As part of a two-course sequence in Learning Experience Design (LXD), this project represents the prototype phase of the design thinking process. Using a case study of 6th grade students as the instructional context, I created a low-fidelity mockup of a one-hour e-learning module designed to improve learner performance on a targeted instructional challenge. I made sure to design the module with their needs and preferences in mind, based on information collected in the learner analysis and subsequent empathy maps and personas. The mockup includes 26 screens, representing the introduction, content delivery, summary, and assessment, and incorporates multimedia and interactive elements to enhance learner engagement. It was developed with attention to visual and graphic design principles, usability best practices, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. This prototype builds on earlier deliverables, including a defined learning objective and a detailed storyboard , and demonstrates how design thinking can be applied to create accessible, effective, and user-centered digital learning experiences.
Skills
Updates
What I'm up to lately: While pursuing a M.Ed in Instructional Design and Education Technology, I work in a Learning and Content role with KoboToolbox , a data collection, management, and visualization platform used globally for research and social good. Our mission is to support open source data systems and technology for humanitarian action, development, environmental protection, peacebuilding, and human rights.
Experience
Learning and Content Intern, KoboToolbox
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- Format and publish support articles on GitHub, including adding videos and other visual content using Markdown
- Maintain and update indicator tracking for support articles and online courses
- Maintain & update task tracking in Notion workspace
- Support with organizing & updating files & content in shared Google Drive
- Coordinate meetings with team members including organizing and sharing agendas, taking notes, summarizing outcomes and next steps, and updating tasks accordingly
- Monitor and maintain online course communications platforms, including emails & course chat activity
- Support in social media monitoring, drafting content, & publishing
June 2025 - Present
Remote
IT Support, Village of Ostrander
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- Volunteered IT support, troubleshooting hardware, software, & network issues
- Coordinated tech initiatives & improvements with the IT Committee
- Served as a contact for IT-related inquiries & solutions
- Oversaw & optimized website architecture, social media integrations, & document management, implementing updates to enhance functionality & user experience
- Worked across teams to assist with technical aspects of charity/fundraising events in the community
Feb 2024 - Feb 2025
Remote
Lead Teacher, YMCA of Central Ohio
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- Monitored 50+ students to ensure their social, physical, & mental well-being
- Developed & implemented stimulating lesson plans that incorporated social-emotional learning, Spanish, STEM, fitness, & creativity through the arts
- Aligned lessons & materials to the Ohio SEL standards
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive, multi-sensory activities tailored to diverse needs, supporting each student’s growth through personalized development plans
- Assessed students’ social-emotional development & formulated customized plans to meet related goals
- Collaborated with stakeholders (site directors, school staff, parents) to drive student progress, aligning curriculum objectives with measurable student outcomes
July 2023 - Feb 2025
Columbus, OH
English Teacher, M.B. Cossío School
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- Contributed to a team of educators to innovate engaging instructional techniques, focusing on varying learning needs, student engagement, & aligning learning objectives
- Revised ESL curriculum standards to align with national learning standards
- Formulated & led English/CLIL lessons with students in groups of 30+ students for grades K-6
- Improved & developed lessons/materials in conjunction with the English Department
- Designed & executed enrichment projects with international schools utilizing digital resources
- Assisted in maintaining the educational resource blog
- Assured successful English certification of students through regular assessments, analyzing results, & adapting to learning needs
- Leveraged data from classroom observations & assessments to track & document student development, optimizing impact & fostering growth in critical areas
Sept 2021 - June 2023
Fuenlabrada, Spain
ESL & Extracurricular Teacher, Fast English
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- Curated ESL curriculum content based on pedagogical & adult learning instructional strategies/learning theories
- Orchestrated lessons for diverse learners spanning arts, science, cooking, fitness, and professional communcation
- Focused on developing future-ready language skills such as digital literacy, critical thinking, effective communication, & cross-cultural competence
- Led & organized bilingual youth camps, managing logistics & fostering an inclusive environment for learners
- Provided quarterly progress reports, increasing student/parent satisfaction and leading to 100% student retention & increased enrollment
Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
Madrid, Spain
Teaching Assistant, NALCAP/BEDA
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- Delivered curriculum-aligned lessons targeting oral/listening skills for primary students, integrating formative assessment techniques & evidence-based strategies to support differentiated learning
- Cultivated engaging & interactive lessons that used active learning strategies, scaffolding, & real-world applications to enhance oral/listening skills
- Coordinated lesson planning & instructional materials for the English department, overseeing the design of standards-aligned resources that supported language development goals & promoted collaborative learning
- Provided intensive assistance to students with Cambridge & IELTS exam preparation
- Supported main teachers by providing feedback with ideas for lessons, games or activities in the classroom
Sept 2015 - June 2021
Madrid, Spain
Management Trainee, Streator Dependable
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- Partnered with the production manager to optimize workflow using project management software
- Improved productivity by conducting 2-5 time studies per day using time tracking & study software
- Assisted with projects in other departments to gain knowledge of the industry - helped the sales department with sales prospecting
Summers 2015 - 2017
Streator, IL
Education
Western Governors University
Master of Education, Education Technology & Instructional Design
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I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Education Technology and Instructional Design, focusing on K–12
and adult learning. I am engaged in hands-on projects that apply learning experience design and research
methodologies,
utilizing design-based research to inform and enhance educational solutions.
In progress
Remote
Tech Elevator
Full-stack software development certification
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I graduated from an intensive full-stack coding course, specializing in developing dynamic web-based software systems using the Java programming language. I successfully completed multiple individual projects and contributed to numerous collaborative team projects.
April 2024
Columbus, OH
Comillas Pontifical University
Educational Innovation, Foreign Language Teaching
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I earned a post-graduate teaching certificate from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, where I studied key education and learning theories, as well as bilingual curriculum innovation, through coursework, workshops, and training seminars. Additionally, I conducted my own workshops on bilingual education for first- and second-year students and program coordinators at bilingual schools in Madrid, while also teaching English, Science, and Arts.
June 2021
Madrid, Spain
Purdue University
Bachelor's of Science, Psychological Sciences
Minor in Spanish
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- My area of interest was specificly learning and memory. Learning and memory research reveals how the brain stores information, enhancing educational methods, treatment for memory disorders, and overall cognitive health.
- Learning and memory research helps develop personalized, tech-driven tools and teaching strategies that enhance retention, engagement, and adaptive learning experiences.
- The Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University - West Lafayette not only trains students with an understanding of Psychology, but also combines it with other sciences. The department offers research and education opportunities across a wide range of psychology topics. As an undergraduate psychology student, I assisted in learning and memory research in the Cognition and Learning Lab at Purdue University .
May 2015
West Lafayette, IN
Portfolio
WGU Excellence Award Winner: e-learning Mockup
PowerPoint
Ostrander, Ohio Website
Languages