Janell A. Lutz

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer

717-***-****

adsqg5@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/janell-lutz

Portfolio: https://www.planwithjan.com/portfolio

Summary

Zealous life-long learner eager to continue designing engaging and meaningful learning solutions. Experienced learning professional with 17 years of proven experience working with a diverse population while communicating effectively with various stakeholders. Successful problem-solver who analyzes learners’ needs, develops, and implements learning plans while exceeding outcomes of learners. Excited to shift my focus and skills to develop learning solutions using proven adult learning theories and instructional design models for businesses and clients.

Skills & Traits

*Organized *Compassionate *Time-management *Restorative Practices

* Adult Learning Theory *Instructional Design Model *Train-the-Trainer Facilitator *Instructor-Led Training (ILT) *Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) *eLearning Training *Microsoft Office/TEAMS *Articulate 360:Storyline *Canva *Eduflow

*Learning Management Systems (LMS) *Social Media Scheduling apps

Learning Project

Penn State University • February 2022-June 2022

Conducted a needs analysis with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to create and develop a learning solution using VILT for adults learning to work with non-verbal learners.

Employment

Social Media Designer and Scheduler • Guiff Goodies for Education • 2021-2022

Design content for adult learners on social media

Schedule content on 2 social media platforms

Review engagement and analytics

Increase accounts reached by 110% over a one-week time span

Create an eLearning solution for adults

Special Education Teacher • Harford County Public Schools, Bel Air, MD • 2018-present

Assess learners’ needs and identify gaps in learning

Design and develop innovative learning solutions for learners with disabilities

Implemented learning plans to meet and exceed their yearly outcomes using learning objectives

Utilize and manage the LMS that was SCORM compliant to facilitate accurate record-keeping, monitor progress and train adults and various stakeholders

Convert ILT into VILT, Convert ILT into eLearning, and into blended learning being mindful of the various nuances in the delivery methods

Special Education Teacher • Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD • 2016-2018

Analyzed learners’ needs and recognized gaps given life skills objectives and real-world work experiences

Designed, developed, and implemented learning plans to meet and exceed learning outcomes

Created job aids to support the learners during work-based experiences

Partnered with local stakeholders and SME to develop simulated work-based experiences

Special Education Teacher • Warwick School District, Lititz, PA • 2005-2016

Assessed learners’ needs and identify gaps in learning

Designed and developed learning plans to meet and exceed learning outcomes

Developed custom learning solutions often using visuals and job aids

Partnered with colleagues and SME to identify learning strategies to design and facilitate learning experiences

Mentored new instructors to identify best practices to develop and improve learning solutions

Education

Applied Instructional Design Academy • September 2021 – August 2022 • eLearning Development Credential • Articulate Storyline Credential

Wilkes University • 2010-2012 • Master of Education in Strategies and Learning Development

Bloomsburg University • 1990-1994 • B.S. in Special Education

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