Instructor | Portland Community College, January 2022 – present

Provide in-person and remote differentiated instruction in Adult Education: Foundations of Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Develop corresponding courses on the LMS. Utilize tools for teaching individuals with learning differences. Assess and track student progress and proactively retain learners via informal and formal outreach measures. Employ self-created print and online interactive curricula to meet learner outcomes.

 

Freelance Instructional Designer | December 2021 - present

Develop and deliver web-based content for non-profit and corporate clients. Publish microlearning modules, courses, webinars, and print-based material. Select and/or design branding and social media outlets. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet the specific needs of the audience.

 

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

Design materials and facilitate in-person and remote trainings based on the needs of PLC tutors on various topics regarding adult learning, and strategies for working with adult learners. (Deliver approximately 4 trainings per year).

 

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. Collaborate with ID team and Instructors to Implement course design and improvements with each term in Canvas.

 

GED 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. 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. Assisted learners and tutors in identifying strategies to address learning disabilities.

 

Substitute Instructor | Portland YouthBuilders, September 2018 – August 2020

Delivered differentiated instruction to students in each content area of the GED®, 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. 

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