About Me

Welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page! I am an Instructional Designer who loves designing and developing learning solutions for all types of learners. By combining my technical skills with my 15 years of education experience, I am able to successfully create courses that are interactive and engaging for learners. 

I started out working in education, but quickly found a passion for helping my colleagues navigate new areas of learning. Once the pandemic hit, I discovered a love of online learning. Both of these things led me to pursue corporate instructional design. I truly enjoyed taking what would have been taught as an Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and modify it to be Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), independent online learning (eLearning), or a combination (blended learning).

As part of my process, I always want to begin by identifying any gaps in knowledge. I enjoy the collaboration aspect of ensuring the course meets the needs for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders. By getting feedback, it allows me to improve my craft and continue learning myself. 

In addition my love of learning, I enjoy travel, reading and spending time with my family and two rescue dogs. Places we love to visit include national parks, southern California and Disney!

I look forward to working with you in developing learning to meet the needs of your company. Please check out the "Contact" section to reach me. 


Credentials Earned with Applied Instructional Design Academy:

Instructional Design

This badge is part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program, Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing over 30+ lessons on various eLearning Development topics and receiving extensive coaching from ID professionals with 15+ years of experience. Earners complete a rigorous set of activities that include developing eLearning modules with extensive feedback, evaluating existing modules, completing simulated client projects, and multiple revisions. 

E-Learning Development

This badge is part of a 9-month program called Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing over 30+ lessons and receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Earners complete a rigorous set of activities that take modules from "good" to "great" and increase engagement among learners, include developing eLearning modules with extensive feedback, evaluating existing modules, completing simulated client projects, and multiple revisions. 

Articulate Storyline

This badge is part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program, Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing training and receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Earners learn and practice the principles that make a Storyline module go from "good" to "great," increasing engagement among learners. They complete a rigorous set of activities that include evaluating and developing modules with extensive feedback, and multiple revisions. 


Articulate Rise

This badge is part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program, Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing training and receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Earners learn and practice the principles that make a module go from "good" to "great," increasing engagement among learners. They complete a rigorous set of activities that include developing modules with extensive feedback, evaluate existing modules, and multiple revisions. 

         Applied Instructional         Design Credential

This badge is the culmination of a 9-month program called Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing the Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, eLearning Development, and Instructional Design badges. Earners complete 80+ lessons, receive extensive coaching, and complete a rigorous set of learning activities with practice, extensive feedback, multiple revisions, and the completion of simulated client projects. 

Vyond

This badge is part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program, Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing training / receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Earners receive extensive training on the tool and practice the principles that make a Vyond video go from "good" to "great," increasing engagement among learners. They complete a rigorous set of activities that include extensive feedback, and multiple revisions. 

Camtasia

This badge is part of a 9-month Instructional Design Coaching / Mentorship program, Applied Instructional Design Academy. It is earned after completing training / receiving extensive coaching from ID professional coaches. Earners receive extensive training on the tool and practice the principles that make a Camtasia video go from "good" to "great," increasing engagement among learners. They complete a rigorous set of activities that include extensive feedback, and multiple revisions.