Professional Summary
Experienced educator and instructional designer transitioning into corporate Learning & Development, bringing 6 years of proven curriculum design, facilitation, and performance coaching expertise. Designed and delivered training for 200+ learners annually with measurable skill improvement outcomes averaging 35%. Combines deep instructional design knowledge with strong stakeholder communication and data-driven program evaluation — ready to drive employee performance outcomes in a corporate environment.
Core Competencies
Curriculum Design
Instructional Design (ADDIE)
Training Facilitation
Performance Coaching
Needs Assessment
Program Evaluation
E-Learning Development
LMS Administration
Adult Learning Principles
Stakeholder Reporting
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management
Relevant Skills
Instructional Design & Training
- Designed 15+ curriculum modules aligned to measurable performance objectives for learner groups of 20–150 people.
- Delivered 400+ hours of live training and facilitation with consistent 4.8/5.0 participant satisfaction ratings.
- Built pre/post assessment frameworks tracking performance improvements of 30–45% across training programs.
Technology & Tools
- Proficient in Articulate Storyline, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Canvas LMS.
- Created 20+ interactive e-learning modules incorporating scenario-based learning and branching logic.
Communication & Leadership
- Presented training outcomes and curriculum updates to school board and 50+ stakeholders quarterly; zero objections to any budget request over 4 years.
- Led team of 4 educators in cross-departmental curriculum alignment project adopted district-wide.
Professional Experience
High School English & Communications Teacher
Aug 2018 – Present
Denver Public Schools · Denver, CO
- Design and deliver comprehensive curriculum for 6 courses serving 150+ students annually; 97% course completion rate.
- Develop individualized learning plans and coach 25+ students in public speaking, professional writing, and presentation skills.
- Facilitate parent workshops and professional development sessions for 20-person faculty team on blended learning strategies.
- Integrate Kahoot, Google Classroom, Nearpod, and Zoom to create hybrid learning environment — adopted by 8 colleagues.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jan – May 2018
University of Colorado Denver · Denver, CO
- Led weekly discussion sections of 25 students for Introduction to Communications (SOC 1010); graded and provided structured feedback.
- Supported 95% course completion through proactive office hours and supplemental study materials.
Education
Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction
May 2018
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
May 2016
Colorado State University · GPA: 3.6/4.0
Professional Development
ATD Member (Association for Talent Development)
eLearning Instructional Design Certificate (Coursera)
Google Project Management Certificate (In Progress)
SHRM Student Affiliate