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For over ten years, I have been committed to teaching others and to the science of how people learn. During this time, I have taught secondary level English, Reading, and College and Career Readiness and have served as a mentor to train new teachers. As a teacher, I have designed my own curriculum for the duration of my career, including creating an entirely new course for my school district’s use across numerous secondary schools. I have a Masters of Science in Education, providing an extensive background in the psychology, science, and practice of learning. For the past two years, I have worked in instructional design, primarily at the college level, working alongside SMEs to design courses for many diverse subject areas. Additionally, I have built and QA'd courses for another client and their entire catalog of online learning. My experience in instructional design includes the following LMS and authoring tools: - Canvas LMS - LearnDash - LearnWorlds - D2L Brightspace - Blackboard - Articulate Rise My goals in designing instruction: - Establish a strong set of objectives that ensure learners are able to complete a task or apply what they have learned - Create a clear structure for how the content will be presented - Meet these objectives through scenario-based training, interactive activities, and consistent knowledge checks/assessments - Regular dialogue with clients or SMEs to ensure that their learning goals are accomplished - Researching and finding innovative ways to maintain engagement with learners (Articulate RIse/Storyline, Adobe Captivate)

I provide instructional design and outcome-based course design for organizations that need workforce training, onboarding, vocational learning, or eLearning programs tied to measurable results. My work focuses on structured learning, practical application, and evidence of capability, not just attractive content or course completion. My training background began with U.S. Air Force training in 1985, where I learned early that effective instruction depends on clear outcomes, structured practice, feedback, and continuous improvement. That performance-based mindset still shapes my work today: clarify the outcome, structure the learning, test what learners can actually do, and improve the experience. I’m a strong fit when you need to turn complex information into a course, training program, onboarding pathway, vocational curriculum, or certification-oriented learning experience with clear objectives, aligned assessments, and usable learning materials. WHAT I HELP ORGANIZATIONS BUILD • Outcome-based online courses and blended learning programs • Workforce training and employee development programs • Vocational and certification-oriented training • Onboarding and role-readiness programs • Curriculum maps, course outlines, lesson structures, and assessments • Scenario-based eLearning and applied practice activities • Instructor-led and self-paced training materials • xAPI-enabled HTML5 learning experiences • cmi5-ready learning materials for richer learning data • LMS-ready course materials for common learning platforms BEST FIT CLIENTS I’m usually the right fit for organizations that need training tied to job performance, readiness, certification, compliance, onboarding, or measurable learning outcomes. Many clients come to me with strong subject matter expertise but no clear course structure. I help turn that expertise into a learning experience with clear objectives, logical sequencing, practical application, and evidence of learning. MY APPROACH I begin by clarifying the business goal, learner profile, required performance, and evidence of success. From there, I structure the course, organize the content, design learning activities, build assessments, and develop the materials needed for delivery. I use an iterative design process because serious training improves through feedback, testing, and refinement. The first version should be thoughtful. The final version should be stronger because we’ve checked it against the actual learning goal. TECHNOLOGY AND DELIVERY I develop xAPI-enabled HTML5 learning experiences and cmi5-ready course materials for organizations that want better learning data than traditional completion tracking can provide. I also create LMS-ready materials for platforms such as TalentLMS, Canvas, LearnWorlds, LearnDash, Thinkific, Absorb, Cornerstone, and related systems. Tools and technologies I work with include Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, xAPI, cmi5, HTML5, and common LMS delivery formats. My focus is not simply uploading content into an LMS. My focus is designing structured learning experiences that help organizations gather better evidence of learner progress, practice, and capability. INDUSTRIES I SERVE • Healthcare and medical training • Manufacturing and engineering • Information and operational technologies • Industrial controls and building management systems • Training and consulting organizations • Public and private sector workforce development • Corporate and professional services WHY WORK WITH ME • Performance-Based Experience: My training foundation goes back to U.S. Air Force instructional environments, where learning had to support real performance, not just content exposure. • Outcome Alignment: I connect course structure, learning activities, assessments, and delivery materials to the outcomes your organization needs. • Structured Learning: I use clear sequencing, scaffolding, and chunking so learners can move from introduction to practice to applied capability. • Better Learning Data: When appropriate, I use xAPI, cmi5, and HTML5 approaches to support richer evidence than basic completion tracking. • Tailored Solutions: Every project is customized to your audience, training goals, source material, and delivery environment. NOT THE BEST FIT I’m probably not the right choice for projects that only need quick slide cleanup, basic formatting, isolated video edits, or low-cost content assembly without a defined learning goal. GOOD NEXT STEP Send a message with your course goal, audience, current source material, desired outcome, delivery platform, and timeline. I’ll help you determine the right scope and path forward.

