Jessica Dyer
About Jessica Dyer
Jessica Dyer is a Senior Science Content Editor at Great Minds, where she focuses on developing educational materials that comply with accessibility standards. She has extensive experience in curriculum design and has worked in various roles within the education sector, including positions at Composure, The Pantry, and Shmoop.
Work at Great Minds
Jessica Dyer currently holds the position of Senior Science Content Editor at Great Minds, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she develops and oversees educational content, ensuring it meets high standards of quality and compliance. Dyer supports professional development initiatives aimed at enhancing curriculum design teams, contributing to the overall effectiveness of educational resources.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Jessica Dyer worked at Great Minds as a Science Content Editor from 2020 to 2021. She also served as an Editor at Composure from 2019 to 2020 in the Raleigh-Durham area. Her experience includes a position as Director of Food Safety at The Pantry from 2012 to 2014, and she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Dyer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of North Carolina, studying from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Food Microbiology from Kansas State University, completing her studies in 2005. Dyer has expertise in aligning educational content with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
Content Development Skills
Dyer has extensive experience in creating educational materials, including teacher and student edition texts, laboratory manuals, online courses, and assessments. Her previous role as a Curriculum Writer and Editor at Shmoop from 2015 to 2019 involved developing a wide range of educational resources. She has also developed training materials and best practices to ensure WCAG compliance in educational content.