Instructional design and learning specialist with 8+ years of experience developing and facilitating programs in global, multicultural environments. Expertise in curriculum design, capacity building, and delivering engaging in-person and online learning. Experienced in managing cross-functional projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and using data to improve outcomesBelow is a snapshot of my background. Feel free to download my resume.
Learning Specialist, American University | Washington, D.C., USA 2024 – Present• Designed an online Canvas course by defining measurable learning objectives and aligning content, activities, and assessments to support learner success
• Collaborated with faculty to design and facilitate course-integrated workshops and courses using structured instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, backwards design, UDL) that included active learning strategies and multi-modal content for diverse learner populations
• Developed and delivered professional development programs for student employees and staff, strengthening skills and capacity across teams
• Collected and analyzed learner engagement and performance data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement strategies for over 200% program growth
• Produced monthly and EOY reports for stakeholders, contributing to data-informed decision-making and program refinement
Assistant Professor, Meikai University | Urayasu, Japan 2019 – 2023• Co-led redesign of the core English language program, aligning curriculum, learning outcomes, and assessment practices with institutional goals and learner needs in a multilingual, multicultural context
• Managed a materials development team, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration to develop instructional materials and assessment frameworks for virtual, asynchronous, and in-person learning
• Facilitated inclusive, learner-centered courses for diverse, multilingual classrooms, adapting instructional strategies and materials to support students across a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds
• Conducted research on teaching and learning practices and facilitated faculty development workshops at institutional and national conferences
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