Professional Summary
Instructional Designer with experience supporting faculty, staff, and students in higher education through accessible, learner-centered course design.
Skilled in eLearning development, LMS administration, and instructional technology integration.
Known for practical problem-solving, clear communication, and translating complex requirements into usable learning experiences.
Skills
Instructional Design & Learning Experience
- ADDIE and SAM methodologies
- Adult learning principles
- Scenario-based and gamified learning
- Assessment and learning objective alignment
eLearning & Media Development
- Articulate Storyline
- Camtasia
- ThingLink
- Interactive video and multimedia design
LMS & Educational Technology
- Canvas LMS administration
- LTI integrations
- Faculty training and technical support
- Learning analytics and course improvement
Accessibility & Compliance
- Section 508 compliance
- WCAG 2.1 principles
- Anthology Ally
- Accessible course and content design
Professional Experience
Instructional Designer & Technologist
Western Wyoming Community College · 2023 - Present
- Collaborate with faculty to design, revise, and improve online and hybrid courses using evidence-based instructional design practices.
- Develop interactive eLearning content using Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, and related tools.
- Provide faculty development and one-on-one support for Canvas LMS, instructional technologies, and course design best practices.
- Administer the Canvas LMS, including troubleshooting, user support, and LTI integrations.
- Support digital accessibility initiatives, including Section 508 compliance and remediation guidance.
- Serve as lead for VR-related instructional initiatives, exploring immersive learning applications.
Educator (Secondary)
Secondary ELA Educator · 2013–2023
Rock Springs High School (WY) ·
Port Saint Lucie High School (FL) ·
Flagler High School (FL)
- Integrated educational technology and blended learning strategies into ELA instruction, supporting over 150 students annually across diverse learning modalities.
- Designed and implemented a Cambridge AS Level General Paper curriculum emphasizing research, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
- Served as Regional Lead Career Coach for a network of five charter schools, mentoring instructional staff, and coordinating technology-enhanced career readiness initiatives.
- Led the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program as part of Flagler High School’s CTE initiative, training and preparing students for professional Microsoft Applications credentials.
- Appointed as Canvas implementation lead, mentoring faculty on LMS use and digital pedagogy.
- Designed and taught online English Language Arts courses for Rock Springs High School’s inaugural virtual school, expanding access to remote learners.
Education
Master of Science - Learning Experience Design & Educational Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Georgia
Certifications & Awards
- Canvas Certified Technical Administrator
- ISTE Certified Educator, International Society for Technology in Education
- Wyoming Teaching Certificate, Secondary English Language Arts
- WGU Excellence Award, Implementing and Evaluating E-Learning Solutions