Trainer

Instructional Design E-Learning Training Facilitator Professional Development Coach Health & Wellness

With over 15 years of expertise in adult training, instructional design, and coaching, I specialize in deploying effective learning solutions both online and onsite. This experience positions me as a versatile candidate capable of contributing to various aspects of organizational development.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Instructional Designer Health and Wellness Facilitator and Coach

United States - Remote

06/2023 – Present

Apply years of expertise in learning and development to design, develop, and implement impactful learning content across various delivery modes.

Conduct comprehensive needs analyses, recommending tailored learning solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Collaborate effectively with business leaders, subject matter experts, and stakeholders at all levels in the business.

Remain current in industry best practices and emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in content development and learning technologies.

Mentor individuals in health and well-being, yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing techniques.

The Kings College Online (No longer in operation) -Professional Development Specialist/Instructional Designer

Remote Worker, Phoenix Office

01/2022- 05/2023

Created engaging instructional material and learning activities such as instructional lead and self-paced performance support tools, eLearning tutorials, software simulations, and learning assessments, including MS Office apps, using the latest authoring and video editing tools.

Achieved success in spearheading training initiatives, fostering corporate culture, and excelling in dynamic settings.

Collaborated with management, department heads and staff to conduct thorough needs assessments to determine areas for employee improvement.

Held weekly online virtual onboarding and training sessions for various technologies, including MS Office apps, for small groups and individuals, providing support and mentoring across departments.

Conducted research and collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify target audience’s training needs and desired outcomes.

Gathered and synthesized information and data to identify recommendations for learning solutions.

Set up and constructed corporate repositories in SharePoint sites to hold all corporate documents.

Played a pivotal role in cultivating and sustaining a vibrant corporate culture, fostering employee well-being and engagement through initiatives like 15-minute mindfulness sessions and virtual game nights.

Freelance Trainer Health and Wellness Facilitator and Coach

Worldwide (Vietnam, Taiwan, Turkey, Honduras, and USA)

12/2016 – 01/2022

Prepared and presented training on different educational methodologies, thinking processes, and ESL (English as a Second Language) strategies.

Held seminars and coached clients in the realms of health and wellness, offering expert guidance on weight management, yoga, mindfulness, and holistic healing practices.

Jerome School District - District ESL Coach and Assistant District ESL Coordinator

Jerome, Idaho

08/2014 - 07/2016

Coordinated district ESL testing training programs including classroom scheduling, course registration, participation tracking and reporting, data management, materials management, logistics, staff support, and assisted with training facilitation as needed.

In coordination with the leadership team for the school district, collaborated with all district stakeholders including building administrators, teachers, students and parents to develop L&Ds and trainings that were engaging, and results driven.

Produced a series of training and professional development initiatives to drive teacher performance resulting in an 8% increase in ESL scores districtwide.

Revised, organized and developed job aids and manuals for ESL administrative tasks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all teachers in the district, ensuring they were accurate, standardized, up to date, effective, and implemented.

Mentored teachers and provided developmental feedback through observations, peer learning, and modeling.

Created instructional end goals and content that allowed learners to meet the goals, then evaluated learner’s performance by developing assessment instruments.

Sur College of Applied Sciences- ESL Instructor & Technology Coach

Sur, Oman

08/2013 - 07/2014

Led trainings on how to utilize the LMS, modern technological interactive teaching resources, and materials to enhance student learning.

Created learning materials to assist in training.

Gyeongju University - ESL Instructor

Gyeongju, South Korea

03/2011 - 03/2013

Conducted training for Korean elementary school teachers on newer TESOL methodology and strategies, and their application.

Worked collaboratively with a group of teacher trainers to create materials for the teacher trainings.

Taught English I & II to freshmen and sophomores.

Businesses, Universities, & Schools - ESL Instructor

Japan

04/2000 – 3/2006

Trained managers at Toyota & Mitsubishi in Western Culture Courses to prepare to live abroad.

Taught at universities, colleges & ESL businesses to a wide range of students and abilities; 85% of which were adults.

Education

Master of Arts: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) -University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK 2015

Bachelor of Science: Construction Engineering and Management -Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1997

Tech Skills

Articulate 360 Camtasia Snagit InVideo Animaker Vyond Movavi Filmora PowerPoint O365 & Apps SharePoint Teams Google Workspace Blackboard Moodle Canva Adobe Illustrator (Basic) Asana

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