• Program development

• ADDIE/Design process frameworks

• ID and adult learning theory

• Needs analysis

• Design documents

• eLearning and interactive learning

• Assessment design and development

• 508 compliant design

• SCORM and xAPI integration

• Learning management systems (LMS)

• Articulate 360 (Rise 360, Storyline 360, Review 360, and Reach 360)

• Vyond

• Google Suite

• Office 365 and Teams

• ChatGPT & custom GPTs

Instructional Systems Designer

II Corps Consultants (September 2022- Present)

US Department of Defense (DoD) Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO)

• Developing eLearning from existing course materials to support Military Leaders in the guidance they provide to approximately 200,000 transitioning Service members at over 200 locations worldwide 

• Initiated development of style guidelines for curriculum development and instructional programs

US Navy and US Marine Corps Regional and Culture Studies Program (RCSP) 

• Developed and delivered eLearning curriculum and design documents for Navy's RCSP training programs, incorporating best practices in adult learning theories and instructional design for two blocks of instruction with 28 courses.

• Led the instructional design efforts for subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure effective and consistent content creation aligned with Navy LREC objectives.

• Collaborated on existing training programs, assessment items, and ensured quality control of instructional materials.

• Conducted needs and gap analysis to identify training requirements and developed comprehensive instructional design documentation following the ADDIE model.

• Regularly engaged with stakeholders, including clients, SMEs, and end users, to ensure training solutions met their needs and were delivered on schedule.

• Collaborated with learning management systems (LMS) administrators to integrate courses and assessments into LMS for MarineNet and Navy eLearning for instructor-led and web-based training.

US Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) 

• Developed, revised, and updated a variety of curriculum materials tailored for both in-person and distance learning environments.

• Collaborated with subject matter experts to evaluate existing training content and align with training objectives, designing comprehensive courseware for asynchronous online learning.

• Partnered with the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) team to assess and address the learning needs of newly onboarded staff, facilitating the creation of tailored career development pathways.

• Transformed traditional content into interactive online learning experiences and designed new instructional materials, including curriculum frameworks, storyboards, video scripts, presentations, job aids, and participant guides, to enhance learner interaction and retention.

• Designed and developed soft skill courses for EBSA Benefits Advisors about soft skill topics like emotional intelligence, empathy, active listening skills, mindfulness, research, and writing skills.

• Developed interactions with Storyline 360 for courses developed in Rise 360 across programs.

Curriculum Writer

Edovate Learning (March 2022 to August 2022)

• Independent contractor responsible for developing and writing story boards, instructor guides, and digital content for elementary mathematics.

• Collaborated with instructional designers and editors to review and revise content for development.

Subject Matter Expert

Edovate Learning (December 2021)

• Independent contractor assigned to review, revise, and make suggestions for the mathematics scope and sequence for grades 1 through grade 6. 

Mathematics Instructional Specialist

Stafford County Public Schools (July 2019 to July 2020) 

• Developed and implemented online, in-person, and virtual instructor-led learning in response to assessment of learner and instructor understanding. Adapted instructional materials to meet varied needs.

• Created an organized training plan consisting of the target audiences, training assumptions, concepts, strategies, and equipment, learning objectives, sources of training information, and training duration.

• Facilitated, differentiated, and supported professional learning communities and instructor coaching sessions for individuals and teams to ensure effective mathematics instruction for all students.

• Differentiated coaching methods in response to teacher and student needs to continuously support the success of educators and students.

• Ensure appropriate implementation of standards, instruction, and assessment to support student progress and achievement.

Title 1 Instructional Specialist

Fairfax County Public Schools (July 2018 to July 2019) 

• Subject matter expert and interventionist which focused on assessing student mathematical learning needs, developing intervention goals, assessing success of intervention, and determining appropriate next steps.

• Mentored teachers through non-evaluative, non-judgmental coaching that supported capacity for instruction and success.

Multi-Age Instructor

Fairfax County Public Schools (July 2013 to July 2018)

• Developed and implemented online virtual instructor-led learning.

• Revised plans in response to assessment of student understanding. Adapted instructional materials to meet varied needs. Collected, interpreted, organized, and assessed student data.

• Instructional Design Certificate; University of Wisconsin- Stout, 2023

• M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction; Concordia University, 2015

• B.S. in Early Childhood Education; University of Northern Colorado, 2010