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Lead Instructional Designer | Curriculum Development and eLearning Specialist | Educator
Instructional design leader and educator blending learning science, narrative design, and media storytelling to create high-impact educational experiences. Varied experience designing curriculum, leading cross-functional teams, and producing learning assets that support social impact, literacy, and system-level change. Known for translating complex ideas into clear, student-centered learning experiences that engage real learners and support real outcomes.
Core Expertise
Core Expertise
Instructional Design
Curriculum Development (K-12, Higher Ed, Professional Learning)
Social-Impact & Literacy Education
eLearning & Multimedia Production
Faculty & SME Development
Quality Assurance & Review (QM, APPQMR)
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Film Producer • Instructional Author • Presenter • Media Specialist
Best Day EVER Productions | 2006 – Present
Creator and producer of Always Ask for Help, a documentary film and education outreach initiative focused on literacy, access, and human connection. Lead instructional author and media producer supporting K-12 and professional learning audiences.
Producer, director, and instructional author of the Always Ask for Help documentary and accompanying educational materials
Featured presenter and speaker at national and international education and professional development events, including: Yukon Territory Fall Professional Development Day (2025), EmpowerED Webinar: Breaking Barriers to Adult Literacy (2025), Education Explosion, Oklahoma City (2024), Podcast guest and host appearances focused on education, media, and social impact, Authored eight K-12 teacher instructional manuals for the best-selling Nelson Literacy 8–10 series
Project Lead • Lead Learning Architect • Quality Assurance Reviewer
Project Lead • Lead Learning Architect • Quality Assurance Reviewer
eLearning DOC | iDesign | Learning Mate | Nov 2020 – Present
Senior instructional design and project leadership roles supporting large-scale, distributed learning initiatives.
Led project charters and coordinated international, cross-functional teams (Learning Architects, Learning Technologists, Video, CE, QR)
Designed and facilitated onboarding programs covering instructional vision, course structure, documentation, SME management, and partner communication
Monitored scope, risk, and timelines through project plans, change requests, and deliverable reviews
Ensured consistency, instructional integrity, creativity, and quality across complex learning programs
Instructional Designer • Quality Matters Reviewer & Trainer • Adjunct Faculty
Instructional Designer • Quality Matters Reviewer & Trainer • Adjunct Faculty
Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | 2017 – Present
Partnered with faculty and SMEs to design QM Certified online and hybrid courses
Produced faculty onboarding and professional development training
Served as Quality Matters coordinator and APPQMR virtual trainer
Designed and produced 200+ instructional videos supporting teaching and learning excellence
K-12 Teacher • English Department Chair • Literacy Consultant
K-12 Teacher • English Department Chair • Literacy Consultant
Simcoe County District School Board | 2000 – 2011 | York University | Nipissing University
Led department-level curriculum and instructional improvement initiatives
Trained educators and administrators as part of district-wide leadership teams
Served as literacy coach trainer and consultant supporting 126 K-12 schools
Delivered professional learning for faculty and pre-service teachers
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