About
My Passion
I believe learning experiences should always be engaging and enjoyable. Over the past 21 years, in working with learners of all ages, I have developed a passion for the art and science of instructional design. Delivering trainings, building courses, and creating learning materials that help professionals improve their job performance is what I truly delight in.
Areas of Expertise
Instructional Design & eLearning
Instructional models & adult learning theories
Project management
Training needs analysis & content curation
Subject matter expert collaboration
Learning objectives & course outlines
Rapid course development & implementation
Storyboarding & chunking content
Learner engagement, assessment, & retention
Course evaluation & surveys
Learning Solutions
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
Instructor-led training (ILT)
eLearning courses
Self-directed training
Presentations
Webinars
Video scripting & editing
Training manuals, job aids, & reference guides
Accessibility & ADA guidelines
Tools
Articulate Storyline 360
Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, iWork
Learning management systems: Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle
Adobe Creative Cloud
Video Conferencing: Zoom, WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate
Camtasia, Snagit
Canva
Respondus: Test Generator, Lockdown Browser & Monitor
Examity
Turnitin
TopHat
Work Experience
Instructional Designer
Texas State Technical College
March 2023 - Present
Instructional Designer
West Texas A&M
Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
Instructor
Amarillo College
Jan 2015 - June 2018
Branch Librarian
City of Amarillo
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Education & Certificates
Master of Science, Learning Technologies, Instructional Systems Design
University of North Texas, 2020
Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Academic Certificate
University of North Texas, 2020
Master of Library Science
Texas Woman's University, 2013
Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Texas at El Paso, 2007
Instructional Design & Tech Accelerator Certificate Program
Association for Talent Development, 2022
Promoting Active Learning Online
Association of College and University Educators, 2021
Applying the QM Rubric
Quality Matters, 2018
Improving Your Online Course
Quality Matters, 2018
Interests & Hobbies
In my off time, you can find me in a group fitness class at the gym--there is strength in numbers! I love hiking in the Palo Duro Canyon. Also, I can't live without music. My husband and I are avid concert goers and I have an ample record collection that I started during the pandemic. When winding down for the night, I enjoy chamomile tea and praying the rosary.
