Anne Barjolin-Smith

Advanced AI Trainer at Invisible Technologies; Curriculum & Content Writer | Assessment Specialist at Summit K12

AI PromptingLLM RefinementCurriculum DesignStandardized Test DevelopmentInstructional DesignBilingual Instruction (French/English)

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About

I'm Anne Barjolin-Smith, currently serving as an Advanced AI Trainer at Invisible Technologies and a Curriculum & Content Writer at Summit K12. My career has been a journey through the worlds of linguistics, education, and technology—from teaching IB/AP French and lecturing in the humanities to leading content development teams for major assessment bodies like ETS and the College Board. I hold a Ph.D. in English/American Studies, and I am deeply passionate about the intersection of language, identity, and ethno-aesthetics. I specialize in creating pedagogically sound, standards-aligned curricula and refining AI models for accuracy and ethical groundedness. Beyond the classroom and the LLM, I am a published author on the culture of lifestyle sports like surfing and snowboarding. I’m always stoked to connect with fellow edtech innovators, researchers, and anyone interested in making education more culturally responsive and accessible through ethical technology.

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What I can offer

›High-level academic research and peer review
›Technical AI training and scoring model calibration
›Standards-aligned curriculum and assessment development
›Expertise in ELL/ESL and French/English instruction

Looking for

›expanding my professional network
›exploring mutual opportunities in edtech, academic publishing, and assessment development

Best fit for

Edtech organizationsAcademic publishersAssessment bodies (ETS, College Board)Educational researchers

Current Interests

AI in Education and LLM ethicsLifestyle sports history (surfing and snowboarding)Ethno-aesthetics and the intersection of language and identitySpatial dimensions of music in subcultures

Background

Career

Transitioned from a decade in higher education and K12 teaching (French/English) into specialized assessment development for ETS and College Board, eventually moving into AI training and curriculum design for edtech.

Education

Ph.D. in English/American Studies from Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry (2018); Master in Applied Linguistics from Université Grenoble Alpes (2011); Master in English Speaking World Studies from Université Côte d'Azur (2005).

Achievements

›Tripled the size of the French program at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School within two years
›Created a company-wide readability scoring tool for Summit K12
›Authored a book on surfing and identity in Florida
›Led the AP French Content Development Team (CDT) at ETS

Opinions

Assessments and curricula must be culturally responsive, fair, and accessible
Human-centered, ethical AI design and user safety must be prioritized over pure growth
Project-Based Learning is essential for creating vibrant, real-world learning environments
Support for the philosophy of 'Slow Productivity'