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Manager, Instructional Design
nonPareilManager, Instructional Design
Nov. 2023Plano, Texas, United States
Learning Developer / Accessibility Consultant
Southwest AirlinesLearning Developer / Accessibility Consultant
Sep. 2022 - Nov. 2023RemoteDevelop learning solutions utilizing instructional design methodologies, development tools, and trends in adult learning. Develop effective and engaging learning content using industry-leading tools, such at Articulate 360 and Camtasia. Accurately assess and analyze problems and recommend effective and sustainable solutions. Work closely with subject-matter experts to gather learning requirements and ensure accuracy of content. Balance multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure products are high quality and accessible to users with disabilities. Perform accessibility audits and provide accessibility testing solutions.
Instructional Design & Accessibility Specialist
Plano ISDInstructional Design & Accessibility Specialist
Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2022Plano, Texas, United StatesPlano ISD is a Dallas area school district serving 50,000+ students, representing 94 languages and 129 countries. Served on committee to engineer the shift to virtual during the pandemic for the entire district. Determined strategic direction of online course development for the district's eSchool program, leading to the creation of 12 accessible online courses within three years. Led multiple design teams simultaneously, in all phases of development, including collaborating with subject matter experts. Modernized online courses by developing new course design and producing curriculum development guides for specialized teams leading to successful implementation of new courses using software such as Camtasia, Articulate 360, Google Suite, and Microsoft and Adobe Products. Conducted comprehensive needs analysis, conducted user training for online learning, and ensured course accessibility for users with disabilities, with a student course success rate of over 90%. Produced accessible instructional videos for student and adult use with high production value. Served as the Blackboard learning management system administrator and principal trainer.
Online Course Review Consultant  / Accessibility Consultant
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 10Online Course Review Consultant / Accessibility Consultant
Oct. 2013 - Jan. 2017Richardson, TXEducation Service Center Region 10 is a Texas state agency that delivers professional development and specialized services to area school districts. The Texas Virtual School Network was housed at the Service Center and managed the statewide network of virtual schools and online course providers. Developed and delivered training sessions for statewide network of course developers on web accessibility, increasing capacity for 30+ school districts. Supervised multiple, simultaneous course review project teams in an “edu-corporate” setting. Improved course accessibility for students with disabilities by developing interactive eBook and hiring consultants to create content pieces resulting in use by 12 online course providers statewide in their own development projects. Selected to lead virtual conference and coordinated presenter identification, attendee registrations, attendee accessibility, and live conference moderation leading to 25% year-to-year increase in attendance.
Educational Consultant for Distance Learning
ESC Region 11Educational Consultant for Distance Learning
Jul. 2007 - Oct. 2013Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesEducation Service Center Region 11 is a Texas state agency that delivers professional development and specialized services to area school districts. Mentored teaching staff on integration of videoconferencing in classrooms. Collaborated with a statewide network to provide district services via videoconferences. Developed innovative virtual field trips and moderated large-scale (60,000+ users) conferences. Provided virtual field trips for thousands of students by using mobile satellite technology for video conferencing.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Mansfield ISDSixth Grade Teacher
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Arlington, TXSixth Grade Teacher
Teacher
Plano ISDTeacher
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2007Math, science, and technology, in additional to fifth grade all subjects

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