Instructional Design That Transforms Learning Into Business Results
I specialize in creating accessible, data-informed learning experiences that engae adult learners, improve performance, and align with corporate goals. Let’s build training that works - on time and on target.
Solo Projects
Scenario-Based eLearning Module: Assistive Technology in Action
Tools: Articulate Rise, Storyline 360, Google Slides, Revoicer (AI Voiceover), Miro
Audience: Corporate employees learning to evaluate and support colleagues using assistive technologies
Challenge: Many professionals struggle to recognize or support the use of screen readers, keyboard navigation, and captioning in virtual environments.
Solution: Designed a scenario-based module simulating real workplace situations with fictional employees (Nina, Taylor, Zara), each requiring different accessibility accommodations. The learner evaluates tool fit without being told the “correct” answer, promoting critical thinking and empathy.
Instructional Approach: Integrated WCAG 2.1 guidelines, adult learning theory, and universal design principles. Module included exploration zones, embedded evaluations, and narrative-based decision points.
Outcome: Received high marks for realism, accessibility alignment, and learner engagement during peer reviews. Stakeholder feedback highlighted its strength in promoting deeper understanding of accessibility needs without labeling or stereotyping.
Dog Walking Safety Training Video: Volunteer Onboarding for a Humane Society
Tools: Camtasia, Google Slides, Revoicer (AI Voiceover), Royalty-Free Assets
Audience: New volunteer dog walkers with varying experience levels in animal care
Challenge: Volunteers at a local humane society lacked consistent training on safe and compassionate dog handling practices. Inconsistent onboarding led to preventable safety issues, including leash pulling, kennel anxiety, and improper walking techniques.
Solution: Produced a 6-minute microlearning video using Camtasia that guided learners through the complete walking process—approaching, leashing, walking, and returning dogs to their kennels. The video included voiceover narration, animated visual cues, and closed captioning to support clarity, retention, and accessibility.
Instructional Approach: Grounded in behavioral modeling and adult learning principles, the training emphasized low-stress handling, empathy, and confidence-building techniques. Content was segmented into timed learning blocks aligned with key procedural steps, and designed with universal design in mind.
Outcome: The video was well received in peer evaluations for clarity, structure, and visual-auditory alignment. Feedback highlighted its potential for real-world impact, and the project demonstrated successful application of multimedia learning principles and microlearning best practices.
Accessibility Job Aids: Quick Reference Tools for Inclusive eLearning Design
Tools: Google Docs, Adobe Illustrator, WCAG 2.1 Guidelines, WAVE Evaluation Tool
Audience: Corporate instructional designers and learning developers conducting accessibility audits
Challenge: Teams needed a quick-reference resource to identify and resolve common accessibility issues in digital learning environments. Many lacked familiarity with tools like WAVE or how to interpret accessibility errors in context.
Solution: Created a set of three printable and digital job aids focused on screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and captioning. Each aid included simple definitions, real-world examples, visual callouts, and step-by-step checklists to guide designers through evaluating and remediating accessibility issues.
Instructional Approach: Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and WCAG 2.1 principles to the design of the aids themselves. Visual hierarchy, plain language, and optional links to deeper resources ensured the materials supported just-in-time learning while remaining scalable across roles and departments.
Outcome: Job aids were praised in peer reviews for their clarity, practicality, and design quality. They were successfully integrated into a group accessibility training project and proposed for adoption as standard reference materials for onboarding new IDs.
Team Projects
Creating Accessible Corporate Training: Multi-Branching Scenario-Based Course
Tools: Articulate Rise, Storyline 360, Miro, Google Docs, Revoicer (AI Voiceover)
Audience: Corporate employees learning to identify and support colleagues using assistive technologies
Challenge: Many professionals struggle to recognize or support the use of screen readers, keyboard navigation, and captioning in virtual environments.
Solution: Collaborated with a team to design a comprehensive eLearning course titled "Mission: Access Granted." My primary responsibility was developing the "Leveraging Assistive Technology" module, which featured scenario-based learning with fictional employees (Nina, Taylor, Zara), each requiring different accessibility accommodations. The module encouraged learners to evaluate tool fit without being told the “correct” answer, promoting critical thinking and empathy.
Instructional Approach: Employed the ADDIE model throughout the project. Integrated WCAG 2.1 guidelines, adult learning theory, and universal design principles. The module included exploration zones, embedded evaluations, and narrative-based decision points.
Outcome: The course received high marks for realism, accessibility alignment, and learner engagement during peer reviews. Stakeholder feedback highlighted its strength in promoting a deeper understanding of accessibility needs without labeling or stereotyping.
Adaptive Learning Pilot Rollout: Strategic Technology Plan
Audience: Corporate L&D department planning to implement adaptive learning software across remote teams
Challenge: Organization needed a structured, scalable rollout plan for a new adaptive learning platform. Their existing systems were fragmented, with inconsistent onboarding, no feedback loop, and limited stakeholder alignment.
Solution: Co-led development of a professional development and pilot evaluation strategy for the new platform. My contributions focused on crafting a cross-functional communication plan, risk register, and formative feedback tools. I also collaborated on learner journey mapping and outlined SOPs for onboarding and support.
Instructional Approach: Combined learning analytics, change management strategy, and emerging tech evaluation frameworks. We applied a phased pilot model with embedded stakeholder feedback and user acceptance testing aligned to business performance metrics.
Outcome: Final proposal was praised for its depth, clarity, and alignment to corporate systems thinking. Project showed strong strategic planning and readiness for real-world implementation, highlighting my ability to operate at the intersection of instructional design and organizational performance.