Professional Resume

Designing Learning That Improves Human Performance

Instructional Designer • Learning Strategist • Curriculum Developer

I combine 25 years of experience designing and implementing learning with graduate preparation in instructional systems, learning experience design, performance improvement, assessment, multimedia development, and responsible AI integration.

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Executive Profile

Instructional designer, curriculum developer, and learning strategist with 25 years of experience designing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving learner-centered educational experiences. Currently completing graduate study in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Central Florida, with advanced preparation in instructional systems design, learning experience design, multimedia development, instructional evaluation, educational measurement, game-based learning, performance improvement, and AI-enhanced learning.

Recognized for translating complex learning and performance challenges into engaging, evidence-based instructional solutions that support measurable outcomes and organizational effectiveness. Combines extensive implementation experience with learning science, human-centered design, cognitive psychology, curriculum strategy, assessment, and responsible AI integration.

Leverages generative AI as a strategic design partner throughout analysis, ideation, storyboarding, rapid prototyping, multimedia development, instructional writing, evaluation, and iterative refinement while maintaining rigorous human judgment, instructional quality, and transparent AI practices.

Areas of Expertise

Instructional Design and Strategy

  • Instructional Systems Design
  • Learning Experience Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Performance Improvement
  • Needs Assessment
  • Learning Science
  • Adult Learning
  • Human-Centered Design

Assessment and Evaluation

  • Assessment Design
  • Educational Measurement
  • Instructional Evaluation
  • Authentic Performance Tasks
  • Rubric Development
  • Learning Analytics
  • Data-Informed Decisions

AI and Learning Technologies

  • AI-Enhanced Learning Design
  • Human-AI Workflows
  • Prompt Design and Evaluation
  • Canvas LMS
  • HTML and CSS
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Canva
  • SPSS

Learning Products

  • Storyboarding
  • Multimedia Learning
  • eLearning Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Game-Based Learning
  • Performance Support
  • Facilitation Resources
  • Job Aids

Selected Instructional Design Projects

TidePoint AI Learning Strategy

Instructional Designer and Performance Consultant

Developed a comprehensive instructional strategy supporting responsible organizational AI adoption through performance analysis, stakeholder collaboration, professional learning design, implementation planning, and organizational change recommendations.

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Strategix: Smart City Energy Challenge

Learning Experience Designer

Designed a simulation-based learning experience integrating systems thinking, learner motivation, strategic decision-making, authentic assessment, and iterative evaluation through game-based learning.

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Learning Experience Evaluation

Instructional Design Evaluation

Applied evidence-based instructional design, cognitive neuroscience, learner motivation, and evaluation methods to improve an authentic learning experience while intentionally preserving effective instructional elements.

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Algebra Readiness Analysis

Assessment Design and Learning Analytics

Synthesized multiple sources of assessment evidence to evaluate learner preparedness for accelerated coursework and developed data-informed placement recommendations while maintaining confidentiality and learner-centered decision-making.

Multimedia Learning Design

Multimedia and Web Development

Designed multimedia instructional resources integrating video, audio, graphics, web technologies, accessibility, and visual communication principles across digital learning environments.

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Professional Experience

Lake Highland Preparatory School

Mathematics Teacher

2018–Present

CURRICULUM DESIGN • ASSESSMENT LEADERSHIP • INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS • DIGITAL LEARNING

  • Design, implement, and continuously refine standards-aligned mathematics curriculum supporting approximately 120 learners annually through learner-centered instructional design and evidence-based strategies.
  • Develop hundreds of instructional resources, digital learning activities, assessments, and performance tasks aligned with measurable objectives and continuous improvement practices.
  • Collaborate with a four-member mathematics team to design placement assessments, improve vertical curriculum alignment, strengthen assessment consistency, and support instructional innovation.
  • Analyze formative and summative assessment evidence to identify readiness, refine instruction, and develop data-informed learning interventions.
  • Integrate multimedia technologies, Canvas LMS, digital learning tools, and AI-enhanced design workflows to improve learner engagement and instructional effectiveness.
  • Apply cognitive psychology, retrieval practice, learner motivation, feedback, authentic assessment, and human-centered design to learning experiences.

Park Maitland School

Mathematics Teacher, Department Lead and Athletic Director

2013–2018

CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • FACULTY COLLABORATION

  • Designed and implemented mathematics curriculum spanning foundational mathematics through pre-algebra while serving as mathematics department lead.
  • Developed instructional activities, assessments, digital resources, and learner supports responsive to varied readiness levels.
  • Collaborated with educators and school leaders to improve instructional consistency, learner support, and curriculum quality.
  • Created and launched the school’s first interscholastic athletics program, overseeing program design, operations, staff coordination, communication, and continuous growth.

Page Private School

Mathematics Teacher, Lead Teacher and Athletic Director

2003–2013

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN • CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP • DIGITAL LEARNING • PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

  • Designed and delivered mathematics curriculum ranging from elementary mathematics through Algebra I Honors across varied learner populations.
  • Served as lead mathematics teacher, developing strategies and collaborative plans to improve curriculum quality and learner outcomes.
  • Designed and implemented an early digital and virtual course environment that received strong student and parent feedback.
  • Managed athletics programming across multiple sports, including budgeting, staff development, scheduling, communication, policy implementation, and program evaluation.