Christina Kaough

PROFESSIONAL 

 

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Instructional Designer                                                                                                                                                September 2023 – Present

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As an Instructional Designer, I am responsible for updating and enhancing current training curricula as well as helping to design and develop new training programs with a hybrid approach for in-house and remote employee learning, including instructor-led training, e-learning, and virtual delivery. Working with leadership and subject matter experts, I conduct needs assessments, provide instructional materials, facilitate train-the-trainer sessions, implement programs across the business units, and perform content and learning evaluations.

• Conduct needs analysis, task analysis, audience analysis, and focus groups to determine learning objectives and the appropriate instructional strategies and delivery methods for training requests.

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

• Outline and create evaluation and assessment strategies for learning solutions, including surveys, testing, and other measurement strategies.

• Create and maintain various learning materials, including e-learning courses, demonstrations, simulations, videos, scenarios, case studies, exercises, workbooks, instructor and participant guides, slideshow decks, scripts, quick references, job aids, and knowledge checks.

• Create storyboards for e-learning courses to include scripts, scenarios, visuals, and interactive elements to engage and enhance the learner experience.

• Develop e-learning courses using Articulate 360: Storyline and Rise, and develop videos using Camtasia and other related video editing programs.

• Ensure that all educational materials adhere to design standards

• Ensure that all final videos, e-learning, and documents are provided to the Learning Management System.

• Prepare assessment, survey, and evaluation reports and perform administrative and other assigned duties as required.

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Interim Instructional Design Consultant                                                  January 2022 – June 2022/August 2022 – October 2022

YWCA Greater Los Angeles                                                                                                                                      

 

Demonstrated expertise in instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories to successfully collaborate with the Workforce Development Principal and Microsoft training instructors in implementing additional Microsoft 360 skills training. Employed a results-driven approach to effectively meet the needs and expectations of the Workforce Development Principal, achieving exceptional levels of learner enrollment, engagement, and satisfaction. 

• Monitored interactive and informative synchronous Zoom training sessions led by Microsoft, ensuring a participant satisfaction rate of 97%.

• Ensured attainment of learning objectives, enabling participants to gain necessary skills for career advancement.

• Made significant contributions towards achieving the organization's 100% training goals and enhancing workforce development initiatives.

• Orchestrated the creation of a compelling registration flyer, pre-assessment, and social media campaign that garnered overwhelmingly positive responses from employees and trainees, accomplishing enrollment targets.

• Developed comprehensive online post-assessment forms, achieving a 100% response rate among participants across all assessments.

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Interim Designer                                                                                                                                            November 2020 – June 2021

YWCA Greater Los Angeles                                                                                                                                      

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• Assisted with developing the YWCA GLA annual report’s design concept for the Communications department
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Paraprofessional Special Day Class (SDC)                                                                                       September 2012 – September 2023

Wiseburn Unified School District                                                                                                                          

 

Experience designing and implementing inclusive and personalized instructional plans for special needs learners in grades three to five. Proficient in employing instructional design methodologies to create and implement inclusive and personalized instructional plans. Collaborative and innovative, skilled in working with educators, guardians, and learners to design student-centered learning techniques that foster confidence, autonomy, and mastery. Expertise in leveraging digital tools like Google Classroom and Zoom to facilitate hybrid learning arrangements and monitor learner progress. Dedicated to creating interactive and supportive virtual learning environments while delivering customized lessons tailored to students' abilities and interests.

• Utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create and execute inclusive and personalized instructional plans addressing the diverse learning requirements of special needs learners in grades three to five.

• Collaborate closely with educators, guardians, and learners to employ learner-centric instructional design approaches that promote confidence, autonomy, and mastery.

• Implement Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Google Classroom and video conferencing tools like Zoom to manage and facilitate hybrid learning arrangements, ensuring seamless communication and engagement.

• Employ formative and summative assessments to regularly monitor learner progress, employing data-driven insights to make timely instructional adjustments and ensure the achievement of academic and social goals.

 

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