Skills Summary
Proven ability with curriculum mapping, storyboarding and developing prototypes.
Demonstrated expertise in theory and practice of online learning.
Experience with development of course and student assessments
Expertise in developing course activities aligned with bloom’s taxonomy.
Training content development experience
Knowledge and experience in using adult learning principles.
Experience with writing and/or maintaining documentation such as user manuals, job aids, reference guides, facilitators guides, knowledgebase articles and online help text
Experience with a leading training authoring platform
Ability to transfer learning across multiple delivery methods such as traditional classroom, online, virtual hosting.
Experience with Instructional design models like ADDIE and ASSURE
Ability to develop SCORM 2.0 complaint eLearning courses.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet multiple priorities, critical deadlines, and shifting training needs
Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
Proactive approach to problem solving, reliability, and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies.
Expertise in creating mind maps for Job task analysis, work breakdown structure, course outlines, etc.
Applications Used by Domain
eLearning/
Authoring
Graphics
Project Management
Audio/Video
LMS
Work flow chart
oPrezi
oWord
oPower Point
oUdutu
oArticulate Storyline
oCaptivate
oIllustrator
oCanva
oStock Images
oSmartArt
oProducteev
oMicrosoft project
oZoho
oAudacity
oZaption
oCamtasia
oGo Animate
oSnagit
oCanvas
oMoodle
oBlackboard
oMind map
oVisio
oWord
oFree Mind
Professional Experience
Curriculum and Instructional Designer Jan, 16 – Till Date. Independent Freelancer (Designers for Learning, Ann Foundation, VUB University, Catchafire)
Facilitate discovery meetings, conduct interviews to confirm training needs and translate those needs into concrete options.
Work with business partners to define learning solution objectives to ensure the impact can be measured and is linked to business goals.
Write concise, creative and effective instruction.
Course deliverables include design documents, storyboards, prototypes, instructor and participant materials.
Work directly with technical subject matter experts to capture course-specific knowledge.
Ensure that learning solutions incorporate best practices in adult learning theory.
Create or map content linked to competency statements.
Create experiential activities that reinforce learning objectives.
Author course content, simulations, scenarios, as well as write and manage audio scripts, working with SMEs and voice talent to ensure content accuracy.
Assess training needs and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts
Design Performance Support (Work Instruction), Web-based Training (WBT/CBT), Instructor-Led Training (ILT/vILT) and Blended Learning solutions based on learner’s needs.
Create graphics, videos, audio or other media components and choose the format best suited to the target audience to enrich training content.
Create highly impactful training clips and vignettes for use pre and post training for consultants and end clients, utilizing software such as Adobe Storyline and/or Captivate.
Instructional Designer March, 16 – Till Date. International Professors Project
Develop new course syllabi in support of education programs.
Develop course objectives, outlines and syllabi consistent with educational course outcomes
Recommend instructional delivery methods
Assist faculty to adapt curriculum to specific student requirements.
Responsible for assisting university faculty in the application of instructional design principles and educational technology to develop courses.
Present methods to help instructors define educational goals, assess student needs and choose appropriate delivery technologies.
Develop course/student evaluation and assessment strategies.
Provide online design instruction to faculty through consultations, workshops and informational briefings.
Work with Subject Matter experts to capture content
Assess needs to identify topics to be trained and best method of delivery.
Determine how training for each topic will be sourced, i.e. designed in-house, modified from off-the-shelf content, or taught by contract trainer.
Reading Specialist and Curriculum Designer Aug, 13 – Till Date. Fort bend ISD
Modify existing curriculum to meet needs of the students.
Assist in preparing instructional materials, class handouts, information sheets, and organize activities.
Aid in the selection of textbooks, videos, films and resources as needed.
Provide expertise to facilitate instructional initiatives, and supervise staff.
Troubleshoot on both the technical and operational side of technology-based programs.
Develop and conduct training of faculty on new academic software and technology.
Provide pedagogical/curricular consultation and course design advice
Plan, design and conduct workshops, seminars, faculty online teaching certification training and other presentations related to various aspects of educational technology.
Research, test, and troubleshoot the educational technologies used by faculty.
Design and produce learning materials regarding trends in the use of educational technology in a variety of formats including print, graphic, audio/video and multimedia.
Providing support during and after go-live
Assist in ongoing training function operations, development, marketing and delivery of learning & knowledge exchange.
Participate in the development and implementation of training department action plans, work processes and systems.
Facilitate pilot sessions for content developed in-house and revise as needed.
Conduct train-the-trainer sessions for partners responsible for delivering training.
Design and implement a wide variety of learning solutions and activities that align to the strategic direction of the company and training function.
Design learning solutions utilizing multiple modalities (ILT, eLearning, mobile learning, micro learning, performance support, virtual training, and more as appropriate) to expand the competency and capability of our training audience.
Conduct and utilize training analysis and evaluation data to ensure learning transfer
Deliverables: infographics, curriculum for k-12, facilitator’s guide, cost-benefit analysis of training needs, task analysis, and gap analysis report.
Help identify and connect teachers to PD opportunities to meet priority needs.
Department Chair Aug, 10 - Aug, 13 Houston ISD
Coach and mentor teachers including model lessons.
Lead and attend collaborative planning meetings, assist with Formative Assessments.
Assist with identification of materials and supplies for trainings.
Evaluating and developing instructional materials.
Staff development including train/coach on effective use of real-time data.
Analyze data from assessments and implement best-practices.
Support academic leadership on how to lead data-driven instruction.
Design assessments based on the bloom’s taxonomy and State Standards
Analyze assessment scores and employ intervention strategies for success on state tests.
Plan/deliver technology based instruction and tests for workstations.
Trainer, Curriculum Designer Aug, 09 -June, 10 D. C. Public Schools, Washington D.C.
Provide consultation and support to faculty members in ESL.
Create and maintain policy/ procedure documentation and training materials.
Training and credentialing additional classroom trainers for end-user training
Analyze and coordinate availability of trainers, schedules, training rooms, workstations, and other resources
Provide training for new staff.
Coordinate training for new software releases and updates
Maintain existing training libraries, leveraging and repurposing content, increasing relevancy and impact.
Revise existing training content and create new content for new or revised product lines.
ESL Teacher Aug, 08-June, 09 Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD
Conduct one-on-one post-observation conferences with the teachers which allow opportunity to dialogue about areas of growth.
Plan and Provide model lessons
Write assessments with team members.
Monitor teachers' efficacy in applying new skill and impact on student learning.
Outline existing courses to align with the curriculum/state standards.
Develop and implement learning centers in reading and language arts
Design technologically engaging lessons using the Smart board, podcast and web quests.
Conduct parent workshops on how to imbibe technology into learning.
Education & Certifications
Certificate in Instructional Design April, 2016 University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Master of Arts in Education May, 2009 Notre Dame of Maryland University, MD
Certificate in TESOL (Post-Secondary level) May, 2007 International Institute of Linguistics, Baltimore, MD.
M.B.A Human Resources May, 2001 Indraprastha University, New Delhi.
Courses Designed, Developed and Executed.
Orientation to Online Learning- International Professors Project
Introduction to Geology-International Professors Project
Curriculum Planning for Second Language Learners- Ann Foundation
Cognitive Teaching-Activity Based Learning- International Professors Project
Introduction to email etiquette- APass
Educational Software Training- public school district.
E-Learning Module on 7 syllable types- Vrije University Brussels
Adult Basic education- Designers for Learning
Telephone Operator Training- PJ Enterprises