Instructional Designer and Content Writer

Translate complex theories and ideas into engaging, step-by-step educational/instructional material

Seasoned Instructional Designer, Content Developer, Writer, and Editor, with over 20 years’ success developing world-class instructional and learning materials for print, in-person, and web-based educational programs. Masterful ability to translate expert-level content for adult learners; strong proficiencies in breaking-down complex topics into smaller, teachable units that promote achievement of learning outcomes. Writing skills complemented by a strong background in instructional design, evaluation, needs analysis, and implementation. Proven record of overseeing project delivery and hitting strict deadlines and deliverables.

Areas of Expertise:

Content Development & Editing Writing for Web, e-Learning, and Print Instructional & Technical Writing

Interactive Learning Project Management Curriculum Requirements & Standards Learning Theory & Strategies

Team Collaboration & Leadership MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Captivate, and Google Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ellicom – Montreal, QC April – October 2019

INSTRUCTIONAL WRITER (PART-TIME CONTRACT)

Engaged to work with a Subject Matter Expert in developing content for an online course. Adapted content provided by SME to align with both company standards and college partners. Assisted with updating online course content and materials. Oversaw all content editing; leveraged learning principals and best practices to ensure clear instruction and promote achievement of learning objectives.

TVO/The Independent Learning Centre – Toronto, ON 2005 – 2019

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER & WRITER

Designed and developed online courses with interactive learning features (blended learning) for high-school curriculum and distance education. Collaborated closely with subject matter experts and development teams to achieve deadlines, deliverables and strict budgets. Edited content to maximize educational value and drive adherence to instructional best practices. Liaised with teachers to ensure content compatibility with platforms and desired learning outcomes.

Delivered 3, 110-hour courses annually; frequently recognized for developing courses that engaged students and ignited passion in topics (drove enrollment in additional courses).

Leveraged background in learning techniques to build course/lesson progressions – minimizing student overwhelm.

Navigated evolution of distance education to 100% online course instruction; transitioned from creating PDF documents to more interactive, rich content – all while adhering to Ministry of Education standards.

Constantly adapted to both industry and content delivery changes; implemented new standards and methodologies to ensure highest-quality content.

Additional Experience Includes:

Performance Consultant – Canadian National Railway (CN) – Developed training plans to support ~2,000 employees.

Project Manager/Instructional Technologist – Canadian National Railway (CN)

Training Coordinator – Canadian National Railway (CN)

System Training Officer – Canadian National Railway (CN)

Coordinator, Instructional Technology – Canadian National Railway (CN)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master Degree, Educational Technology

Bachelor of Education Degree

Professional Development Courses –

New Media & Software Technical Writing Web Design & Print Design Web-Based Learning ADDIE UDL

Laurie Doroshenko

Toronto, ON 416-***-**** adfol2@r.postjobfree.com

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