Skills:

Accessible Learning
Addie/Sam Model
Assessment Design
Curriculum Design
Evaluation
Facilitation
Learning Strategy
Needs Assessment
Project Management
Qualitative Research
Scenario-Based Learning

Tools & Tech Used:

Articulate 360
Adobe Creative Cloud
Camtasia
Canva
Confluence
Google Suite
Loom
Microsoft Suite
Snag-It
Trello
WordPress

• LinkedIn

Experience:

Freelance Instructional Design Consultant
(April 2022 – December 2023)

• Designed technical training learning strategy and content for organizational adoption of in-house developed technology
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify performance gaps for technical training materials and performance support solutions aligned with learner needs
• Deployed both self-paced and instructor-led learning solutions through LMS integrations and assessed
• Created and implemented project plans emphasizing timelines and efficient delivery of learning solutions to client

Quality Assurance Trainer – Actalent at Gilead Sciences
(Contract Role June 2021 – September 2021)

• Partnered with subject matter experts to assess blended learning solutions and target where time and money could be saved to update existing materials for  

Instructional Designer – Hope Services
(Contract Role November 2020 – June 2021)

• Served as lead curriculum designer for virtual programming that provided services to 800 individuals during required remote services
• Carried out interview-based qualitative analysis of current virtual programming to analyze current needs of programming
• Created over 100 storyboards and scripts for virtual learning experiences

Instructional Design Consultant – Mosaic
(Contract Role December 2020 – August 2020)

• Supported Mosaic’s client, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) in designing instructor led, e-learnings, and live virtual training opportunities
• Collaborated with SMEs to establish learning gaps and training needs
• Facilitated workflow by establishing the foundations for a SharePoint with extra learning resources for staff
• Created answer validated assessments aligned to course objectives

Training Specialist – Hope Services
(February 2016 – December 2020)

• Developed and drove agency-wide media initiative across 8 geographically diverse campuses targeting an audience of 827 adults with developmental disabilities and over 120 direct service staff
• Created over 75 rugged and sustainable on the job training materials to support clients and direct service staff meet program goals and initiatives
• Supported technical implementation of 4 unique instructional spaces for post-production and editing

Student Attendant – Palo Alto Unified School District
(August 2015 – February 2016 )

• Assisted in the instruction of a classroom of 10+ students in special education, providing personalized support to adhere to individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implemented IEPs for 10+ students with differing needs, leading to measurable improvements in academic performance and social skills
• Managed and organized education materials and resources, resulting in a 20% reduction in preparation time for lesson activities
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies and create conducive learning environments
• Redesigned learning materials to adhere to IEP goals resulting a student winning math student of the year

English Language Teacher – Best Learning Beijing China
(July 2014 – August 2015 )

• Designed and implemented comprehensive English language curriculum for non-native Speakers, enhancing linguistic abilities over 50 students aged 4 years to 12 years
• Facilitated innovative and exciting teach methods to improve English proficiency of student by an average of 25% as measured by standardized language assessment tools over a 6-month period.
• Facilitated cultural exchange, incorporating American culture into lessons, which increased student engagement and understanding of cultural context
• Developed and led teacher training workshops on effective ESL and basic teaching strategies contributing to student outcomes across the organization

Student Attendant – Palo Alto Unified School District
(October 2012 – June 2014 )

• Assisted in the instruction of a classroom of 10+ students in special education, providing personalized support to adhere to individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implemented IEPs for 10+ students with differing needs, leading to measurable improvements in academic performance and social skills
• Managed and organized education materials and resources, resulting in a 20% reduction in preparation time for lesson activities
• Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement classroom management strategies and create conducive learning environments
• Redesigned learning materials to adhere to IEP goals resulting a student winning math student of the year