About Me
Life-Long Learner, Advocate, and Educator
I'm an instructional designer, eLearning developer, and learning experience designer with 6 years of experience creating high-quality, engaging training that turns complex topics into simple courses that help diverse learners achieve their goals. I find great joy in empowering others through learning and aim for my learning solutions to be transformative, for both the learner and the company.
In my spare time, I like to knit and crochet, read and watch scary stories, and paint my nails! See some of my favorite spooky stories and nail polish brands below :)
My favorite spooky book: Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall
My favorite scary movie: The Conjuring
My favorite nail polish brand: I Love Nail Polish
My favorite thing I've made: a Grogu doll for my dad
Experience
Instructional Designer
Priority Technology Holdings | September 2022 - Present
I work on the Learning and Development team to plan, design, and publish learning materials that are relevant to employees’ interests and meet their learning needs. This role includes:
Working closely with stakeholders and SMEs to design and develop eLearning courses in Adobe Captivate and Captivate Classic
Frequently using design tools such as Vyond, Canva, and Adobe Audition to create visual assets and record voiceovers
Tracking learner success data and feedback in our LMS via Adobe Learning Manager
Volunteer Instructional Designer
Agape Animal Rescue | June 2022 - February 2023
I worked with a team of volunteers to develop training for new foster families. My primary tasks included:
Interviewing SMEs to gather relevant information
Storyboarding courses to showcase simplified content from SMEs and basic functionality within each module
Developing course modules in Articulate Storyline and refining them based on feedback from stakeholders and SMEs.
English Language Instructor
Fulton County Schools | July 2018 - July 2022
Along with facilitating highly supportive English as a Second Language classes for middle school-aged English Language Learners, some highlights from this role include:
Developed a 6-module curriculum with SMEs, increasing learners' performance by 60% in ten months.
Used an iterative design model to digitize and maintain 4 blended learning courses.
Created and sold over 2,500 units of micro-lessons and game-based learning content in an online storefront.
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader
Fulton County Schools | August 2021 - July 2022
As a PLC Leader, I lead the other instructors on my team in creating individualized curriculi for their students while keeping them aligned with state standards. To do this, I did the following:
Facilitated weekly curriculum alignment meetings with 5 instructors.
Mined assessment data to drive decisions regarding curriculum changes and appropriate adaptations for learners.
Provided support and advice for issues surrounding learning retention, finding relevant resources, and improving assessment scores.
Vanguard Technology Mentoring Team Member
Fulton County Schools | August 2021 - July 2022
This was a volunteer role in which I provided 100+ instructors with support implementing innovative technology in their classrooms. To do this, I:
Designed a training plan after surveying my colleagues on their knowledge gaps with technology.
Implemented training sessions on a weekly basis depending on instructor needs, which all had a 100% satisfaction rate.
Assisted instructors who needed extra support outside of training sessions by conducting classroom observations and providing actionable feedback.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Sway, Sharepoint
Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
Learning Management Systems (LMS): Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Canvas
Adobe Creative Suite: Spark/Creative Cloud Express, Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Adobe XD, InDesign
eLearning Software: Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Vyond, Adobe Captivate
Education and Certifications
Gamification Journeyman (Level 2)
Sententia Gamification | February 2025
This certification shows I am proficient in developing gamified learning courses and training that considers all learners and their needs.
Pre-requisite: Gamification Surveyor (Level 1) certification (attained September 2023)
Certified Payments Professional
Electronic Transaction Association | June 2024
By getting this certification, I have proven that I have a strong understanding of payments and payment processing procedures used in the financial services and technology industries.
Educational Specialists Degree in Instructional Design and Media
University of West Georgia | July 2023
An Educational Specialists degree is a step between a Master's and Ph.D. In this program, I learned about innovations in instructional technology, visual design, leadership techniques, and web design. There is also a focus on agile design models like ADDIE and SAM, and adult learning methodologies.
IDOL Courses Academy
Instructional Design Trade School | August 2022
This program offers training in multiple instructional design topics, including eLearning development tools, adult learning theories, and visual design methods.
Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Georgia State University | August 2019
Learned the fundamentals of designing and conducting culturally responsive English Language training for immigrants and non-native English speakers.
Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Studies: Theatre and Korean
Kennesaw State University | December 2017
Designed a course map for an individualized major with the help of an advisor to combine essential topics from the Theatre and Performance Studies department and the Korean Language department.