Instructor | Portland Community College, January 2022 – present

Design and deliver engaging multimodal differentiated instruction in Adult Education. Develop interactive D2L courses for maximum student engagement. Teach all subjects of the GED® for identified students in need of support. Utilize strategies for teaching individuals with learning differences. Assess and track student progress and proactively retain learners using formal and informal outreach measures. Develop print and online interactive tools to meet learning objectives. Collaborate with the Adult Education Team, Navigators, Accessible Ed, and Disability Resource Team to support students.

 

Instructional Designer / Trainer | Portland Literacy Council, June 2018 – present

Partner with PLC to develop and deliver in-person and online workshops utilized by regional agencies (approximately four per year) determined by the needs of PLC. Topics include adult learning theory, strategies, literacy and numeracy, engaging adult learners in multimodal environments, and the challenges and barriers to adult learning.

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Freelance Instructional Designer | December 2021 - present

Design web-based learning materials for non-profit and corporate clients. Publish microlearning modules, courses, webinars, and print-based material. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet the specific needs of the audience.

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Instructional Designer | University of Western States, January 2022 – July 2023

Interpreted program learning outcomes to implement new courses within the Sports Medicine master's degree program. Collaborated with instructors (Subject Matter Experts) to develop learning materials, assessments, and activities that meet accreditation and program standards and engage learners. Mentored faculty regarding course design, learning objectives, and transparent activities and assignments. Created university-wide instructional guides such as “Developing Inclusive Courses” and “Healthy Course Checklist.” Collaborated with ID team and Instructors to implement course iteration and redevelopment each term in Canvas (80 courses per term). Addressed educational technology issues and developed solutions within the LMS and specific software components to support faculty and staff. [Position eliminated as a result of University transition to consortium.]

 

Adult Educator | Multnomah County Library, May 2018 – June 2021

Developed the MCL Adult Literacy GED® Program. Provided outreach and retention services for learners working toward GED® completion (17 graduates). Administered the 2018-19 Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission GED® Wrap-Around Grant. Conducted individual orientations for each of the 250+ learners, created learning plans, and facilitated goal setting for each learner. Delivered in-person and remote training sessions on the format of the GED® and instructional strategies. Developed Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning through Language Arts curriculum. Collaborated with community partners to find the best program fit for all learners. Guided learners and tutors to identify strategies to address learning differences.

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Substitute Instructor | Portland YouthBuilders, September 2018 – August 2020

Delivered differentiated, trauma-informed academic instruction to young students in language arts, math, and social studies. Monitored and reported student progress and provided seamless transitions between short and long-term staff absences.

 

Basic Skills Educator | Londer Learning Center, Multnomah County, June 2016- August 2017

Facilitated a multi-level classroom providing customized scaffolded instruction for students within the Department of Community Justice. Administered educational assessments and developed learning goals. Developed curricula: designed materials for in-class and stand-alone instruction. [Program was terminated by Multnomah County in August 2017.] 

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