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I'm a Top Rated curriculum developer who builds engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences, and I now help organizations turn AI tools into actual team capability through custom GPTs, Claude Projects, and structured training programs. My background is in K-12, adult learning, and teacher professional development, where I've led curriculum teams and designed everything from year-long programs to hands-on STEM courses. That same instructional design lens is exactly what makes AI implementations work. Most teams fail with AI not because the tools are bad, but because no one has built the training, workflows, and documentation around them. What I do: 1. AI training programs for small business and education teams: Onboarding curriculum, video modules, practice exercises, and SOPs that get your team from zero to confident with tools like ChatGPT and Claude. 2. Custom GPTs and Claude Projects: Purpose-built AI assistants trained on your business, designed with the same care I'd give a course (clear instructions, tested outputs, real workflows). 3. AI-powered course and content development: I help coaches, consultants, and education companies build courses faster without sacrificing instructional quality. 4. Curriculum and learning experience design: Inquiry-based and project-based K-12 lessons, full course outlines, STEM and coding programs, and teacher professional development. 5. Leadership in curriculum development: I've led curriculum teams at the K-8 level, overseeing cross-subject content creation and instructional design. 6. Adult learning programs: Practical, accessible modules that support career growth and workplace learning. I work best with clients who want a thoughtful partner, not just a deliverable. If you have a vague idea and need someone to turn it into a real program with structure, sequence, and something your learners will actually use, let's talk.

I’m an education writer, curriculum developer, and learning designer with a Master of Education focused on Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice. My background includes classroom teaching, Special Education, Learning Resource support, adult-facing educational content, and program development. I help turn complex ideas into clear, thoughtful learning materials for children, adults, families, educators, organizations, and course creators. My work often includes curriculum development, online course content, workbooks, facilitator guides, educator resources, parent-facing materials, training content, and accessible educational copy. Writing is a central part of what I do. I’m strong at taking rough notes, AI-generated drafts, complex source material, or partially developed ideas and shaping them into content that feels clear, organized, natural, and human. I pay close attention to tone, flow, audience, structure, and whether the material actually works for the people using it. My education background helps me build content that is more than just well-written. I think about learning outcomes, pacing, cognitive load, accessibility, engagement, reflection, and practical application. For adult learning projects, I focus on clarity, relevance, real-world use, and making sure the material respects the learner’s time and experience. I’m especially strong at layered or sensitive topics, including social-emotional learning, equity, belonging, accessibility, personal development, family support, workplace learning, and community-based education. I can help make heavy or complex material feel steady, usable, and approachable without watering it down. My work includes: • curriculum development • online course writing • lesson and unit planning • adult learning and training materials • instructional design support • workbooks and learning guides • facilitator and educator guides • parent and family resources • educational copywriting • editing and refining AI-generated content • structuring rough ideas into clear programs • accessibility-focused content • social-emotional learning materials • equity, belonging, and inclusion resources If you’re building a course, curriculum, program, training resource, or educational product and need someone who can bring structure, clarity, and a strong human voice to the work, I’d be glad to help.

Learning Experience Designer | Instructional Designer | AI Video Creator | Rise 360 | Canva | LearnWorlds With more than 20 years of experience as an educator and curriculum designer, I help organizations transform complex information into engaging learning experiences that improve performance. I combine instructional design expertise with modern AI-powered media production to create online courses, interactive learning, educational videos, onboarding programs, and performance support resources that learners actually enjoy completing. My background spans K–12 education, higher education, corporate learning, healthcare, leadership development, compliance training, apprenticeships, onboarding and children’s educational content. Whether building a complete learning program from the ground up or transforming existing content into an engaging online experience, I focus on clear learning outcomes, learner engagement, and professional design. What I Can Help You Create • Complete online courses from concept through deployment • Interactive Rise 360 and Storyline blocks learning experiences • LearnWorlds, Thinkific, TalentsLMS and other LMS platforms • SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 compliant courses • Educational and promotional videos • AI-generated presenter videos using HeyGen and GoogleFlow • Animated explainers and children’s educational content • Interactive scenarios, branching activities and knowledge checks • Leadership, compliance and onboarding programs • Microlearning and mobile-first learning experiences My Strengths Instructional Design I design learning that is practical, engaging and focused on measurable outcomes. Every project begins with understanding learner needs before selecting the most effective instructional approach. Course Development I have developed courses ranging from short microlearning modules to multi-course learning programs for corporate, educational and apprenticeship environments. Educational Video Production I produce professional learning videos using AI presenters, animation, motion graphics and screen recordings. My experience includes children’s educational videos, explainer videos, software demonstrations and course video production. Visual Learning Design Using Canva, Storyline and Rise, I create visually engaging learning experiences that reduce cognitive overload while increasing learner engagement. AI-Powered Content Creation I leverage modern AI tools to accelerate production while maintaining instructional quality and professional standards.

