About

I am passionate about turning complexity into clarity. 

Driven by a relentlessly inquisitive nature, I am always asking “How?” and “Why?” These questions are the fuel for my passion for understanding the world around me and my dedication to solving problems. I am determined to understand how things work and identify solutions when they aren’t working.

As an instructional designer, I apply this problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking to each project. I have a passion for designing and developing effective, engaging, and relevant learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs. I firmly believe that effective instructional design is about understanding the learners as much as the content.

I delve into the root causes of performance gaps and challenges, write learning objectives, and design and develop learner-centered solutions to help meet business needs. I enjoy analyzing concepts and identifying the best methods to logically deliver instruction while reducing cognitive load. I apply adult learning theories and use ADDIE to guide my instructional design process. I am proficient in Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, and a variety of other tools to develop trainings, microlearning, and eLearning courses.

Collaborating with peers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders, I cultivate trusting relationships and facilitate discussions that uncover core challenges and ensure accuracy and alignment to business goals. Leveraging these relationships, I actively seek and embrace feedback, viewing it as a vital tool for refining and enhancing my work. I utilize and implement feedback to create multiple iterations until the final product is developed.

Complemented by strong organization and project management skills, I ensure successful completion of multiple projects with exceptional attention to detail. I am able to adapt quickly and implement new technologies and strategies to devise innovative approaches. Thriving on challenges, I continually seek opportunities for growth and improvement.

My approach integrates data-driven insights, feedback gathering, and a problem-solving mindset to consistently deliver learning solutions meeting both learner and organizational needs. In all that I do, I strive to produce quality work that is meaningful and impactful.

As my career continues to evolve, I remain committed to staying current with industry trends through continuous learning, professional development, and active engagement with the instructional design community. 

Outside of my career, I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading a good mystery novel, and making memories with my husband and kids. Whether it’s a weekend adventure, exploring somewhere new, or simply spending quality time together, family is at the heart of everything I do.

Applied Instructional Design Academy 

September 2022-June 2023

Over the course of 9 months, I worked through the Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA) to gain knowledge and skills related to instructional design and development. Throughout this program, I designed and developed a variety of projects, received and implemented multiple rounds of feedback from professional instructional designers, and reflected on existing learning solutions to identify best practices. I utilized the knowledge, feedback, and reflections to continuously improve and grow in my abilities to design and develop the most effective learning solutions. 

The badges I earned through the program are below, with a brief description of the requirements for each badge. Click each badge image to view the verified details through Credly.