Katherine Popoff

Lead Instructional Designer at Ascend Learning

Katherine Popoff has a diverse range of work experience in the field of education. Katherine most recently worked as a Lead Instructional Designer at Ascend Learning starting in 2020. Prior to this, they worked as an Instructional Designer for the Higher Education division of John Wiley and Sons from 2018 to 2020. In this role, they were responsible for developing course content, ensuring accessibility, and managing multiple projects.

Katherine also has experience as a Research & Instructional Strategies Specialist Intern at The Education Partners in 2018. Before that, they pursued a Master's degree in International Educational Development and worked as a Program Assistant in the Arts Administration Department at Teachers College of Columbia University from 2016 to 2018.

In addition, Katherine has taught in various settings, including as an ESL Summer Program teacher at Tilton School in 2017, an ADIA Program Teacher at Brewster Academy in 2016, and a Royal Thai Scholars Program Teacher at Brewster Academy in 2015. Katherine also served as a Teacher and College Advisor at Mission International School from 2012 to 2015, where they taught EAL classes and provided college advising to students.

Katherine's earlier experiences include working as a Trainer at China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in 2014 and as a Chinese language student at the University of International Business and Economics in 2012.

Overall, Katherine Popoff has a strong background in instructional design, project management, and teaching, bringing a wealth of expertise to their current role as a Lead Instructional Designer.

Katherine Popoff's education history begins in 2000 when they graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall with a High School Diploma. From 2004 to 2008, they attended Bowdoin College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Asian Studies. Later, they pursued further education at Teachers College, Columbia University from 2016 to 2018, earning a Master of Arts degree in International Educational Development.

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  • Lead Instructional Designer

    March, 2020 - present

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