
Instructional Designer at Performance Learning Systems
Greater Chicago Area

Instructional Designer at Performance Learning Systems
Greater Chicago Area
Instructional Designer with training and project management experience. Have developed online and instructor-led courses. Experience in public school teaching, corporate training, and for-profit higher education. Interested in innovations in instructional design, e-learning, instructional technology, and adult education. Currently exploring the use of blogs, wikis, podcasts, social bookmarking, and other Web 2.0 tools in education and training.
Curriculum design, instructional design, project management, e-learning, obscure Microsoft Office shortcuts
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; E-Learning industry)
November 2006 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Designing and developing online university courses using html, CSS, Photoshop, Captivate, and other tools. Focused on creating engaging learning experiences with solid content and ample opportunity for interaction.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
July 2006 — October 2006 (4 months)
Designed, developed, and reviewed instructor-led and web-based courses for clients. Ensured quality of courses and adherence to standards.
(Public Company; CECO; E-Learning industry)
July 2004 — July 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Managed Course Development Project Managers. Coordinated development and maintenance of online university courses. Supported Academics departments in development of curriculum. Started as Instructional Designer. Promoted to Curriculum Specialist Jan 2005. Promoted to Assistant Director July 2005.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
March 2002 — July 2003 (1 year 5 months)
Provided training on Microsoft Office and other software applications on-site for multiple corporations plus at Novatech's location.
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2000 — March 2002 (1 year 8 months)
Taught 5th through 8th grade general music, band, and choir. Developed curriculum and lesson plans to align to state, national and Edison Schools standards.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 1999 — June 2000 (11 months)
Taught K-12 music and band. Developed extensive materials for high school music appreciation course.
BME, Music Education, German, 1995 — 1999