About Armine
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HERE YOU WILL FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY JOURNEY AND MISSION
I am Dr. Armine Movsisyan and my experiences as an immigrant growing up in the US school system is the motivation that fuels my purpose to transform how we learn and develop people and programs to build environments that cultivate climates of possibility.
Schools do not foster the space for learners to understand who they are and who they want to become, rather they focus on what. In turn, graduates enter work environments where their assets and aspirations are unrealized because they are not prepared to meet the demands of the future of work.
I spent two decades inside various schools to transform education such that we prepare students for their future, not our past. As I uncovered the methods to design and build such programs and environments, I took those findings and applied it to the workplace as well.
It brings me great joy to support people and programs as they articulate their vision, support them in designing systems that bring their visions to life, and make work a place people look forward to going to.
How we co-create environments and cultivate teams makes all the difference.
WHERE MY JOURNEY BEGAN
What made me feel unprepared at each phase on my road became the inspiration behind where I wanted to apply my energy to make an impact in transforming what does not work.
When I was in high school, what drove me to majoring in history was the desire to unearth unheard voices who faced great adversity and injustices, whose stories remained unseen. When I got to college, I remember thinking to myself “why didn’t we learn this in school,” as each experience made me question how programs and culture are designed.
As I entered the professional realm, I wondered how we can cultivate environments where people can grow, achieve their goals, and bring the company vision to life all while looking forward to getting to do that work. After all, shouldn’t the places we go on our journey be places we enjoy being at and have the tools necessary for the road? Navigating this journey was even more challenging in a world that faces constant change, and if you don’t have the tools your compass will send you in the wrong direction. Whether it be schools or workplaces, my purpose is to create a toolbox for all and cultivate environments of possibility.
My mission evolves at each phase of my journey.
Currently, my mission is to:
Cultivate teams that can create for tomorrow.
Where people can acquire the skills and habits of mind they will need to bring the vision to life and hone in on the adaptability required to meet the needs of the future.
I began as a high school social science teacher, became Head of School. From there I continued to more administrative roles as Principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Academic Director as I taught courses in teacher education. Thereafter, I became the Coordinator of Innovative Learning and School Design where I coached educators, and designed and implemented programs that prepare learners for the future and conducted workshops for companies with the same purpose.
My education includes:
Leadership Institute - Harvard
Principals Institute - UCLA & UC Berkeley
Doctorate in Educational Leadership - USC
Project Management - Google
MA in History - UC Irvine
BA’s in Global Cultures and History - UC Irvine
WHERE I AM NOW
I support executives and educators in the cultivation of their environment and creation of their programs by taking an active role via workshops for learning and development. These workshops give teams the tools they need to bring their vision to praxis and cultivate environments of possibility and trust. My goal is to build a toolbox for teams to use continually that is equipped with the mindsets and skills to address any obstacle that presents itself, together.
The methods I use evolved from learner-centered practices and Bronfenbrenner’s ecological system model to develop an approach that addresses the needs of all people and organizations. This framework empowers teams with the skills to solve complex challenges and opportunities as they co-create constructive spaces.
MY OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Armine Movsisyan, a longtime educator and learner. Upon immigrating from Armenia at the age of four, she experienced first hand the challenges students face as English learners and minorities. These realities rooted a deep interest in the realm of education, how people interact, and learn which lead to her journey in the field. Her overarching aim is to serve communities to transform how learners and professionals experience learning and development.
Her ‘why’ and life’s purpose are fulfilled by supporting professionals in the cultivation of their element(s), as they unite to transform organizations.
Upon graduation, she began her career as a history and social science teacher in Santa Ana and the San Gabriel Valley. With each passing year, Dr. Movsisyan took on more leadership responsibilities and worked closely with fellow teachers, parents, staff, and students to promote academic excellence, innovation and teamwork within each school community. She is an experienced educational professional with a demonstrated history of working in primary and secondary schools, and various higher education programs. This path lead her to the realm of learning and development for various industries.
She is skilled in leadership, project management, training, curriculum development, educational technology, adult education, staff development, instructional design, E-learning, change management, team building, program and budget management.
Her commitment to serving communities and inspiring individuals to be self-empowered agents of change is unprecedented. She is dedicated to ensuring equity, access, social justice, and is passionate about representing the voices of individuals who have been systematically oppressed as evidenced by her extensive study of global educational systems.
The community sees her as a devoted, inspiring, and effective educational professional.
Currently, she is Head of Learning and Development, Educational Consultant/Facilitator/Coach, and a Professor of teacher education. Dr. Movsisyan has earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and received leadership training from Harvard Graduate School of Education, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. Prior to her doctorate, she earned both her Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees in History & Global Cultures from the University of California, Irvine.
Further details about her professional journey are available on Linkedin.
SPECIALTIES
Designing Sustainable Systems
Pedagogy & Andragogy
Adult Learning Theories
Professional Learning
Budget Management
Curriculum Development
E-Learning Development
Facilitation and Training
Instructional Design
Leadership and Coaching
Leadership Development
Learning Modules
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
New Hire Onboarding/Offboarding
Program Management
Training Needs Analaysis
Vendor Management
Instructional Innovation
Organizational Climate and Culture
Change & Conflict Management