Instructional Design

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”

–Steve Jobs

I design learning experiences for adults and for Pre-K–12 audiences across U.S. and international contexts. My work spans schools, educational organizations, and companies seeking clear, engaging, and actionable learning for the people they serve.

My instructional design centers on adult learning theory, culturally responsive practice, and practical implementation. I develop professional learning, curriculum-aligned instruction, and scalable learning experiences that support skill development, reflection, and sustained change.

I partner with organizations to design learning that is intentional, adaptable, and grounded in real-world application, whether for educators, leaders, or cross-functional teams.

Interactive Compliance & Equity Training for District Staff

Adult learners | Asynchronous e-learning | Instructional designer

Context

This instructional design work focused on creating accessible, self-paced learning experiences for district staff addressing compliance, equity, and student-centered practice. The modules were designed for large-scale implementation across varied roles, schedules, and learning needs.

Design Focus

• Asynchronous learning design grounded in adult learning principles
• Scenario-based interactions and guided reflection
• Clear navigation and consistent instructional flow

Artifact

Below are short walkthrough videos from interactive e-learning modules developed for district-wide professional learning. These clips demonstrate course structure, interaction types, and design decisions.

Outcome

The learning design supported consistent messaging, learner engagement, and scalable professional learning across a large public school district.

Curriculum-Aligned Instructional Design for Elementary Learners

Grade 3 students & educators | Curriculum-integrated instructional design | Instructional designer

Context

This instructional design work focused on creating a structured, developmentally appropriate learning routine embedded within daily classroom practice. The resource was designed to support instructional pacing, student self-regulation, and teacher clarity during instructional transitions.

Design Focus

• Clear teacher-facing and student-facing directions
• Consistent instructional routines to support engagement
• Scaffolded implementation for diverse classroom contexts

Artifact

Below is a sample of curriculum-aligned instructional design developed for an elementary classroom. The resource includes teacher directions, student-facing guidance, and rotating instructional prompts designed for repeated classroom use.

Outcome

The instructional design provided educators with a practical, repeatable routine that supported classroom flow, student participation, and intentional pauses for reflection and regulation.

Scalable Professional Learning Design for Restorative Practice

Adult learners | Professional development design | Instructional designer

Context

This professional learning design focused on supporting adults in developing skills for restorative conversations within educational and organizational settings. The learning experience was designed to be adaptable across roles, contexts, and facilitation formats.

Design Focus

• Sequenced learning for adult skill development
• Structured reflection and guided dialogue
• Transferable design across schools and organizations

Artifact

Below is a sample professional development deck designed to support learning around restorative conversations. The deck reflects the instructional flow, learning objectives, and participant engagement strategies embedded within the design.

Outcome

The learning design provided a flexible, scalable structure for engaging adults in reflective dialogue and practical skill-building across diverse contexts.

These examples represent a portion of my instructional design work across audiences, contexts, and learning environments.