Charis Tarbett, M.S.ed.
Learning Strategist | Training & Talent Development
Personal Statement
For as long as I can remember, I've loved all things "storytelling". I grew up immersed in books and films and enjoyed every alternative universe I could dive into. My favorite experiences are the ones from which I learn the most.
I enjoy the end-to-end process of learning strategy and execution. I’ve held many L&D positions, including designing and facilitating training for various environments such as face-to-face, virtual, and blended learning. I especially enjoy creating eLearnings, as I can tap into my writing and storyboarding skills to incorporate multimedia and storytelling. Helping others learn is one of the reasons I enjoy writing curriculum and facilitating trainings.
I have extensive experience working on highly collaborative and cross-cultural teams. In previous roles, I designed middle and high school curriculum and taught English Language Arts and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at public schools in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Seattle, and Kagoshima, Japan. I’ve facilitated trainings for educators in Japan and the U.S., and I’ve led globally dispersed teams. My varied experience has taught me to be adaptable and open to new ways of working.
I currently live in South Florida with my partner, our two goofy dogs, and one raccoon-like cat. In my free time, I enjoy reading (fiction and media studies), crafting (ceramics and linocuts), and roller skating (quads 4eva). I’m passionate about educational equity and digital citizenry, and I’ve been volunteering at a literacy center for over 15 years, teaching ESOL and U.S. citizenship.
Work History
2022 - 2024 | Head of Training & Talent Development
E-commerce | Remote, USA
I manage the remote content design and training delivery teams for the Global Sales organization at a multinational e-commerce company. In this role, I am responsible for the learning strategy, KPIs, and vision of the Training & Talent Development department. I oversee the lifecycle of all training materials, including eLearning courses, virtual and instructor-led trainings, and coaching resources. I work cross-functionally on global training projects and pilots, and I mentor junior designers and trainers on industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
2019 - 2022 | Learning Experience Manager
Nonprofit | Remote, USA
I managed a geographically-dispersed learning experience team at a remote-first multinational nonprofit. In this role, I oversaw the creation of publicly available training materials and publications, including online courses and certification programs, in-person workshops and practicums, eBooks, manuals, and webinars. I also administered the LMS and digital resource library and oversaw the licensing and renewal qualifications of 100+ instructors.
2015 - 2019 | K-12 Curriculum Designer & Educator
Board of Education | Kagoshima, Japan
In this role, I updated the school district curriculum for English Language courses to align with international ESOL standards and taught weekly seminars for K-12 English Language Learners. I also facilitated onboarding and upskilling courses for new English language teachers, supervised teaching assistants, and coached the top debate team in the prefecture (We competed at Nationals, twice!).
2012 - 2015 | K-12 Curriculum Writer, Team Lead & Educator
Public School District | Maryland, USA
In this role, I designed and updated the school district curriculum for middle school English Language Arts (ELA) classes and taught 7th and 8th-grade ELA classes at a STEM magnet school. I earned a “Highly Effective” performance rating every year. As the 7th grade team leader, I coordinated student-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and extracurricular activities.
Education & Certifications
Professional Certificate, eLearning & Instructional Design
University of Washington, USA
Maryland State Educator Certificate
Standard Professional I, ID#03-4531
M.S. Educational Studies
Johns Hopkins University, USA
B.A. English Literature & Film Studies
Mount Holyoke College, USA