MEGAN FARIS
325-***-**** ᐧ ***********@*****.*** ᐧ 992 Loving Road Lufkin, TX 75901
Objective: Detail-oriented professional with instructional design and facilitation experience. Strong ability to collaborate, plan, and execute tasks effectively. Clear communicator who can provide training and support to others as needed and committed to professional development through continuous learning. Relevant Experience:
Junior Instructional Designer
Pilgrim’s November 2022- Present
● Apply knowledge of Instructional Design and best practices to design and facilitate learning experiences.
● Collaborate with colleagues and Subject Matter Experts to design instruction, assess learning, and determine future improvements.
● Responsible for the administration and management of the Learning Management System.
● Create visuals, graphics, and presentations for training to ensure accessibility for various learners.
● Facilitate and manage weekly virtual training sessions. Secondary English Team Lead Teacher / Assistant Swim Coach August 2019 - July 2022 Central High School - San Angelo ISD, San Angelo, TX
● Support and liaise with 5+ team members to facilitate the accomplishment of common goals.
● Lead and manage team meetings to set goals and appropriate tasks based on individual strengths.
● Observe and evaluate team members to offer valuable feedback or coaching.
● Employ assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instructional effectiveness and efficiency.
● Utilize resources to design and facilitate learning experiences.
● Apply knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and deliver instruction.
● Foster implementation and “buy-in” of strategic goals.
● Research, then create and manage systems for tracking.
● Collaborate with other teams to accomplish educational goals and determine future improvements. Middle School English Teacher August 2018 - June 2019 Lone Star Middle School - San Angelo ISD, San Angelo, TX
● Design and implement ELAR lessons in a multicultural classroom.
● Established and maintained an engaging and collaborative learning environment through design and differentiation.
● Upheld a positive learning environment by enforcing school and classroom policies.
● Collaborated with other teams to accomplish educational goals and determine future needs. Education:
M.S. Educational Technology / Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX August 2022 B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas, Denton, TX May 2018
Professional Certification:
Association for Talent Development
Training and Facilitator Certificate April 2023
Instructional Design Certificate May 2023