"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." –George Evans
"Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way." –George Evans
As an Instructional Designer, I specialize in interactive, engaging learning experiences that incorporate adult learning theory and help learners retain and apply valuable information to their careers. With 5+ years of experience designing and developing curriculum for diverse groups of learners, my project management skills are exhibited through how I organize content and collaborate with other professionals to develop courses on time.
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💻 I am tech-savvy and love the chance to add new educational technologies to my toolbox. I am proficient with the following tools: Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise, Camtasia, Vyond, H5P, Panopto, Figma, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud products including Captivate and Premere Pro. I also have worked extensively with the LMS systems: Schoology, Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas (CIDI labs integration).
💡 I am also a virtual freelance contractor who enjoys managing email, social media, and other marketing strategies for my clients. I work closely with course creators to make their business ideas come to life.
📖 Curriculum and educational content is very important to me as I enjoy doing extensive research in course subject areas and creating course objectives, in addition to editing and formatting online textbooks. Currently I am an editorial board member for the peer reviewed Journal of Advanced Technological Education (JATE).
🤓 I am a lifelong learner and I welcome any opportunities to improve. I recently completed my Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, and I am working on my Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) through ATD.
⏰ My organizational and time management skills are very important to me, as meeting deadlines is crucial to saving project time and costs.
🎨 Other than instructional design, I have extensive experience with graphic design projects including adding 3D design elements and simulations into my courses. I also enjoy editing and designing personal and professional websites.