Deborah W.

About Deborah W.

Collaborative, learner-centric, organized, and detail-oriented learning professional with a demonstrated history of creating award-winning adult learning experiences for 13K+ international learners, building strong working relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, utilizing iterative design-thinking processes and cutting-edge AI technology to translate concepts into tangible, engaging learning outputs. Experienced supervisor, foster care, and mental health trainer dedicated to creating rich, engaging learning experiences for staff and clients- Proven expertise designing and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and training materials to advance learning and development, including WGU’s competency-based degrees; Northeastern, University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Arizona, Cengage Publishing, TN KEY foster care classes, adult/pediatric first aid, AED, and CPR classes- Strong history of collaborating with cross-functional teams to build innovative learning solutions, skilled with learning technologies, Universal Design for Learning principles, Quality Matters, differentiated instruction, and blended approaches.

Experience

1. Lead Instructional Designer

   LearningMate

   Dec 2021 — Present

   End-to-end course design with a backward design focus, including needs analysis, course design and blueprint creation, curriculum development, content curation, eLearning development, quality assurance review, and post-course evaluation.• Storyboard writing includes branching scenarios, video scripts, dialog cards, flashcards, and other interactives.• Coordinate with SMEs to incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles across all courses and learning formats, ensuring accessibility across diverse populations.• Collaboratively solves problems in the design and development process, ensuring project timeline and budget met.

Education

• The State University of New York

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1984 — 1989

• University of Utah

  Master of Education - M.Ed

  1994 — 1996

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Graduate Certificate

  2020 — 2020

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS