Experience

CypherWorx

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Instructional Designer

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Develop engaging and interactive eLearning courses based on client training needs. Responsible for every aspect of course development, including working with subject matter experts; researching course content; writing and copyediting storyboards and scripts; creating and placing graphics; and recording, editing and placing audio to produce eLearning solutions that exceed client expectations. Develop engaging and interactive eLearning courses based on client training needs. Responsible for every aspect of course development, including working with subject matter experts; researching course content; writing and copyediting storyboards and scripts; creating and placing graphics; and recording, editing and placing audio to produce eLearning solutions that exceed client expectations.



Monroe Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator and Lead Instructor, Court to College Program

  • Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Developed and taught TASC (high school equivalency) prep program for students participating in Rochester City Drug, Mental Health, and Veteran’s Courts. Liaisoned with case managers, probation officers, and treatment providers to develop individualized, student-centered action plans based on participants’ academic needs and employment goals. Ensured instruction and supporting materials met state standards, including scope and depth of knowledge requirements. Developed and taught TASC (high school equivalency) prep program for students participating in Rochester City Drug, Mental Health, and Veteran’s Courts. Liaisoned with case managers, probation officers, and treatment providers to develop individualized, student-centered action plans based on participants’ academic needs and employment goals. Ensured instruction and supporting materials met state standards, including scope and depth of knowledge requirements.



Logical Operations

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructional Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2017

  Worked with the Custom Content Development Manager, clients, and subject matter experts to develop and produce custom training materials. Communicated project goals to instructional and graphic design team and assigned tasks as necessary to meet all deadlines. Reviewed and reworked client-generated content to produce instructor-led training materials. Worked with the Custom Content Development Manager, clients, and subject matter experts to develop and produce custom training materials. Communicated project goals to instructional and graphic design team and assigned tasks as necessary to meet all deadlines. Reviewed and reworked client-generated content to produce instructor-led training materials.



Adapt Courseware

• Instructional Designer and Content Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

  Developed engaging, adaptive activities to support eLearning courses targeted to the higher education market. Collaborated with subject matter experts, graphic and instructional designers; reviewed activities and graphics; and ensured course content mapped to curriculum and quality standards. Participated in resource planning and standards development. Courses include College Success, Foundations of Reading and Writing, College Algebra, American Government, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Law, and Marketing. Show less



State of Alaska Department of Corrections

• Education Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2013

  Worked with instructors, academic advisors and department heads at colleges and universities nationwide to provide individual and group instructional support to students enrolled in distance delivered post-secondary and vocational courses. Created adaptive and supporting materials based on students’ needs and skill levels. Worked with diverse populations including Spanish and Russian speakers, and translated materials as necessary for student success. Worked with instructors, academic advisors and department heads at colleges and universities nationwide to provide individual and group instructional support to students enrolled in distance delivered post-secondary and vocational courses. Created adaptive and supporting materials based on students’ needs and skill levels. Worked with diverse populations including Spanish and Russian speakers, and translated materials as necessary for student success.



Southeast Regional Resource Center

• ESL/Adult Basic Education Instructor

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  Developed and taught adult ESL classes to beginner and intermediate students. Provided individual and group instruction in all content areas to students working toward their GEDs. Administered BEST Plus, TABE and GED Official Practice Tests. Connected students with vocational programs and employment opportunities, and provided instruction in job search, resume writing, and interview preparation skills. Worked with social service agencies to ensure student needs and goals were met. Developed and taught adult ESL classes to beginner and intermediate students. Provided individual and group instruction in all content areas to students working toward their GEDs. Administered BEST Plus, TABE and GED Official Practice Tests. Connected students with vocational programs and employment opportunities, and provided instruction in job search, resume writing, and interview preparation skills. Worked with social service agencies to ensure student needs and goals were met.



Juneau School District

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Taught middle and high school courses including Spanish, French, World Languages, Health and American History. Planned and carried out lessons geared toward multiple intelligences and learning styles and helped students connect with community resources and service opportunities. Maintained grade book and participated in parent teacher conferences. Taught middle and high school courses including Spanish, French, World Languages, Health and American History. Planned and carried out lessons geared toward multiple intelligences and learning styles and helped students connect with community resources and service opportunities. Maintained grade book and participated in parent teacher conferences.



University of Alaska Southeast

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2001 - Dec 2004

  Developed and taught courses including Solid Waste and Wastewater Regulation in SE Alaska, Technical Writing for Environmental Science Majors, and Science Content for Elementary Master of the Arts in Teaching Program. All courses included lecture and field sections. Developed and taught courses including Solid Waste and Wastewater Regulation in SE Alaska, Technical Writing for Environmental Science Majors, and Science Content for Elementary Master of the Arts in Teaching Program. All courses included lecture and field sections.



Dutchess Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 1995 - May 1998

  Developed and taught introductory environmental science course, Technology the Environment. Lecture and lab topics included air/soil/water quality, drinking water/wastewater management, solid/hazardous/radioactive waste management, energy use, public lands, natural resource use and environmental regulations. Developed and taught introductory environmental science course, Technology the Environment. Lecture and lab topics included air/soil/water quality, drinking water/wastewater management, solid/hazardous/radioactive waste management, energy use, public lands, natural resource use and environmental regulations.