Hi, I’m Janie! 👋 I’m a freelance Instructional Designer & Learning Strategy Consultant. I partner with innovative organizations and startups to build learning experiences that drive real results. Services I provide ————————— ✅ Instructional design & e-learning: Create engaging, interactive training programs (self-paced, virtual, and in-person) tailored to your audience. ✅ Leadership development & employee development: Design and manage global leadership programs, onboarding, mentorship, and employee experience initiatives. ✅ Client education & enablement: Build and refresh learning content across industries, from accessibility training to compliance, healthcare, and leadership. ✅ Program management: Lead end-to-end program planning, communications, and measuring impact. ✅ Facilitation: Create and facilitate workshops for various audiences. Experience Highlights ————————— ✨ Managed global leadership development programs at Benevity, including onboarding, virtual workshops, in-person summits, and enablement resources. ✨ Designed digital accessibility training for product and engineering teams at Fable (Upskill courses). ✨ Supported 27+ global clients as a learning experience consultant, including Peloton Interactive, Kimberly-Clark, Harvard Medical School, Indeed, and Superior Glove. ✨ Built a company-wide L&D strategy at Wrk Technologies, scaling from 40 to 100+ employees while raising employee NPS and role mastery scores. Industries I’ve Worked In ————————— Technology | SaaS | Healthcare | Higher Education | Nonprofit | Consumer Products | Government | Manufacturing | Fitness Tools & Platforms ————————— Articulate 360 Storyline & Rise | Vyond | Powtoon | Camtasia | Learning Management Systems (LMS) | ElevenLabs | Wellsaid Labs | Adobe Creative Suite | Google Slides | PowerPoint Why Work With Me ————————— Clients work with me when they need a strategic partner who can both design and deliver. I combine an academic background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with hands-on expertise in instructional design, facilitation, and program management. My work balances research-based methods with practical solutions that make learning stick.

Upwork Top 1% Talent providing learning strategy, design and production and LMS optimization. I excel at researching and crafting engaging learning journeys that inspire action (even if your topic seems dry and boring ... bring it on!). I've helped hundreds of solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and internal corporate learning teams design and deliver innovative, engaging learning programs. Did you know that data shows information-heavy courses result in less than 5% of learners completing or using the content? I can help you create an engaging approach that boosts both participation and completion. Need help designing your program? I offer a blueprint process that starts with reviewing your content and audience, resulting in a unique course design based on the science of adult learning. For those producing content independently, this blueprint provides a clear, detailed plan. I work well independently or as part of a team. I can manage course projects from start to finish. Working with SMEs, I'll design your blueprint, write storyboards, produce lessons, and load them to your LMS. I guide you on the best formats—video, graphics, text, interactivity, quizzes, surveys—tailored to your audience and topic. Unsure which technologies to use or need help optimizing your LMS? I have experience with many platforms including TalentLMS, Kajabi, LearnWorlds, as well as enterprise and HRIS systems. I can assist with optimizing your platform set up, loading and organizing your course content. Have a unique project? Let's talk! I enjoy working on exams, courses, and presentations with specific requirements. Not sure where to begin your course project? PLEASE SEND ME AN UPWORK MESSAGE TO SCHEDULE A CALL & DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT IN MORE DETAIL My Design Consultation is an excellent starting point. For an hour of your time, you'll receive an expert review of your course idea and personalized design guidance. Over the past 15 years I've worked with hundreds of corporations, not-for-profit and educational groups including The Institute of Management Accountants, National Education Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Intel, Community Brands, Interac, McGraw-Hill Education Digital Products, to name a few. I led the team who developed ATD's first digital certification in Adult Learning. The courses I've built have been taken by millions of people around the world. I have extensive experience in certification design and delivery having helped to develop and grow several international programs. YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ME: Highly responsive, exceptional communication Keen attention to detail Process and systems oriented to drive organization and efficiency Friendly, creative and flexible (I want us to enjoy working together) Meet or exceed deadlines and always raise issues early Creative with a great ear for listening and reflecting Technically savvy with extensive LMS and tool experience (including Articulate, iSpring, MS Office Suite, Adobe, Canva, and more) Thank you for reviewing my profile. I look forward to meeting you and supporting the success of your project. PLEASE NOTE: Upwork freelancers are not permitted to provide personal contact information (ie. email, phone, personal Zoom links, etc.) until an Upwork contract is in place. All pre-contract communications, pre-contract meetings, and payments must be handled through the Upwork platform. Violating the Upwork Terms of Service agreement may lead to being permanently removed from the Upwork platform.