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Training Specialist Instructional Design

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
July 18, 2025

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Darrian Thomas

**************@*****.*** Primary Phone: 773-***-****

Professional Summary: Dynamic and results-oriented Training Specialist with 9 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programs. Proven track record of enhancing employee performance, improving productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise in training and development to drive organizational success. Professional Experience

Teacher

Perspective Charter Schools, Sept. 2022-Present

● Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of diverse learners resulting in a 40% increase in performance.

● Designed and delivered engaging training sessions and webinars on topics such as instructional design, presentation skills, and communication skills,

● Utilized instructional design principles to create interactive e-learning modules and training materials, optimizing learning outcomes and knowledge retention.

● Collaborated with subject matter experts to update and enhance existing training materials, ensuring relevance and alignment with organizational goals.

● Conducted needs assessments and training evaluations to identify areas for improvement and measure training effectiveness.

● Provided one-on-one coaching and support to employees to enhance their skills and address performance gaps.

Advanced Placement Teacher

Nuasin Next Generation Charter School, Sept. 2021-Aug. 2022

● Analyzed evaluation data from instructors and students to assist in program development and corrective measures

● Observed program sessions for purpose of gaining teacher/student insight, growing and strengthening program knowledge, and optimizing client satisfaction

● Strengthened partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting participation and involvement to the organization

● Leveraged 9 years of experience using formal learning models: classroom instruction, web-based training, e-learning courses, workshops, seminars, & webinars to develop effective learning solutions that are highly interactive and innovative while meeting the needs of a wide audience

● Directed practice, mentored, and coached peers to improve design and development skills & simulations learning

● Facilitated engaging live-classroom delivering curriculum with demonstrated accountability for students’ mastery of academic standards

● Managed multiple complex projects within budget and time constraints.

● Demonstrated strong negotiation & collaboration skills at multiple levels of organization Certifications

Product Manager Certification (PMC), Product School, Issued Jan. 2023 Skills: Key Performance Indicators · Figma (Software) · Learning Management Systems · Learning Management · B2C · Jira · Organizational Development · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies Education

Bradley University 2011

Bachelor of Art

Bradley University 2017

Master of Arts



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