Lynn Deno
Instructional Designer
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West Lafayette, IN 47906 Customer Service Cell: 765-***-****
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I am seeking challenging work that utilizes my experience and education,
advances my professional skills, and contributes positively to an
organization.
Professional Experience
Online Math Teacher, Knowledge Learning Corporation
3/10 - present
. Teach math concepts to middle school students in an online environment
. Use a virtual whiteboard platform to deliver instruction
. Design strategies for student comprehension of key concepts
Instructional Design Intern, KeelWorks Foundation
3/10 - present
. Facilitate a virtual instructional design team
. Collaborate to design instruction for a KeelWorks core competency
. Contribute to team instructional design documents
. Implement the ADDIE instructional design model
Private Tutor and Homeschooling Mother -- West Lafayette, IN
2002 - present
. Design, develop, and implement instruction for preschool, elementary,
and high school students
. Select and modify existing instructional materials
. Employ knowledge of learning theories
. Organize time and resources effectively
. Utilize multi-tasking skills
. Budget financial resources efficiently
Technical Writer, Next Wave Systems, LLC -- Bloomington, IN
5/09 - 4/10
. Collaborated to create structured, user-focused technical
documentation (i.e., Software User's Manual, Software Design
Specification Documents)
. Interviewed SME's and review existing documentation to determine
necessary content inclusion for documents
. Wrote new material including textual descriptions, screen captures,
and graphical depictions
. Edited marketing material as needed
. Followed standard formatting guidelines for all documents
Operations Coordinator -- Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, West Lafayette,
IN 2/08 - 11/08
. Performed various administrative duties
. Advised students on Kaplan program offerings
. Administered and graded tests
. Entered data into corporate database
. Maintained Center records and filing system
Director of Program Ministries, United Methodist Church -- Otterbein, IN
1994-1998
. Designed and implemented all instructional programs for children,
youth, and adults
. Collaborated with a team of leaders to create vision and strategy for
growth and outreach
. Produced various mailings, flyers, newsletters, etc. for church
communication
. Trained program volunteers
. Managed weekly programming for children and youth (grades 4-12)
. Interacted with people of all ages
Sales Associate, Walmart Corporation -- West Lafayette, IN
2007-2008
Customer Service Associate, Kohl's -- Lafayette, IN
2006 Holiday Season
. Provided service to customers throughout the store and at the Customer
Service Desk
. Stocked and straightened product shelves
. Served as back-up cash register associate
Education
Distance Education Masters Student, Indiana University -- Bloomington,
Indiana
Currently pursuing -- M.S. Ed. Instructional Systems Technology (nearly
complete)
. Comprehensive study of learning theories
. Online learning experience
. Analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of
instructional environments and materials
. Writing for instructional design
. ELearning instructional design and development
B.A. Christian Education, Taylor University -- Upland, IN
Honors: Summa Cum Laude graduate; Dean's List, 4 years; Professional
Association of Christian Educators Award; Milo A. Rediger Scholarship
recipient
. Program and curriculum development
. Teaching and learning strategies
. Extensive research
. Effective written communication
Professional Skills
MS Office Suite Written and verbal communication skills
Virtual team collaboration General PC, e-mail, and internet skills
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite -
Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop Curriculum design and development to
Multi-tasking and organizational skills foster collaborative and creative
learning
Typing (50+ wpm) Creative and analytical thinking skills
Data Entry