About Me

About

If you are looking for an experienced designer of learning, look no further. I have several years experience in curriculum design and instruction. Beyond education, I also have experience in sales, graphics design, and web development. View all of my skills and experience below.

SKILLS

Adult Learning Methods ADDIE Learning Management Systems Course Creation Software Adobe Products Apple Software Microsoft Office Video Editing Software Graphics Design Web Development Content Management Systems Audio Editing

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructional Designer at Palm Beach Atlantic University (2023 - Present)

  • Improve functionality of Canvas LMS by coding a custom JavaScript tabs widget using recursive algorithms and object-oriented programming best practices.
  • Automate scanning and searching thousands of Canvas LMS courses with custom Python scripts.
  • Facilitate curricular design with subject matter experts in a variety of fields.
  • Prepare online student learning experiences using Canvas, Microsoft Office, Adobe Captivate, and other education software.

Music Teacher at the Palm Beach County School District (2018 - 2022)

  • Maintained a music grant totaling over $25,000 in instruments, supplies, and services.
  • Managed the fine arts team as the team leader through effective communication practices.
  • Devised numerous student learning opportunities utilizing cross-curricular connections in math and language arts.
  • Created engaging general music lesson plans for a diverse student population of general education students, ELL and ESE students, and students with Autism.

Sales Associate at Kretzer Piano (2014 - 2018)

  • Managed inventory with Microsoft Excel.
  • Created marketing materials with Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

EDUCATION

M.A. - Music Education, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

B.M. - Music Education, PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY


CERTIFICATIONS

Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate

Florida Educator Certification (Music, K-12)

Orff Schulwerke Certified Educator