Experience

2021 M.Ed Learning Design and Technologies Arizona State University

• Learning Theory, Learning Design & Technologies, Design and Development of Instruction, Evaluation of Learning Systems, Issues in Online & Distance Learning, Designing Effective Communication, Modalities of Learning

2018 B.A.E Secondary Education (Biological Sciences) Arizona State University

• General Biology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Vertebrate Zoology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry

2006 Master Coach USA Hockey Coaching Education Program

• Practice Planning, Age Specific Development, Skill Progressions, Effective Team Building, Effective Communication, Mentoring Other Coaches, Risk Management, Coaching Ethics, Goal Setting

2024 - Present Learn Law For All

Sr. Instructional Designer & Web Designer

• Developed and developed a project tracker to identify: all tasks that needed to be completed, who will complete each task, indicators to show the progress and timeline of each task.

• Streamlined and maintained communication with all stakeholders involved (Owner, SMEs, ID, Web Developers) 

• Designed and developed the web-based ecosystem for the Learn Law for All website and LMS by utilizing Learn Worlds platform.

• Designed and developed templates for course development and web page development.

2023 - Present Thunderbird School of Global Management

Instructional Designer

• Partnered with Professors to create, manage, and update course content for Thunderbird's many degree seeking programs and courses. 

• Partnered with Professors to identify and implement new and emerging technologies in order to enhance student engagement and learning such as lockdown browsers, VR/ XR, AI, Zoom, PlayPosit, Slack, and many more.

• Created many video tutorial and 'How to' guides to assist faculty with the function and implementation of our standard and emerging technologies such as Canvas, Media+, Thunderverse (VR), and many more. 

2022 - 2023 Carvana

Instructional Designer

• Developed, updated and maintained eLearning training programs for a range of roles skills, and experiences.

• Utilized Rise, Camtasia, Canva, Workday, and G-Suite to develop and implement training content.

• Collaborated with business partners and subject matter experts to identify performance needs and training solutions across 9 different roles, including entry level and managerial roles.

2020 Desert Mountain Club

Instructional Designer

• Partnered with subject matter experts, business leaders and managers to design and develop an interactive eLearning course for new hire servers and temp staff on proper procedures and expectations of delivering fine dining service.

• Utilized Rise, G-Suite, Canva, and Camtasia for project management, communication, and content creation.

2020 - 2022 Deer Valley Unified School District

High School Biology Teacher

• As the department Lead, I was responsible for facilitating regular inter/intra school meetings to ensure content was aligned with district and state standards.

• Collaborated with peers to develop and write daily and weekly learning objectives that were aligned with district and state standards.

• Analyzed student performance data to identify areas of need of improvement and collaborated with peers to improve learning content as needed.

• Utilized Canvas (LMS) and G-Suite to modify existing in-person content to synchronous and asynchronous eLearning lessons.

• Utilized Zoom to deliver daily synchronous learning opportunities.

2018 - 2020 Peoria Unified School District

Environmental Science Teacher

• As the department Lead I was responsible for updating and redesigning outdated curriculum to become more relevant, student centered, and hands-on.

• Utilized Synergy (LMS) and Microsoft 365 to organize and deliver learning content.

• Utilized an assortment of web-based platforms to increase student engagement such as Microsoft Teams, Kahoot!, Mentimeter, Polleverwhere, etc...

2002 - 2024

Ice Hockey Coach, Instructor, and Director

• Organized team budgets, schedules, travel accommodations, and team communication across several teams per season.

• Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing appropriate skill progressions across multiple age groups and skill levels.

• Mentored other coaches with respect to season and practice planning, team building, coach to player communication, coach to parent communication, and how to incorporate natural skill progressions.

• Utilized video tools and platforms such as Hudl, YouTube, Instagram, to identify, illustrate, and communicate areas in need of improvement.

• Lead several teams across different ages and skill levels to State, District, and National Championships.