About Me

Skills

Career History

LMS Administrator | ACSI  
2023-Present   

• Upload and update e-learning content to expand professional development content annually.

• Contribute to ongoing development of online professional development services.

• Oversee the daily operations of the LMS and troubleshoot basic issues.

• Provide support to schools and educators engaging in professional development services through the LMS and troubleshoot customer support member inquiries regarding LMS usage.

• Maintain user guides and support documentation.

• Provide technical training to end users and lead internal and external trainings around LMS functionality.

• Generate and analyze reports on usage statistics, engagement, and performance management; recommend solutions on LMS utilization to meet organizational goals.

• Work with internal teams to collaboratively achieve Professional Development goals.

Freelance Learning Experience Designer & Web Developer | iDesign & More • Melbourne, FL         

2019-Present   

• eLearning Design: Instructional Designer & Online Course Consultant implementing various approaches to distance learning.

• LMS Administrator: Canvas LMS, Docebo, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Teachable, Thinkific, & Kajabi. 

• Develop eLearning Solutions: Articulate Storyline & Rise, Camtasia, Toonly

• Live & Instructor Led Trainings (ILT): Live & Virtual Staff Development & Training

• Content Development: Create learning modules, storyboards, and content outlines

• Develop & Design Online Course Materials, Handouts & Slides: PowerPoint, Google Slides, Adobe InDesign & Canva

• Web Development: WordPress, Astra Pro & Elementor

• WordPress Course Development: LearnDash & MemberVault

• Project Management: Asana, Trello, ClickUp & Slack

• Web Authoring Tools: High proficiency with HTML, CSS

Technology Instructor & eLearning Designer  | The Kings Academy • West Palm Beach, FL  

2016-Present                                         

• Web Design Course Instructor: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap & UX/UI Design

• AP Computer Science & Programming Instructor: JavaScript, Python, Computer Science Principles

• Business Computer Applications Instructor: Microsoft Office, Google Docs & Marketing

• Instructional Design: Developed Full Business Computer Applications Course using Canvas LMS

• Instructor-Led Trainings: Virtual Training/Certified Educator & Trainer for CodeHS

Achievements include:

• 100% AP Pass Rate in AP Computer Science Principles course.

• Grew Computer Science Course offerings by 60% in 3 years.

• CodeHS Certified Educator: Case Study

• Published Research Study: “Neuroscience of Connection”  

Director of School Counseling | Jupiter Christian School • Jupiter, FL 

2014-2016            

• Administrative: Upper School Master Schedule, Testing (PSAT, AP and Standardized Tests)

• Advisement: Academic & College Planning of over 350 Students in Upper School.

• Event Planning: 3-Day College Tour, College Planning Seminars, Financial Aid Workshops

• Collaboration: Dual Enrollment program through Palm Beach Atlantic University and Palm Beach State. College and Florida Virtual School.

• Counseling: Provided Brief Solution-Focused Therapy as needed.

Achievements include:

• 2014 Commencement Speaker – Master’s in Counseling Psychology

Technology Instructor | Calvary Christian Academy • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2006-2014   

• Instructional: Taught 4th – 12th grade computer science, programming and Office applications.

• Staff Development: Taught in-service software training workshops and one-on-one instruction for faculty and staff.

• Collaboration: Implemented curriculum integration of core subjects and technology.

• Instructional Design: Created hybrid online course. Implemented transfer goals, understandings and essential questions according to educational theory of Understanding by Design. Created new multi-media training materials.

• Subject Curriculum Leader: Reported to Director of Curriculum to develop school-wide curriculum.

 Achievements Include:

Subject Curriculum Leader for Technology

Marketing Strategist | MoreVisibility • Boca Raton, FL

2005 – 2006         

• Online Marketing: Collaborated on client’s advertising, optimization and social campaigns. Developed marketing plans and client presentations based on industry, product, target market, etc.

• Project Management: Managed marketing projects based on individual client needs, budgets, and goals. Oversaw Digital Marketing initiatives including: Search Engine Optimization & PPC, Web Design, Mobile, Analytics Consulting.

• Research: Conducted keyword and market research in order to execute successful campaign. Researched new advertising channels, platforms or tactics to be considered.

• Data Analysis: Monitored performance of pay-per-click advertising campaigns through tracking and analytics. Recommended new strategies to increase client’s ROI.

• Web Design: Improved brand identity by shaping consumer experience on client websites.

Achievements Include:

• Implemented User Experience reports for existing clients

*References furnished upon request

Education

Certificate in Instructional Design

Teacher Transition • Remote/Online Bootcamp | 2020

• ADDIE Model

• Instructional Design Tools

• Articulate Storyline & Rise

Front End Web Development, Visual Design & UX Professional   

 Skillcrush • Remote/Online Bootcamp | 2016-2019

• Front End Web Development: UX/UI, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Wireframes, WordPress

• Visual Design: Sitemaps, Landing Pages, Color Theory, Typography, Photoshop, Illustrator, UXPin

• Branding & Identity Design: Branding Standards, Target Audience, Style Guides, Icons, InDesign

• User Experience Research: Data Collection & Analysis, Personas, Journey Maps, Ideating

• Information Architecture: Navigation, Usability, Wireframing, Prototyping, Figma, Sketch, InVision

• User Testing & Iteration: Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Iteration

 M.S. Counseling Psychology

 Palm Beach Atlantic University • West Palm Beach, FL | Dec 2014             

• Psychological Research, Data Analysis & Measurement

• Educational Psychology & School Counseling Methods

 B.A. Communication & Journalism

 Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL. | May 2003 

• Writing, Research, Rhetoric

• Editing & Layout (Associated Press, APA and Chicago Style)

My Proudest Accomplishments