Instructional Designer

Suzanne Conway

Instructional Designer

540-***-**** Bedford, Virginia, United States

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Summary

A highly effective Instructional Designer with over 20 years of Learning and Development experience in a classroom and corporate environment. Uses data analysis to conduct needs assessments to design, develop, and implement learning experiences to achieve desired outcomes. Enjoys collaborating closely with team members who have diverse perspectives to accomplish goals. Loves learning new technology and online tools to create engaging courses and enhance learners’ experiences with content.

Qualification Summary:

●Masters in Instructional Design, and a Bachelor’s in Education

●3 years of experience working remotely

●4 years of experience in instructional design

●Development of training and compliance materials

●LMS, Articulate Rise, H5P, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Meet, Zoom, Prezi, Screencastify

Experience

Educator Instructor Instructional Designer Department Lead

Bedford County Public Schools

Aug 2015 - Present

●Collaborated with team members and other stakeholders to conduct needs analyses and prioritize program improvements, leading to 19% growth in learner outcomes

●Developed and administered quarterly assessments to 200+ learners evaluate progress toward learning objectives

●Analyzed data from 500+ learners to identify learning gaps and facilitate the development of group and individual learning goals/training plans

●Served as project manager for development of a departmental curriculum map to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of instruction across teams, leading to 50% improvement in on-time submission of lesson plans meeting all required criteria

●Developed asynchronous division-wide, required professional development course on student engagement

●Used authoring tools within the division learning management system (LMS) to facilitate asynchronous learning for 200+ learners, leading to a 30% reduction in missed instruction due to quarantine

●Led in-person, virtual instructor led training, and asynchronous instruction for 100+ learners to meet targeted pass rates (75%) on state assessments

●Developed supplemental instructional materials and learning aids

●Used data to conduct learner analyses and developed intensive remediation programs to close or mitigate identified learning gaps, measured progress toward program goals

Special Education Instructor Instructional Designer Department Chair

Bedford County Public Schools

Aug 2000 - Jun 2015 (14 years 11 months)

●Supervised and reviewed standardized achievement testing, completion of required documentation, and provision of special education services for over 100 learners per year to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

●Conducted standardized testing and behavioral analysis to determine learning needs for an average of 20 learners per year and developed learning plans for each to eliminate learning gaps

●Mentored new staff members leading to 25% improvement in staff retention within the department

●Introduced new specialized software, accessibility standards, and learning programs to meet learner needs and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

●Collaborated with subject matter experts across multiple departments to improve accessibility of curriculum materials for learners with special needs leading to improved outcomes in 100% of required courses

●Developed interesting and interactive learning methods to meet the specific needs to learners with disabilities

Seller/Product Developer

Teachers Pay Teachers Online Marketplace

2012 – Present

Maintained a 5-star rating for instructional materials created and sold to other educators, including instructor guides, instructional units, supplemental activities, and assessments

Project Manager/Instructional Designer

Smith Mountain Land & Lumber

June 2000 - August 2000

●Collaborated with senior stakeholders and led project team to develop and implement a small-business employee retirement plan leading to the enrollment of 75% of eligible employees in the plan

●Designed asynchronous learning solutions for required employee onboarding related to OSHA regulations, including lock-out-tag-out, material safety data sheets, and heavy equipment operation

Education

●Google Project Management

Coursera

●M.Ed, Instructional Design

Western Governors University

●Special Education Endorsement

Old Dominion University

●Bachelor of Arts, Child Development

Lynchburg College

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