Resume
Work Experience
August 2024- Present
Instructional Designer
​
-
Designs high quality courseware and e-learning for domestic public transportation agencies and companies in the manufacturing industry
-
Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information, design curriculum, develop courseware, and make adjustments to course content
-
Creates innovative learning solutions and coordinated activities
-
Uses CANVA and Adobe software to create job aids, visuals, informative video clips, and enhance photographs
-
Ability to maintain and update course material located on the learning management system (LMS)
-
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative group
-
Participates in ITLC Train-the-Trainer events used to share best teaching techniques, adult learning theory, enhancing presentation development skills, and providing additional learning tools to trainers working with front-line bus, train, and manufacturing facility employees.
-
Develops work proposals that are used to gain new business with pre-existing clients.
May 2024- July 2024
Office Coordinator
(Temp Job)
​
-
Created infographic that was used across the company as a reference guide
-
Designed a job aide which improved employee performance, efficiency, and understanding about how to operate a machine
-
Reviewed and revised current employee handbook
-
Assisted with onboarding for new hires
-
Created work site emergency evacuation plan and visuals using Canva
-
Altered existing blueprints to add additional information using Canva
August 2023 - April 2024
Instructional Specialist
​
Capital Automotive Real
Estate Services (CARS)
-
Used adult learning theory to develop course material for in-house real estate law classes and posted the content to the Learning Management System (LMS)
-
Assisted and led in-house training events on a variety of real estate and finance topics
-
Expanded the current onboarding program by providing targeted software training for new hires
-
Improved current onboarding program by providing one month check-ins with new hires to determine and target areas requiring additional training
-
Completed forensic accounting tasks for untenanted properties owned by CARS
-
Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing/shifting priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment
-
Used authoring tools such as Canva, Adobe Express and Piktochart to create invitations, flyers, calendars, and social media marketing posts
-
Designed and posted content on the Capital Automotive LinkedIn page, and the personal LinkedIn page for the C.E.O. and president
-
Researched, booked, and executed a variety of events including: attending a Broadway play, corporate dinners, holiday parties, potluck and catered meals, and a company-wide trip to Vail, Colorado.
2016 - 2023
Instructional Specialist
​
Loudoun County Public School System
Ashburn Virginia
​
-
Recommended new course design solutions, development methods and delivery styles resulting in reading fluency improving by 27.2 points and learners gained 1.2 grade levels on average in 8 months
-
Demonstrated exceptional knowledge and leadership in special education, serving as a resource and mentor to colleagues, improving staff morale, and increasing compliance on legal documentation
-
Coordinated and led 23 meetings yearly in which legal documentation was judged to be 100% in compliance with the federal law determined by outside advocates and attorneys
-
Tracked individuals’ progress toward goals based on data analysis including online tracking tools which led to an overall increase of 73%
-
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in special education field in regards to compliance, providing ILTs and mentoring staff both on and off site
-
Experience with using a variety of LMS including Schoology, Google Classroom, Canvas and Blackboard
-
Have been able to adapt learning modules to suit different purposes and clientele and uploaded content into the LMS which led to greater learning gains
-
Improved student engagement using gamification, technology integration, and student feedback surveys
-
Created and presented professional development seminar that led to a marked improvement in data collection amongst colleagues
-
Prioritize, schedule, and meet deadlines and development timeframes
2012 - 2016
Admissions Compliance and Transition Specialist
​
Kennedy Krieger of Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
-
Design and implement IEP strategies for caseload of 60 students
-
Screen admissions packets to determine if learner would be a viable candidate
-
Lead IEP meetings between parents, school, and city/county liaisons
-
Advocate for students to arrange for the best services, tools, and technologies that support them to realize their full potential
-
Oversee transition program for 8th graders to affiliate high school program
-
Ensure school is in compliance with the law
-
Organize autism waiver observation meetings and paperwork
Sept 2009- Dec 2012
Therapeutic Afterschool
Program Director
Cedar Lane School, Howard County Recreation & Parks
-
Staff supervision and support
-
Created a program budget
-
Approved bi-weekly payroll
-
Developed a mission statement and staff manual
-
Created and executed daily activities for learners facing a wide variety of learning challenges and physical limitations
-
Applied for permits
-
Fulfilled state regulations and compliance regarding Maintenace of the facility, and the health and welfare of attendees
-
Remained compliant in order to retain state and county licensure
Education
2014-2016
American Collge of Education
Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
3.91 GPA
Indianapolis, Indiana
2008 - 2010
Trinity University
Teaching License
Washington, D.C.
4.0 GPA
2003 - 2007
University of Maryland Batimore County
BA in Psychology
Baltimore, MD
Professional skillset
Goal-Oriented
Time-oriented
Teamwork & Collaboration
Results-Driven
Analytical Thinking
Technology and Innovation
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (Conversational)
Technology Tools
Canva
Articulate 360
Adobe
Storyline
Google Classroom
Camtasia
Screencastify
ChatGPT
Photoshop
Loom
LMS Experience
Schoology- As administrator
Canvas- As user
Moodle- As administrator
Blackboard- As user
Google Classroom- As administrator
Kahoot- As administrator