2019 Learning Designer
Wiley Education Services
- Work with faculty developers at partner institutions to create fully online courses.
- Manage the course development process by coordinating with program chairs, course leads, Wiley media specialists, and university library staff.
- Develop interactive materials using in-house media tools and H5P.
- Build courses in D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Engage, a Moodle-based platform.
2018 Instructional Design Consultant
Millennium Learning Concepts
- Created learning management website for online training opportunities in educational equity.
- Developed online course equivalents for face-to-face training, including assessments to measure participant progress.
2016-2018 Senior Instructional Designer
Eastern Kentucky University
- Managed caseload of 30-40 courses per semester for designated programs
- Facilitated faculty development course
- Applied quality matters rubric to internally evaluate courses
- Evaluated alternate learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, and Brightspace) and presented information at faculty forums during the university’s LMS review period.
2014-2015 Instructional Technology Manager
University of Kentucky
- Researched and evaluated new instructional technologies, and worked with faculty to effectively incorporate technology into their face-to-face and online classes
- Mentored a group of faculty on developing learning outcomes, assignment descriptions, and rubrics that effectively targeted multimodal communication skills for students
- Designed data collection methods for Presentation U! Center
- Purchased and managed all technology for the Presentation U! Center
2011-2014 IT Specialist II
University of Kentucky
- Developed and maintained website for the Division of Instructional Communication and Research
- Trained faculty on incorporating iPad apps, Mondopad, and Adobe Connect into their classes.
- Photographed/videotaped events and created promotional videos
2010-2011 Adjunct Faculty, English
Jefferson Community & Technical College
2008-2011 Adjunct Faculty, English
Strayer University
2007-2010 Learning Resources Center Manager
Strayer University
- Supported faculty, staff and students with technical issues involving all campus computers, software and multimedia equipment. Assisted faculty with using Blackboard and video conferencing software.
- Oversaw the Student Advisory Board to address student concerns and plan campus activities.
- Created and taught instructor-led workshops on college-readiness skills, including Nuts and Bolts of Writing, APA, Study Skills and Note Taking, and Problem-Solving.
2006-2007 Instructional Specialist
Jefferson Community & Technical College
- Conducted needs assessment at Ford plant for supplemental skills desired by employees
- Designed and taught workshops based on needs assessment
- Created instructional handouts on topics of interest to employees
2005-2006 Teacher/Tester
Sylvan Learning Center
2003-2005 Elementary Teacher
Oldham County Board of Education