Susan
Blakesley
Instructional
Designer
*****@**********.***
New Market, MD 21774
www.linkedin.com/in/susan-blakesley-246211243
www.sblakesley.com
Professional
Summary
Innovative instructional designer who prioritizes the specific needs and goals of an organization to develop e-Learning and job aids. Effectively collaborates with and utilizes subject matter expert (SME) knowledge to fill gaps and meet business goals. Proficient in incorporating adult learning theory and scenarios into the development of e-Learning. Un/Do Mindset
June 2024-December 2024
● Conducted needs assessments to help guide my work.
● Collaborated with team members virtually and through SLACK and Monday.com.
● Developed Articulate Rise courses.
● Utilized subject matter in course development.
● Designed based on A.D.D.I.E. and SAM models of adult learning theory.
Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, MD August 1999-June 2024
Prince George’s County Public Schools, Prince George’s County, MD January 1996-August 1999
Educator
● Coordinated support for students and families with related service staff, other MCPS staff and Montgomery County organizations.
● Developed Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments in coordination with behavioral specialists, school psychologists and team members.
● Facilitated implementation of individualized programs to meet needs of students and families in the home setting.
Skills Technical Skills
Articulate Rise Articulate Storyline PowerPoint Canvas (LMS) Google Suite Microsoft Office Suite Zoom Canva
Professional Skills
Needs Analysis e-Learning Development Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Train the Trainer (TTT) Application of Adult Learning Theory Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation Blended Learning Microlearning SAM Model Addie Model Instructor-led Training (VILT) Project Management Design Documents Storyboards Job Aids
Education
Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA) /Applied Instructional Design Certification
● Instructional Design Fundamentals
● Articulate Rise
● Articulate Storyline
● e-Learning Development
● Instructional Design Process
University of Maryland / M. Ed. Special Education
College Park, Maryland
University of Maryland/ Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education College Park, Maryland