Amy Bell

Professor @Dallas College

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Amy Bell is a distinguished educator, seasoned instructional designer, and fervent advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. With over twenty-five years of rich experience blending classroom expertise with innovative instructional design, she has consistently championed initiatives to cultivate understanding and awareness of social justice issues within educational settings. Amy has a proven track record of driving impactful change, evidenced by her leadership in spearheading cross-functional teams to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs. These initiatives have not only fostered enhanced collaboration and creativity among faculty and staﬀ but also led to a remarkable increase in student engagement and satisfaction rates. Recognizing the imperative for inclusivity in education, Amy has been instrumental in pioneering inclusive instructional strategies. Her eﬀorts have resulted in a notable decrease in opportunity gaps across diverse student populations, positively impacting the lives of over 2000 students annually. With a proven track record of driving positive change and fostering inclusive learning environments, Amy Bell stands as a passionate advocate committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in every endeavor.

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Work Background

Instructional Design Consultant | Professional Development | Learning Theory | Project Management

Tarrant County CollegeInstructional Design Consultant | Professional Development | Learning Theory | Project Management

Jul. 2021 - May. 2022Conceptualized and produced a comprehensive multimedia professional development series. Spearheaded the design and delivery of instructional resources on accessibility, differentiation, transparent, universal, and UX design, executive function, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Empowered over 500+ educators with actionable strategies to enhance student learning outcomes and received exceptional feedback.

Professor of History | Instructional Design | Learning Theory | Multimedia Design

Dallas College Richland CampusProfessor of History | Instructional Design | Learning Theory | Multimedia Design

Aug. 2007Designed, instructed, and facilitated U.S. History 1301, 1302, and 2381 African-American History courses across diverse learning formats, leveraging open source materials and free online texts to enhance accessibility and affordability for students. Increased course enrollment by 15%. Consistently incorporate best practices in instructional design throughout courses, including accessibility, differentiation, transparent, universal, and UX design, executive function, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Developed and executed district-wide student learning outcomes assessments for history courses. Facilitated engaging professional development programs for history faculty in scaffolding, transparent design, and backward course design, driving measurable improvements in student learning outcomes and engagement. Led the development and execution of a comprehensive curriculum redesign, integrating interactive learning tools and multimedia resources, leading to a marked improvement in student satisfaction and course evaluations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a comprehensive district-wide learning improvement plan, optimizing course delivery methods, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in history education. Chaired and led the remarkably successful Achieving the Dream program, resulting in a significant increase in student success and retention rates for historically underserved students. Redesigned the Departmental History 1301 and 1302 courses for over 150+ adjunct faculty incorporating transparent, universal, and UX design principals, as well as culturally responsive pedagogy.

Adjunct Professor of History | Instructional Design | Curriculum Development | Multimedia Design

Texas Woman's UniversityAdjunct Professor of History | Instructional Design | Curriculum Development | Multimedia Design

Aug. 2002 - Aug. 2007Developed and delivered engaging U.S. History 1301, 1302, and 2381 African-American History courses. Leveraged diverse hybrid and online learning formats to engage students and substantially increase student satisfaction and success rates by 20%. Integrated open source materials and free online texts to promote accessibility and affordability, resulting in elevated student satisfaction and improved academic performance.

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