Resume

I am an instructional designer in a diverse suburban Chicagoland community. My passions are literacy, equity, technology, and empowering learners to succeed.

Licensure

Illinois Professional Educator License

Education

Master of Science in Educational Technology Leadership

Concordia University Chicago

05/2018 – 05/2020

Bachelor of Science in Education

Northern Illinois University

08/2014 – 05/2017

Associate of Arts, General Studies

Florida State College at Jacksonville

01/2012 – 12/2013

Profile

• Creative instructional designer with in-person, online, instructor-led, and self-paced instructional experience
  
• Leader in technology-based education including interactive lesson and game design using ADDIE, Agile, and similar design models
  
• Experienced in differentiated learning, Universal Design for Learning, and designing lessons for diverse adult learners
  
• Expert with quick decision-making in fast-paced environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously under deadlines
  
• Exceptional communicator, problem-solver, and team player

Expertise

Instructional Design

Technology Integration

Flipped/ Blended Learning

Differentiating Instruction

ADDIE, Agile, and Related Design Models

Blackboard, Google Classroom & Similar LMS

Genially

Basic Web Design

G Suite for Education

Apple Products

Common Core State Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

Education Technology Tools

Online Learning

Self-Directed Learning

Articulate Rise & Storyline

iMovie & Instructional Video Making

WordPress & EduBlogs

Canva

Basic HTML5, CSS, & Python

Microsoft Office

Professional Development Facilitation

Creative Problem Solving

Fast-Paced Environments

Professional Experience

Licensed Educator | Comm. Consolidated School District 93
(2017 – Present)

Professional Accomplishments

• Utilize systematic processes to design and develop engaging instructional materials and activities using a variety of technology resources and learning strategies
    
• Collect data to determine the effectiveness of instructional materials based on lesson objectives and learning outcomes
  
• Design and implement instructional materials for specified objectives leading to more than 90% learner proficiency

• Deliver instruction with technology tools in online, flipped, and blended course formats, including instructor-led and self-paced learning

• Modify and differentiates instruction for diverse abilities using Universal Design for Learning and other adult learning strategies

• Lead teacher professional development sessions on topics including technology, equity, and literacy pedagogies

• Represent colleagues through shared decision-making on Building Leadership Team and serve on district equity and curriculum committees

• Work with a team to develop and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives to improve culture and climate