My instructional design philosophy centers on creating meaningful, learner-centered experiences that foster autonomy, engagement, and real-world competency. I believe learning should be active—not passive—and grounded in relevance, mastery, and clear outcomes. My background in education, nonprofits, and virtual operations has shaped my commitment to accessibility, thoughtful structure, and creative problem-solving. I integrate gamification, visual storytelling, and strong design principles to make content both usable and enjoyable. Ultimately, I design with the learner in mind—empowering them to explore, apply, and grow through experiences that respect their time, ignite curiosity, and support lasting understanding.

Skills & Expertise

  • Learning theory & pedagogy

  • Curriculum mapping

  • Learning objective writing

  • Storyboarding & scripting

  • Assessment design

  • Scenario-based learning

  • Gamification techniques

  • Micro-learning design

  • Mastery-based learning design

  • Competency mapping

  • Visual communication & design

  • Learning experience design (LxD)

  • Facilitation planning

  • Feedback design

Tools & Software

  • Articulate Storyline

  • Articulate Rise

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Acrobat

  • Storyline

  • Lectora

  • Genially

  • Vyond 

  • Camtasia

  • Canva

  • Slack

  • Trello

I didn’t set out to become an instructional designer—but looking back, it all makes perfect sense. I began my career as an artist and art educator, guiding learners in public, private, and micro-school settings. I’ve always been drawn to creativity and connection, whether that meant teaching a middle schooler how to blend watercolor or organizing a lesson that made abstract ideas click.

I spent a season of working overseas with a nonprofit focused on relief and community development. That experience deepened my belief in education as a tool for empowerment—and sharpened my skills in adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and solving problems on the fly (usually without reliable Wi-Fi).

Back home, I built a virtual assistant business from the ground up, managing operations, building systems, and supporting busy professionals across industries. Through it all, I discovered I love designing learning experiences that are clear, useful, and maybe even a little delightful.

Instructional design ties all those threads together: creative communication, thoughtful planning, and a deep respect for how people learn.

When I’m not mapping out learning objectives or building out a course, you’ll find me hunting for the best local eats, reading something, wandering in nature, or planning my next adventure. I believe good design—and a good meal—can change your day. Maybe even your life.