Education Teacher Special
Resume:
Janell A. Lutz
Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer
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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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