Instructional Designer Science Teacher

Terion Griffiths

*********@****.*** • 713-***-****

Richmond, TX 77407

Instructional Designer / Trainer

Accomplished and results-oriented professional with hands-on experience coordinating, designing, developing, and delivering interactive learning solutions through a variety of mediums. Demonstrated background in employing (ADDIE) model to implement instructional solutions. Proven capacity to implement effective communication skills to serve as a learning consultant to align training strategies for process improvement initiatives and program changes. Instrumental in utilizing curriculum development tools to create effective e-learning training, facilitation guides, course material, training aids, self-led material, and other training support material.

Core Competencies

Instructional System Design

ADDIE Model

E-learning / Virtual Strategies

Curriculum Development

Project Management

STEM Education

Inclusion Teaching

Performance Evaluation

MS Office Suite

Professional Experience

FortBend Independent School District, Richmond, TX 2015 – Present

Secondary Science Teacher

Serve as life science / STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) secondary educator and improve effective learning and applicable skills by organizing and implementing daily lessons with state curriculum. Gain in-depth knowledge of CBT technology-based learning using PC, web, and platforms, covering SharePoint, E-learning, Articulate 360, WebEx Storyline, Adobe Captive, and Adobe Suite tools for instruction. Enhance learner’s efficiency by coordinating and presenting fun lessons. Formulate online learning material and content, identify learning needs, and determine existing instructional material as well as design online material and assessment tools. Build a positive, safe, and effective learning environment conducive to learners' individual goals. Improve content comprehension and understanding by formulating differentiated lessons for all learning styles.

●Processed reports and served as proficient lesson planner by delivering assistance to the team.

●Utilized ADDIE and several instructional models for educational projects to improve and track project plans.

●Associated E-learning technology into instructional material to improve effective learning experiences.

●Accomplished established goals promptly by collaborating with Senior Level Administration.

University of Houston, Houston, TX Summer 2019

Teacher, Department of Biology & Biochemistry

Created and designed a professional lesson plan to improve student learning by working at the University of Houston, during the summer. Provided effective knowledge to students regarding “Inherited Traits in Humans and Fruit Flies”.

●Spearheaded research project based on “Reduced insulin signaling promotes germline stem cell maintenance under P-element hybrid dysgenesis”.

Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX Feb 2015 – Jun 2015

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Enabled discipline in the classroom and school. Provided support to students in selecting study courses by delivering individual counseling. Enhanced inner competence and confidence by assisting students and following a standards-based curriculum. Participated in various educational conferences/workshops and faculty meetings as well as engaged in sophisticated professional learning communities. Delivered assistance and training to students for science STAAR testing.

●Improved standardized test scores for effective results.

Palm Villa Inn, Jamaica July 2009 – June 2014

Instructional designer/Trainer

Work with managers to determine training needs

Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.

Prepare educational material such as module summaries, videos etc.

Support and mentor new employees

Plan and schedule training sessions

Design and implement training programs

Additional Experience

Education & Credentials

Masters of Educational Psychology

Touro University, California, MO

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Science

GC Foster College, Jamaica

Texas k-12 teaching certification

Summa cum laude Psychology

State Board of Education License

Training in Blended Learning and Microsoft Teams

Certified to teach the gifted and talented.

Virtual learning experience.

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