Design Instructional

Stephanie C. Wallace

Concord, NC 703-***-**** addykh@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wallace-b7261a126/

Professional Educator And Instructional Designer

Educational Technology Advocate – INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER – COURSE STRATEGIST

Dedicated Spanish and English-speaking educator with extensive experience teaching both secondary and post-secondary online students. Knowledgeable in applying leading technology to create an engaging and enriching academic experience. Partners with team members to identify and implement opportunities to improve programs, course materials, and student resources.

Areas of Expertise

Online Classroom Technology Communication & Presentation Skills Team Collaboration Online & Classroom Teaching

Asynchronous Instruction Leading Learning Theories Academic Assessment & Leadership Diversity & Inclusion

Curriculum Design Student Development Course Administration Instructional Planning Minto Pyramid Principle

Professional Online Teaching And Course Design Experience

Beaufort County Community College – Washington, SC 2019-Present

SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

Teach asynchronous online college courses, including Spanish and Spanish Culture and Civilization. Engage with a diverse student population and present course materials, promoting retention, personal relevance, dialogue, and critical thinking. Lead curriculum design initiatives, proposing and developing original and comprehensive course materials.

Select Achievement:

Developed the online curriculum for the Spanish Culture and Civilization college course, including course objectives, materials, teaching content, lesson plans, and exams.

National University Virtual High School – Chula Vista, CA 2015-Present

ADJUNCT SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

Within an interactive and global online environment, teach high school level AP Spanish I, II, and III courses utilizing Blackboard technology. Ensure students meet the course objectives and work 1:1 to develop strategies with students who are experiencing challenges. Partner with parents and administration to meet individual student needs, including IEP accommodations and goals.

Select Achievement:

Member of the accreditation team; prepared key reports submitted for the school’s successful academic accreditation.

Freelance 2010-Present

COURSE STRATEGIST AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

Design courses in various industries for entrepreneurs. Prepare marketing strategies for course creation and launches. Design launch pages and other systems in various learning and content management systems including Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Kajabi, Thinkific, and Teachable.

Select Achievements

Helped business owners create course product suites that increased sales and online visibility.

Created high-converting sales landing pages for various business clients.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College – Concord, NC 2005-Present

DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH INSTRUCTOR

Present online, face-to-face, and hybrid college-level courses in both English and Spanish. Course portfolio includes Technical Communications, Developmental Reading/Writing in Preparation for College-Level Courses, Beginner Spanish I and II, and Intermediate Spanish. Create a community environment within each learning platform that increases engagement and learning.

Select Achievements:

Nominated for Teacher of the Year by the Rowan student population (2019).

Integral team member who contributed to the design of the master course shell, responsible for ensuring the curriculum met ADA compliance standards.

Professional Classroom Teaching Experience

University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC) – Charlotte, NC 2013-2017

COLLEGIATE FACULTY and ACADEMIC COORDINATOR – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

A dynamic teaching experience, responsible for preparing and presenting college courses relating to grammar, essay writing, reading comprehension, listening, and presentations. Member of the Materials Selection Committee and developed English curriculum, including textbook selection, determining level outcomes and rubrics, and assessments. Strong educational advocate, worked closely with students to achieve academic success and mentored new faculty members.

Pfeiffer University – Misenheimer, NC 2012-2014

SPANISH LECTURER

Planned and taught college-level Spanish courses: Beginner Spanish, Intermediate Spanish Grammar, and Latin American Culture. Provided academic advisement for Spanish minors on concentrations and course selection. Carefully assessed student performance and adjusted teaching methodologies to meet individual needs.

Virginia International University – Fairfax, VA 2010-2012

ESL INSTRUCTOR

Taught semester-long Intermediate Speaking and Listening, Advanced Grammar Workshop, and Advanced Writing English courses. Supported lesson retention and student engagement through analysis and learning theory applications for varying levels of student comprehension. Created a positive and multi-cultural environment, inviting to a diverse student population.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) Coursework – English; Technical Writing and Copy Editing (18 Credits)

East Carolina University – Greenville, NC

Master of Arts (M.A.) – Spanish; Linguistics and Pedagogy

New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Double Major: Spanish and English; Linguistics and Language Acquisition

University of North Carolina Charlotte – Charlotte, NC

Languages

Fluent: Spanish and English (bilingual)

Conversational: Levantine Arabic

Professional Certifications

Quality Matters Certified; Online Program Design, Teaching Support, Learner Support, Learner Success – QM

Leading Edge Certified; Online and Blended Teacher – LEC

Blackboard Certified Trainer – Blackboard

Canvas Course Management Certified – Canvas

Moodle Educator Certification (MEC) – Moodle

Translation Certificate – University of North Carolina Charlotte

Technical Proficiencies

MS Office Suite MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook Google Suite Google Drive/Forms/Docs/Slides/Sheets/Calendar

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