Hello! I’m a curriculum and instructional designer with a background in ESL education and a growing focus on K–12 learning materials, workplace communication, and job‑readiness training. I create clear, structured, learner‑centered materials for children, adults, and professionals, and I enjoy turning ideas into lessons that feel accessible, supportive, and easy to teach from. I design and develop instructional content for businesses, education companies, schools, and workforce‑development programs. My work includes full courses, microlearning, and interactive lessons built in Articulate Rise as well as curriculum and learning materials created in Canva. I build clean visual themes, intuitive lesson flows, and practical activities that support modern, real‑world learning. I also help teachers, schools, and education teams create or refine curriculum — from step‑by‑step lesson plans and teacher guides to student‑facing materials, worksheets, presentations, and communication‑focused activities. My goal is always to make teaching easier and learning clearer. My experience includes designing ESL lessons for kids, adults, and business English learners, along with developing activities that build communication, confidence, and workplace readiness. I’m also trained as a Goodwill Career Coach & Navigator, which supports my work in job‑readiness and workforce‑development curriculum. I’m building my practice around: • K–12 curriculum and creative learning activities • ESL and language‑supportive lesson design • Workplace communication and job‑readiness training • Articulate Rise course design and development • Clear, step‑by‑step lesson plans and instructor guides • Canva‑based curriculum and branded learning materials • Visually clean worksheets, presentations, and learning materials • Scenario‑based learning and practical skill‑building activities My training includes: Cambridge CELTA (Teaching House) Goodwill Career Coach & Navigator Certificate (Goodwill Industries International) Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum (Commonwealth Education Trust) Instructional Design & Learning Theories (UMGC) Learning, Knowledge & Human Development (UIUC) Understanding Research Methods (University of London) Courses in presentation design, visual communication, and layout (Domestika, LinkedIn Learning, Adobe, Canva, Figma) I enjoy creating materials that help learners feel capable, confident, and supported — whether they’re kids exploring new ideas, adults learning English, or job‑seekers preparing for the workplace. If you’re looking for thoughtful, reliable curriculum or instructional design support, I’d love to collaborate. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Core Skills: Curriculum & Instructional Design: Curriculum development Lesson planning & sequencing Learning objectives & outcomes Instructional design (early career) Adult learning principles K–12 learning design Workplace & job‑readiness training Language‑supportive curriculum Activity design & scaffolding Assessment & rubric creation ESL & Language Learning: ESL curriculum design ESL lesson planning (kids + adults) Business English instruction Communicative language teaching (CELTA) Task‑based learning Needs analysis & learner profiling Speaking, listening, reading & writing skills development IELTS‑focused instruction (teacher training background) Workplace & Career Skills: Job‑readiness curriculum Workplace communication skills Career exploration activities Goal‑setting & learner support Goodwill Career Coach & Navigator training Visual & Presentation Design: Canva (advanced) Adobe InDesign (essentials + advanced) Adobe Illustrator (essentials) Adobe Photoshop (essentials) Figma (UI/UX essentials + advanced) Presentation design (Keynote, Google Slides, PowerPoint) Visual storytelling & graphic visualization Layout & formatting for learning materials

I am an educator, researcher, and administrator serving as Chief Information Officer for a small college. I develop and lead initiatives that engage students through formal and informal learning experiences. My skills reflect extensive work with students, research data, and complex projects in challenging and fast-paced environments. Through peer leadership, strategic planning, policy research, data analysis, and expertise with digital tools, I take projects from raw data to analysis, design, and implementation. I produce concrete initiatives that impact our institutions, students, and communities through grant development, change management, instructional design, and data analytics. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

