvaChatGPTClaudeGeminiMicrosoft 365Workday PD

Education

  • B.S., Elementary Education, Eastern Illinois University
  • A.A., Elementary Education, Illinois Central College
  • Workday Professional Development Independent Study

"Bri brings collaborative program leadership and a background in competitive soccer to talent growth and development, ensuring teams are ready to perform."

Talent Development & Learning Manager Summary
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Let's discuss your learning goals.

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