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Instructional Designer /Learning Coach
Creative, experienced and collaborative instructional leader and designer with 10+ years of combined experience in teaching, designing, leading and reviewing learning processes to transform behaviors through sound instructional design and analysis from a variety of audiences. A strong communicator talented in grasping and translating complex topics for non-experts. Developed trainings and provided coaching for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in online course development and face-to-face instruction plus, professional development. An experienced manager with operations management background, adept at managing multiple projects and breaking complex processes into achievable steps largely. Currently function as a Learning Designer for approximately 150 instructional staff in an academic environment providing expertise and support in course elements and as local administrator of the Learning Management System. Completed a Master of Science in Instructional Design Degree focusing on Dick & Carey Systems Design and Kirkpatrick. Related expertise includes database management, online curriculum development, professional development, and one-on-one coaching/mentoring.
— STRENGTHS —
Provide Adult Mentoring, Coaching and Training
application of pedagogy, Heutagogy & Andragogy
Application of Kirkpatrick, Dick & Carey, Kemp, and ADDIE Instructional Design Models
Project Management/ Project Tracking, Action Planning
Design & Development of Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning Environments and related learning strategies in elearning environment & F2F
Expert Course & Content Development
Administrator of Courseware in Variety of LMS: Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas Instructure
Experienced in and Familiar with Media Authoring Tools Such as Camtasia
Assessments Design
Experienced working with SME’s
understanding and Application of interoperability and accessibilty of learning object
Performed Data Analysis & Assessments in Excel and Access
Proficient in Microsoft Products and Related OFFICE 365 Applications, Sharepoint
Familiar with basic programming in HTML and CSS
Keen understanding and Application of interoperability and accessibilty of learning objects
personal and Professional Attributes: Reflective, conscientious, highly analytical & customer focused
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Learning Design (LDC), Instructional Facilitator and Information, Communication, Technology Coach (ICT)
2013 to 2019 - Pasco County School District, Land O Lakes, Florida
Role & Contributions
Shift to Instructional Design Role to Support Adult Learners – High School Teachers & Staff
Responsible for developing measuring tools and analysis, such as digital forms/surveys, spreadsheets, and visual presentation of data.
Manage Learning Management System (LMS) accounts as administrator.
Partners regularly with Subject Matter Experts and district leaders to build training content, instructional support and programs.
Evaluated data such as surveys and assessments to determine need and provided further data collection/analysis to determine effectiveness of interventions.
Manages and tracks social media tools, including website in Wordpress.
Assessed training needs, developed trainings, coached, and mentored professional staff in regard to meeting instructional and institutional goals. Coordinated school-based trainings for employees, designed and implemented processes that blended local based objectives to larger initiatives.
Created technology infused learning environments, plus, built capacity of staff in required technologies. Designed and presented staff trainings in face-to-face and blended learning environments in regards to established learning management systems (LMS).
Organized and designed large digital interface that outlined all instructional expectations for district related subject area courses, 15 courses, in LMS.
Reviewed and redesigned standardized assessments to match learning objectives per course
Teacher, Adult Ed Instructor, Department Chair
2005 to 2013 - Pasco County School District, Land O Lakes, Florida
Role & Contributions
Assisted in development of online courses for adult staff, supported staff in professional development goals, worked with SME’s, and successfully translated complex information into manageable objectives. Supported leadership goals through creating instructional materials, trainings and assessments.
Liaison between school and district as department chair per subject area
Provided support and guidance to school based staff
Successfully instructed adolescent learners
Implemented activities directly measured to learning objectives
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Operations Manager
2003 to 2004 - Kellogg, Brown & Root, Houston, Texas
Role & Contributions
Supervised 70 member staff in addition to 100 contracted Iraqi nationals
Managed information and technology requirements
Compiled and authored executive reports including operations, construction finance, telecommunication, and human resources reporting
Provided face to face coordination between company, civilian and military activities
Database Analyst, IT Reporting Department
2002 - Montgomery Community College, Rockville, MD
Role & Contributions
Responsible for developing reporting tool, user-interface and detailed reports by extracting and manipulating data from large database system.
Developed robust management reporting tool for college administrators using MS Access and Oracle 8i Warehouse
Wrote design and troubleshooting documentation to train users on database interface
Database Developer Intern
2001 - Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Role & Contributions
Responsible for developing and creating Phase I of employee database interface for tracking staff productivity.
Created table, forms, layouts, and queries to make database secure, interactive and user-friendly.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Studies
Instructional Design – MSID, Masters of Science in Instructional Design – St. Leo University, FL.
Social Science Education – Additional Course Studies – University of South Florida, FL.
Additional Studies
Political Science – BA, SUNY Oneonta, NY
Technology & Programming Certificate Program – 30 Credit Computer Program Technology Program – Montgomery College, MD
CAD Program Courses – Montgomery College, MD
Drafting & Design Certificate Program – Long Island Drafting, NY
Other Training & Certifications
Florida Professional Teaching Certification
Social Science (6th – 12th)
Exceptional Student Education (6th – 12th)
CRISS Learning Strategies Training Endorsed – Pasco County, FL
ESOL Endorsed – Pasco County, FL
Microsoft Office Certified – Montgomery College, MD