Sarah W.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER | CURRICULUM DEVELOPER | EDUCATION SPECIALIST Innovative and results-driven Instructional Designer and Educator with 15 years of experience designing and delivering impactful learning solutions across corporate, academic, and virtual environments. Skilled in curriculum design, eLearning development, and aligning instructional strategies with organizational goals to improve workforce performance and learning outcomes. Proven ability to manage end-to-end instructional projects, leverage data to drive decisions, and foster collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Passionate about creating learner-centric experiences to optimize engagement and retention. Holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Design, brining expertise in integrating technology-driven learning solutions to enhance training effectiveness. ————————————————————————————————————————————— CORE COMPETENCIES • Curriculum Design & Development • eLearning Development (Articulate 360, H5P, Storyboarding) • Virtual & In-Person Training Facilitation • Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, D2L) • Instructional Design Models (ADDIE, SAM) • Needs Analysis & Gap Assessment • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication • Leadership Development & Change Management • Data-Driven Learning Solutions • Project Management & Organization ————————————————————————————————————————————— RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Curriculum Developer and Virtual Instructor (Contract) North Carolina Virtual Public Schools | 2016 – Present • Direct curriculum design projects, integrating innovative instructional strategies and assessments to improve learning outcome for over 36,000 students in North Carolina. • Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to curriculum writers, elevating the quality of course content. • Collaborate with organizational leaders, local school leadership, parents, and other stakeholders to address diverse learning needs and ensure seamless communication during project implementation. • Deliver engaging virtual instruction to learners with diverse needs, maintaining engagement and learning outcomes. • Implement data-driven strategies to learner student success and completion rates of greater than 95%. Freelance Instructional Designer Upwork, Remote | 2015 – Present • Developed 50+ projects for corporate clients across industries such as heath care, technology, Human Resources, automotive, manufacturing, and engineering, specializing in training and development • Provided curriculum writing and editing services, with a consistent track record of 5-star feedback from clients. • Managed timeline, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives and measurable success metrics. • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to translate complex concepts into clear, effective training content. • Conducted needs assessments and gap analyses to design learning interventions that addressed specific performance challenges, such as technical training for automotive engineers working in Mercedes dealerships. • Recognized for exceptional communication, innovative design ideas, and project management skills. • Delivered consulting services for Leaning Management System implementation and optimization, enhancing training delivery and compliance tracking. Instructional Designer (Contract) Celeritas Solutions | 2016 – 2023 • Designed scalable, technology-driven training programs for corporate and government clients, such as New York City Department of Emergency Management and Department of Finance and Microsoft, focusing on both soft and technical skills. • Implemented data-driven strategies, such as surveys and feedback analysis and LMS analytics, to measure learner engagement and training effectiveness. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding, compliance, and instructional quality. • Led projects related to the rollout of internal and external training videos, including script writing, vendor communications, and collaboration with subject matter experts. Director of Programs (Contract) Uplevel DNA | 2018 – 2023 • Created leadership development programs for company executives, driving improvements in team dynamics and organizational communication. • Partnered with Subject Matter Experts in leadership development and coaching to develop comprehensive training content addressing leadership competencies and communication strategies. • Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure training programs met client expectations and goals.