ATD Certified Master Trainer | Online Course Quality Reviewer | Learning Game Developer | 18+ Years Transforming Learning Experiences As an ATD Certified Master Trainer with 18+ years of expertise, 500+ e-learning lessons developed, 300+ live training sessions delivered, and innovative learning games, I help organizations build training that drives measurable results. ➢ What I Offer: ✓ Expert Training Delivery & Facilitation ‣ Live virtual and in-person training using proven ATD methodologies ‣ Train-the-trainer programs and facilitator coaching ‣ Master-level facilitation techniques for maximum engagement ✓ Online Course Quality Review & Optimization ‣ Comprehensive audits for engagement, effectiveness, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1) ‣ Content structure analysis and improvement recommendations ‣ Assessment design and learning objective alignment ‣ Detailed reports with actionable strategies ✓ Custom eLearning Development & Learning Games ‣ Interactive, mobile-responsive courses that solve real business problems ‣ Educational video games that make complex concepts engaging ‣ Scenario-based learning and simulations for technical skills ‣ Gamification strategies and microlearning modules ✓ Training Program Strategy & Implementation ‣ Needs analysis and curriculum mapping ‣ LMS implementation and optimization ‣ Performance metrics and ROI measurement ➢ Proven Impact: Achieved 97% compliance rates across distributed teams Delivered 300+ live sessions with 4.8/5 average satisfaction Reduced equipment downtime by 15% through preventive maintenance training Trained 5,000+ employees on technical systems and safety protocols Saved organizations $500K+ through optimized training delivery Increased knowledge retention by 40% through learning games ➢ Industry Expertise: Manufacturing & Industrial Operations | Electrical Systems & Equipment Maintenance | Safety Compliance & OSHA | Automotive Service Excellence | Food Service & QSR | Real Estate Software | Military & Defense Training | Game-Based Learning ➢ Current Leadership: Training Programs Manager at ProTraining Solutions and Curriculum Manager at Drive, leading instructional design initiatives and automotive training curriculum development. ➢ Technical Proficiencies: Authoring: Articulate 360 (expert since 2007), Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Vyond Game Development: Unity, Construct 3, HTML5/JavaScript LMS: Cornerstone, Moodle, Canvas, TalentLMS, and more Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro Project Management: MS Project, Trello, Asana, SharePoint ➢ My Approach: As an ATD Master Trainer, I deliver transformation, not just information. Every project focuses on: ‣ Clear, measurable learning outcomes aligned with business objectives ‣ Engaging, interactive content respecting adult learning principles ‣ Practical application with real-world context ‣ Continuous improvement based on learner feedback ➢ What Sets Me Apart: My unique combination of ATD Master Trainer certification, instructional design expertise, and game development skills creates learning experiences that are educationally sound and genuinely engaging. I leverage game mechanics and master facilitation techniques to drive measurable outcomes. ➢ Certifications: ATD Certified Master Trainer eLearning Design Certificate Instructional Systems Design Certification OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Navy Instructor Certification ➢ Recent Projects: ASE certification training materials and delivery Safety training game (reduced incidents by 25%) Interactive electrical troubleshooting simulator Automotive technician curriculum development Compliance training with branching scenarios Curriculum management systems and workflows Whether you need expert facilitation, course quality review, learning game development, or strategic guidance, I deliver solutions that create lasting impact. Ready to transform your training? Let's connect. All modules are fully responsive and accessible. Portfolio samples available upon request.

Fractional Learning Strategist | LMS Strategy | Onboarding Architecture | Learning Systems Organizations don't have a training problem. They have a systems problem — and that's what I fix. I'm a fractional learning strategist with 25+ years building training infrastructure inside Fortune 500 companies and distributed, compliance-driven workforces. I specialize in stepping into organizations where training is scattered, onboarding is manual, and nobody has a clear picture of what's actually working — and turning that into a structured, measurable system that runs without me holding it together. What I typically help with: - LMS audits, selection, and implementation - Onboarding redesign for high-volume or multi-location organizations - Role-based learning path architecture - Content consolidation and curriculum restructuring - Learning analytics and performance measurement frameworks Recent work includes: Auditing and retooling a fragmented LMS for a multi-location healthcare group — rebuilding the full infrastructure in TalentLMS, defining workflows and automations, and designing role-based learning paths from the ground up. Curriculum architecture for global compliance and analytics training programs across multiple industries. I don't sell platforms. I don't build courses for the sake of building them. I diagnose what's broken, recommend what will actually work, and build the system around that. If you're onboarding at scale, managing a distributed workforce, or sitting on an LMS nobody's actually using — let's talk.