PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY   

Former college instructor and current instructional designer with extensive experience designing and developing web based, e-learning, and instructor led courses. Familiar with a variety of adult learning models and knowledgeable about all aspects of the development cycle; including analyzing, designing, developing, and evaluating.

EDUCATION 

Graduate Certificate Learning, Design, and Technology

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, December 2022

Masters Degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction with Emphasis in Mathematics

Concordia University, Portland, OR, December 2013

Post Bachelor, Sociology

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, August 2008

Bachelor of Arts, History

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, June 1996 

WORK EXPERIENCE    

TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Savannah, GA                               January 2024 - Present 

Instructional Designer

• Developed engaging and interactive e-learning modules, courses, and training materials in the fields or manufacturing, IT, and healthcare using instructional design principles, adult learning theories, and multimedia authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline.

• Designed and implemented effective instructional strategies, assessments, and learning activities to promote learner engagement, knowledge retention, and skill acquisition.

• Utilized instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and best practices to guide the development and evaluation of educational materials.

• Implemented innovative technologies and learning solutions, such as gamification and microlearning to enhance learner engagement, interactivity, and knowledge transfer.

• Stayed current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instructional design and adult education through professional development activities, conferences, and networking opportunities. 

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Charlotte, NC                            Fall 1996  - Spring 2023

Lead Instructor

• Lead a development team tasked with developing nine blended learning courses for Math and English; creating scope and sequences, LMS shells, e-learning modules, instructional supplements, student workbooks, and assessment tools. 

• Managed all aspects of the instructional design process, from analysis through implementation and evaluation; adhering to project timelines and scope while maintaining open communication with project stakeholders and addressing feedback and revisions as needed.

• Conducted needs assessments, learner analysis, and performance gap analyses to identify learning priorities and to evaluate the impact of learning initiatives on learner performance.

• Evaluated the effectiveness of instructional materials through formative and summative assessments, learner surveys, and performance evaluations.

• Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to analyze learner needs, define learning objectives, and designed curriculum content aligned with state standards goals and learner requirements.

Program Chair

• Supervised a Learning Resource Center with an enrollment of over 400 students and a staff of 11 instructors and administrative assistants.

• Responsibilities included assessing all learners, managing all learning content, and tracking learners progress in e-learning courses and through an LMS.

• Analyzed feedback from students on the effectiveness of course material and identified areas of improvements.

• Provided training and support to instructors, facilitators, and learners on the use of learning management systems (LMS), course software, and instructional technologies.

Instructor

• Instructional duties consisted of designing and implementing all aspects of assigned courses: including creating daily lesson plans, syllabi, and end-of-the course examination.

• Developed and delivered online and instructor led courses for a wide variety of courses, including: College Study Skills, US History, World History, Civics, Introduction to Sociology, and all levels of Mathematics.

ROWAN CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Salisbury, NC                               Fall 2015 - Fall 2022

Faculty

• Developed and implemented a vast array of sociological materials designed to instruct, guide, and engage students with a variety of learning styles: created syllabi, lectures, presentations, outlines, videos, learning materials, and LMS shells. 

• Instructional responsibilities included teaching synchronous and asynchronous courses to a diverse population of undergraduate and early college high school students.

• Evaluated and improved learning experiences based on learner feedback.