Leadership
Leadership
Before entering the Educational Technology program, I had over a decade of hands-on experience in education—from early childhood music and SEL instruction to charter school teaching and special education. I developed and led programs that fostered engagement and emotional growth but lacked formal training in instructional design. My psychology degree gave me insight into motivation and learning, but I needed the frameworks and tools to translate those insights into scalable digital learning. I was driven by a desire to create eLearning that supported learners across settings—K–12, adult learning, and professional development.
The EDTC program empowered me to evolve into a confident, UX-driven instructional designer. I mastered models like ADDIE and SAM, embedded Universal Design and Mayer’s Multimedia Principles, and practiced applying Bloom’s Taxonomy in every project.
Articulate 360 Module: Burnout Prevention for ER Nurses
Created in Articulate Rise with Storyline interactivity, hosted on SCORM Cloud. Includes:
Branching decision-making scenarios
Realistic coping strategy matching
A local resource map and personalized reflection journal
Canvas Course: Instructional Design Fundamentals
A 4-module, self-paced course for adult learners and higher ed professionals. Includes:
Scenario-based assessments
Canva-created multimedia
Bloom-aligned objectives and reflection prompts
Google Sites Course: Patient Communication in Healthcare
Co-designed with an ER nurse and MD. Features:
Multimedia case studies
Interactive assessments
Communication style simulations using Genially
Microlearning Module: Phishing Awareness
Designed for adult learners with limited time. Hosted on YouTube with embedded Google Form quiz.
Outcome:
35% post-test score improvement
4.8/5 learner usability rating
Across each project, I iterated based on SME and user feedback, ensuring content was accessible, relevant, and measurable.
The most powerful lesson? Empathy. Instructional design isn’t just about tools—it’s about learners. The ER nurse burnout module taught me this deeply: real change happens when we design for people, not just objectives.
I’ve learned to:
Lead with user experience
Validate learner context before choosing tools
Build in feedback loops, even during design
Use simplicity and clarity as core design principles
Advice to myself: Start building early. Don’t wait until you’re “tech savvy”—use what you know, lean into design logic, and grow as you go.
Advice to others: Teachers—your instincts about scaffolding, engagement, and learner motivation are already gold. The program will give you structure, but your educator’s heart is already the foundation.
My next step is to work in learning experience design, particularly in healthcare, education, or mission-driven sectors, with a remote or hybrid team. I want to create digital learning that’s not only functional but empowering.
I aim to specialize in:
Design interactive scenarios to support behavior-based onboarding and ethics training
Inclusive eLearning with measurable results
AI-assisted workflows for rapid development and personalization
I also hope to mentor educators transitioning into instructional design, demystifying tools like Storyline, Rise, Canva, Genially, and LMS platforms like Canvas.
My long-term vision: building a consultancy or studio that delivers powerful learning experiences rooted in psychology, usability, and impact.
Whether I’m helping nurses recover from burnout, employees learn safer online habits, or students succeed in online college—my goal is clear: use education to support real growth, real inclusion, and real change.
Graduate Certificates:
eLearning
Online Instructional Design
Certificate in Web Design and Development from Cornell University
UX Fundamentals Certificate from Gymnasium
Job training/certificate in Search Engine Marketing, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, and Email Marketing from JobPrepped
To keep up with current events and advancements in Educational Technology, I regularly read resources such as EDUCAUSE, THE Journal, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. These sources provide valuable insights and help me stay abreast of new trends and best practices in the field.
Microlearning in the Digital Age: The Design and Delivery of Learning in Snippets edited by Joseph Rene Corbeil, Badrul H. Kahn, and Maria Elena Corbeil
E-learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers and Designers of Multimedia Learning (4th edition) by R. C. Clark and R. E. Mayer
E-Learning by Design by William Horton
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology (4th edition) by Robert A. Reiser and John V. Dempsey
Using Educational Psychology in Teaching (11th Ed.) by Paul Eggen and Don Kauchak
Multimedia Learning by Richard E. Mayer
Telling Ain’t Training by Harold D. Stolovitch & Erica J. Keeps
Emerging Technologies in Distance Education by George Veletsianos
Multimedia Learning Theory: Preparing for the New Generation of Students by Patrick Jenlink
Instructional Design: The ADDIE Approach by Robert M. Branch
I engage with other Educational Technology professionals through social media platforms like LinkedIn.