Tessa Vonhilsheimer

About Tessa Vonhilsheimer

Inspirational and strategic Instructional Designer and Training Expert talented at translating technical and complex information for broader audience comprehension. Spearheaded an entire high school curriculum from scratch for number 1 high school in the state of Colorado. Experienced in developing instruction and curriculum that is learner-focused, appeals to a variety of learning styles, and values learner investment. Thrives in collaborative, creative environments that require decisive action, adaptability, innovative thinking, and progressive leadership. Utilizes training in DEI to instill organizational change through various programs to ensure an inclusive workspace and promote awareness and enhance opportunities for all employees.Can work with a variety of LMS and development tools, including but not limited to: Articulate 360, Camtasia, Audacity, Canvas, Google Class, Moodle, Canva Design, Adobe XD, Scrivener, Genially, and Gimkit.

Experience

1. Online Curriculum Designer

   Teachers Pay Teachers

   Oct 2020 — Present

   Developed and currently manage an e-commerce store for instructional materialsand program plans to other educators with over 100 materials listed including unitplans, lesson plans, assessments, class projects, worksheets, introductory materials,classroom posters, discussion guides, and more.Sales benchmarks have been successful, and in one year have generated 60% moreprofit from year one.Maintain deep knowledge of best practices for e-learning and blended learning toprovide cutting-edge learning plans and materials that meet the needs ofprogressive learning environments, cutting-edge technology, and adaptive tools foreducators in a variety of learning institutions.

Education

• Adams State University

  Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented

  2016 — 2019

• East Carolina University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, English Education

  2005 — 2009

• East Carolina University

  Master of Arts - MA, English Studies

  2009 — 2011