Hi, I’m Tami. 

I’m an Instructional Designer. 

About Me:

I design learning experiences. My work includes professional development, online courses, onboarding, and training materials. I am a creative problem solver who excels at taking complex information and making it easier to understand.

I have over twenty years of experience creating and leading professional learning experiences for adult learners. My career began with classroom teaching. An interest in educational technology and using assessment data led to a focus on designing and facilitating learning for adults. I thoroughly enjoy the process of developing engaging, creative learning materials, especially online courses. 

Based in the United States (Mountain Time Zone), I am adept at working remotely with multiple teams, having worked remotely for most of the last twenty years. I have ten years of experience as a freelance instructional designer.

Software Proficiencies:

  • Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Office Suite

Adults often learn best when…

  • Content is directly relevant, applicable, and practical
  • They are able to make some choices about how, what, and when they learn
  • Information is provided in multiple formats (written, audio, interactive)
  • Their life experience and what they already know is acknowledged
  • The learning has a clear purpose 

So I create learning that …

  • Is easy to understand, simple, and focused on the most important content
  • Is organized into short pieces of learning, allowing for flexibility and time to process new information
  • When possible, includes beginning, intermediate, and more advanced content. This allows learners to start and progress in a way that is appropriate for each person.
  • Includes support materials for reference and review 

My Work:

WORK HISTORY & RESUME

LINKEDIN PROFILE

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO THE ADDIE PROCESS

ELEARNING COURSE

Free eLearning course describing the steps in the ADDIE Process, used for Instructional Design projects.
Created in Articulate Rise 360

ONBOARDING COURSE 

ELEARNING COURSE, STORY BOARD, and CHECKLIST

Example of an HR onboarding course for new employees. Details have been changed to protect client privacy.
Created in Articulate Rise 360 and Vyond

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS COURSE

ELEARNING COURSE

Resources for prospective students and families at a private K12 school. Details and images have been changed to protect client privacy.
Created in Articulate Storyline 360.

IMPROVING FOCUS

PRESENTATION, SCRIPT, & HANDOUT

Developed as part of a series on workplace wellness. 
Presentation created in Microsoft PowerPoint.

FLEX WORK ARRANGEMENTS POLICY UPDATES

ELEARNING COURSE

An eLearning course to inform employees of upcoming policy change. Use of eLearning allows for consistent, readily available messaging for employees.
Created in Adobe Captivate.

RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS

ELEARNING COURSE

Free eLearning course about the basics of raising pet chickens.
Created in Articulate Rise 360

TRAINING PLAN FOR NEW SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION

LEARNING PLAN

Example of plan created and implemented over two years.
Details have been changed to protect client privacy.

INTERNAL TRAINING EXAMPLE

ELEARNING COURSE

Example of internal training course intended to teach a new process. Details have been changed to protect client privacy.
Created in Articulate Rise 360

VIDEOS FOR SPANISH ASSESSMENT

VOICEOVER

Recorded voiceover for three informational videos. Also worked with a partner to develop and deliver three-hour conference session to explain these topics in more depth. 

STUDENT GOAL SETTING: MATH 

VIDEO

Created as part of a professional learning for teachers. I played the part of the teacher, and my son played the student. The conversation was planned ahead of time but was not fully scripted so that it would be more realistic.

 

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

LEARNING PLAN

Created as a brainstorming exercise to consider ways to address on-going learning needs while making the content easy to access and personally relevant.

Writing Examples

BLOG POSTS

“How to Use Flexible Grouping Remotely” 2021

“Three Keys to Professional Development that Sticks” 2020

Working from Home – “What Works for Me” 2012

FOR THE TEACHERS

WEBSITE

Started in 2003, this website was created to provide teachers with free access to ideas and resources focused on effective, meaningful instruction that actively engages students in the learning.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERACY LAB

CURRICULUM

Created to meet needs for class of struggling readers in grades 6-8.

 

Middle School
DRAMA

CURRICULUM

Semester class to address required vocabulary and content while also giving the 6th-8th grade students opportunities to be active and to have fun. 

Reviews:

“You jumped right in and brought your energy and creativity to our work. Your impact is palpable!”

Client

“Thanks again for your terrific presentation. So many of us are interested in [subject matter], and you have valuable, practical, and inspirational ways of pulling it together.”

Client

“Just wanted to let you know that the new workbook is exactly what it needs to be. I love it! And I love the various directions it allows us to go with partners. And the mind map is ah-mazing! Thank you!!!”

Consultant

“You created a great framework of strategy ideas. Whilst the poster is handy the extra detail on the website shows the depth of thinking behind it. As they say, you can never have enough strategy ideas in your toolbox!”

Client

“Digging into a project schedule as complicated as yours takes time and focus. Looks like the effort paid off with you leading some of the dates. Appreciate you being in front of the curve.”

Manager

“Your creativity and energy push us to new levels!”

Manager