Instructional Design/UX Design at The Green Book Project

System Pavers

• Collaborate closely with SMEs, stakeholders, and peers to meet business needs across multiple cross-functional teams
• Redesign training modules for sales force; convert trainings from synchronous to asynchronous 
• Use a variety of applications to build eLearning courses and instructor-led resources
• Collaborate across teams to develop impactful learning content
• Use technical design, development, and creative skills to create highly functional and engaging content across a variety of distribution methods
• Decreased training time for Field Marketers by 88%

Instructional Designer

The Green Book Project

• Lead staff training and onboarding, including copywriting, Jira ticket creation, accessibility,
 Grammarly company style guide
• Interview Subject Matter Experts; conduct needs analysis and determine training delivery using
 ADDIE, which includes gathering feedback after every project and improving design
• Apply instructional design principles and adult learning theory to design and develop instructor-led
 training for adult learners 
• Make responsive web pages for company website by creating wireframes and prototypes*
• Collaborate across teams to create empathy maps to help understand the user experience: when
 creating a review in the app, and problems they experience connecting with our team or mission
• Create user personas and user journeys to assure empathy is  the focus in product development
• Adult education: develop e-Learning modules using Articulate RISE for staff accessibility training 
• Design branded print and digital materials for promotional and marketing campaigns
• Make responsive web pages for company website by creating wireframes and prototypes 
• Increased followers on IG by 200% by implementing a 1:1 marketing strategy 
• Use Premiere Pro to edit promotional videos for grant applications
• Liaised with marketing and product staff on the following: ICE Scoring, content calendar creation,
 and project implementation, leading to a 50% increase in staff productivity  
• Collaborated with the product and marketing staff to redesign the newsletter sign up feature, which led to a  20% increase in user sign up
• Designed and facilitated writing workshop slide deck and Notion docs which led to a two-fold
 increase in peer review efficiency

Lead Learning Experience Designer/UX Designer/Product Specialist

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

• Design and deliver learning solutions in person and via Zoom using LMS (Learning Management
System) and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Developed test prep training that achieved a 24% increase in state testing achievement rates
• Produced synchronous and asynchronous lesson delivery modules utilizing blended learning
• Train new teachers in delivery methods and instructional design methodologies
• Developed and presented professional development to staff to address cultural diversity needs in the
 classroom which became a yearly culturally responsive teaching emphasis for staff
• Produced the highest number of students rated 'Masters' on state assessment for the past five years
 (19 – 23%) at a low performing school
• Achieved the highest passing rate on the math team for the past five years on the state assessment
   (90-95%)

Algebra Teacher/ Instructional Designer

Houston English Language Professionals

• Designed and published online courses using Moodle LMS (Learning Management System) for
 distance learning targeting ELL medical doctors’ test prep needs 
• Consulted with Subject Matter Experts to gather information needed for content development
• Structured learning course using videos, simulations and assessments to achieve learning goals
• Managed the content development process to assure delivery by project deadlines

E-learning Developer, Instructional Designer

Lone Star College

• Implemented principles of adult learning theory, focused on real-world application of mathematical skills, collaborative problem solving, and exploratory learning opportunities
• Development of syllabi, lesson plans and a course outline for each class; designed assessments and tests
• Taught and evaluated students by a variety of means to measure their progress, including use of Pearson’s LMS
• Math Success Center Test Prep Instructor for the COMPASS & ACCUPLACER placement exams 
• Tutored as a Level 1 Certified Tutor in the Math Success Center

Certified Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics

Pearson

SAT Writing Exam for the College Board: September 2005 – January 2016

SAT Writing Exam Scorer

WEST HOUSTON HOME EDUCATORS INC, [a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization]

• Supervised the daily operations of and provided strategic direction for the
   largest non-profit home education group in Texas (with a membership size
   of 300 families) 
• Responsible for planning and communicating strategic vision and 
   objectives to the leadership team and the group as a whole
• Directed a 10-member leadership team--assigning tasks and responsibilities
• Facilitated and coordinated all training of leadership team to ensure the
   development and delivery of a comprehensive and cohesive member
   experience
• Chaired monthly leadership meetings 
• Mobilized 32 volunteers who assisted with weekly and monthly events
• Project Management (managed scope, schedule & budget) for the
   following:
o	Development of an online presence for the group via new social media platforms
o	Initiated, planned, and launched an initiative to move the group from Yahoo Groups to a new
        social media platform called Big Tent
o	Managed the details and organization of the yearly homeschool graduation ceremony from start
        to finish 
• Regulated and moderated all facets of the group’s social media 
• Planned monthly and quarterly events and delegated responsibilities for
   events as needed
• Secured speakers for monthly support group meetings 
• Prepared and managed a yearly budget of more than $10,000
• Briefing the Board of Directors regarding monthly budgetary operations 
   matters
• Completed yearly financial reports and presented them to the Board
• Restructured and streamlined the group’s organizational structure 

As the leader of WHHE support group, I oversaw the following: WHHE library, monthly field trips, weekly science classes, monthly meetings & speaker events, standardized testing, a special needs support group, a teen group and a citywide graduation ceremony.

Director

Smoothing The Way Inc, [a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization]

• Directed the Northwest Houston Smoothing the Way non-profit group
• Duties include: 
o	facilitating and coordinating all training for Smoothing the Way NW group
o	planning and ensuring development and implementation of training of instructors (members) in home education best practices
o	coaching and mentoring homeschool instructors
• Acted as the facilitator for monthly meetings
• Delivered individualized and group mentoring

Group Leader and Instructional Coach

I work as an Instructional Designer and UX Designer at The Green Book Project. It's a brand new tech startup, so I wear many hats. My current roles include graphic & visual design, user experience design, content design, instructional design, and content creation!

As a Google Certified UX Designer, I enjoy wireframing, prototyping, iterating on designs and conducting research.

I have a Master's degree in Instructional Systems Design & Technology and a B.S. in  Applied Mathematics. I desire to make the world a better place, so empathy, inclusivity, and diversity are important functions of my design process. I enjoy working collaboratively and exploring new ways of thinking and doing.

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