Jill Smith
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 15 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired organizational outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. Professor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities through experiential learning opportunities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Developer
Tentacle Development
01.2022 - Current
- Provide contractor services providing curriculum development for online or hybrid courses. This includes needs analysis, content research, sequencing, creation using various tools (including Articulate 360) and beta testing.
- Applied adult learning theories to develop targeted training programs aimed at bridging skill gaps among employees.
- Completed several courses including a 1-hour course on food allergens in dining establishments, violence in the workplace course and question bank for Canadian Citizen Test for Train Food Safety.
Instructional Developer
Calian Group Ltd.
04.2018 - Current
- Consulted with clients to define program development and instructional design needs and collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and effective training modules.
- Delivered coaching, training and mentoring to course developers and instructors to boost confidence and understanding of materials.
- Selected and modified existing instructional materials and developed new instructional materials.
- Managed multiple instructional design projects concurrently, meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
Instructor/Technical Curriculum Developer
Department Of National Defence
06.2011 - 04.2018
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Designed student success package for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
Programme Coordinator
West Coast College Of Health Care
10.1997 - 08.2001
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs by monitoring performance metrics and conducting formal program evaluations.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- revised curriculum as required for industry relevancy,
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends and industry feedback.
- Provided consistent instruction, boosting student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Education
Certificate - English As A Second Language
OnTesol
Toronto, ON04.2024
Graduate Degree - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick12.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Adult Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON04.2017
Skills
- Training Program Development
- Adult Learning Theory
- Curriculum Design and implementation
- Blended Learning Solutions
- Organizational Performance
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative and experiential learning
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Instructional Developer
Tentacle Development
01.2022 - Current
Instructional Developer
Calian Group Ltd.
04.2018 - Current
Instructor/Technical Curriculum Developer
Department Of National Defence
06.2011 - 04.2018
Programme Coordinator
West Coast College Of Health Care
10.1997 - 08.2001
Certificate - English As A Second Language
OnTesol
Graduate Degree - Adult Education
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor's Degree - Adult Education
Brock University
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