LEARN I NG
Results-driven instructional designer with 15+ years of experience creating engaging, accessible learning solutions that enhance performance and align with organizational goals. Skilled in curriculum development, e-learning design, and learning technologies, with a proven ability to collaborate and drive impactful results.
SKILLS
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Canvas, Blackboard, SAP SuccessFactors
TECHNICAL EDITING
Clarity, Consistency, Accuracy, Style guide adherence, Document design, Version and quality control
USABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY
User testing, UX design, Visual design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, Human factors, WCAG 2.1
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Technical communication, Engineer writing, Composition, Rhetoric, Business writing, Adult learning, Leadership training, Change management, Communication fundamentals
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & ADULT LEARNING
ADDIE, SAM, Backwards planning, Interaction design, Bloom's taxonomy, Curriculum development, Career pathways, Core competencies
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Canva, Vyond, Kaltura, SCORM, LTI connections, Zoom, Teams, PowerApps, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Eleven Labs
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Leadership, Documentation, Planning, Communication, Task management, Collaboration, Agile development, Microsoft Project, Evaluation
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
XML, HTML, CSS, PHP, xAPI
eXPERIENCE
SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Lead and manage 20+ instructional design projects, overseeing compliance training for 6,000+ employees and onboarding programs for 1,300+ new hires while mentoring a team of designers. Expert in instructional design, e-learning technologies, process improvement, and knowledge management to enhance learning experiences and organizational efficiency.
ADVANCED WRITING LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Taught 20+ advanced writing courses for engineering and business students, managing 75+ students per quarter and integrating experiential, project-based learning with nonprofit collaborations. Created inclusive, engaging classrooms using interactive technology and continuous assessment to support a diverse student body from 40+ countries.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSOCIATE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Created curriculum for and taught:
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Professional Writing: 2 courses online
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First Year Composition 1 & 2 : 6 courses face-to-face
LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Design and teach engaging online and in-person technical writing courses, integrating interactive Canvas modules and diverse digital tools to enhance learning. Develop assessments, multimodal instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies to foster skill development and student engagement.
VISITING INSTRUCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SM
Created curriculum for and taught:
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Professional Writing: 2 courses online
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First Year Composition 1 & 2 : 6 courses face-to-face