Resume
Experience
May 2022 - Present
Owner, Instructional Designer and Developer (IDD)
Educational Design Consulting, LLC
Destin, FL
Freelance, Remote Contractor:
York and Yours - IDD
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August 2022 - present
IDLance - IDD
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July 2023 - present
Learn2Engage - IDD & QA
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October 2022 - December 2023
ELB - IDD
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November 2023
Development of eLearning, Instructor Led Training (ILT and VILT), script writing, storyboard creation, graphic customization, creative theme conception, 508 compliance, and quality assurance. Project Management.
Open Literacy - Project Manager, IDD, and QA Specialist
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September 2023 - present
Value-Centered Solutions - ID
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September 2023 - present
KTD+ - IDD
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December 2023 - present
2004 - 2023
Head of School
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
South Walton Montessori Academy
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Established and directed a groundbreaking school, fostering an engaged parent community, assembling a team of 12 high-performing staff members, and cultivating motivated students school-wide.
Designed and adapted curriculum, devised and implemented assessment and evaluation strategies to gauge and track learner progress, authored curriculum and support material for Parent Education program, and established collaborative and engaging school and classroom cultures, resulting in consistently near or at 100% capacity.
2003
Teacher / Curriculum Designer
Wider Horizons School
Spring Hill, FL
Designed and facilitated 2 new programs:
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Manners / Practical Life Skills for high school students, based on identified needs and interests of students
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Spanish vocabulary curriculum for elementary students
2000 - 2002
IT Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
Houston, TX
Major project roles included Project Management, Technical Architecture and Development, and Testing/Data Mapping.
Coordinated with client subject matter experts to analyze needs, ensure objectives were met, and provide ongoing training with our technology solutions.
1999
Consulting Services Intern
Testing Analyst
Ernst & Young
Houston, TX
Developed software and provided software testing for large client in the energy industry.
Collaborated with consulting team members and client subject matter experts.
1996 - 2000
Computer Lab Assistant
Technology Trainer
LSU Learning Assistance Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Led various software workshops for LSU students, faculty, and staff.
Created and implemented Lab Assistant training manual.
Education
March 2024
AI-Enhanced Learning Innovator Certificate
Essentials of Learning Design and Development, with SimGate and The Regis Company
2004 - 2005
Master of Education: Montessori Integrative Education
The Institute for Educational Studies, Endicott College
Beverly, MA
2004 - 2005
American Montessori Society Lower Elementary Credential
Houston Montessori Center
Houston, TX
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science: Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Management Information Systems
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Honors: magna cum laude
Tech Skills
Articulate Storyline and Rise
TechSmith Camtasia
TechSmith Snagit
Affinity Designer
Toonly
Audacity
Microsoft Suite (Power Point, Excel, Word)
7taps
Canva
SimGate Studio
Rex AI Beta
Courses and Certifications
Create eLearning Courses with Articulate Storyline
14.5 hours Instructor: Jeff Batt
Canva 2022 Graphic Design Class
4 hours Instructor: Adam Daniel
TechSmith Snagit 2022 Certification
TechSmith Camtasia 2022 Voyager Certification
TechSmith Camtasia 2022 Explorer Certification
Affinity Desiger: The Complete Guide to Affinity Designer
9 hours Instructor: Jeremy Hazel
PowerPoint Master Class - Presentation Design & Animation
9.5 hours Instructor: Andrew Pach
Professional Skills
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork & Collaboration
Creative and Effective Design
Project Management