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Dara Marin Prais, PhD has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of education research, teaching, and consultancy. Dara'smost recent position is as the Content Director of Education Research & Professional Services at Hanover Research. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate Content Director in the same company. Dara also held the position of VINE | Research and Data Hub at the Denver Journal of Education & Community. Additionally, they worked as a Consultant and Temporary Researcher at Pathways2Teaching and as a Lecturer at the University of Colorado Denver. Dara also has experience as the Founder, Owner & Director of Navigating Education, where they served as an Assessment Specialist & Educational Consultant. In their previous roles, they worked as an Online Adjunct Instructor at Laramie County Community College, a Pathways2Teaching Program Coordinator at Pathways2Teaching, and a CPEER & CTLT Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado, School of Education and Human Development. Dara also has experience as a 4th Grade General Education Teacher at Eastridge Community Elementary and as a 4th & 5th Grade Special Education Teacher and Interventionist at SOAR Charter School.

Dara Marin Prais, PhD, completed their education with the following chronological history:

- From 2017 to 2021, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD degree in Education & Human Development, specializing in Research, Assessment, and Evaluation, at the University of Colorado Denver.

- Between 2014 and 2016, they obtained their Master of Arts - MA degree in Educational Psychology with a focus on Assessment at the University of Colorado Denver.

- In 2005 to 2008, they attended Northern Arizona University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, specializing in Special and Elementary Education.

Furthermore, they acquired additional certifications:

- In April 2021, they received a Professional License in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) from the Colorado Department of Education.

- Likewise, in April 2021, they obtained a Professional License in Elementary Education (K-6) from the Colorado Department of Education.

- Additionally, they received a Professional License in Special Education Generalist (5-21) from the Colorado Department of Education in April 2021.