What do you get by working with a learning nerd?
Lifelong teacher. I grew up surrounded by educators. Curriculum design, learning goals, and assessment strategies were the sort of things my parents talked about at the kitchen table every night. (Seriously.)
Omnivorous learner. When I started developing microlearning modules for an ed-tech startup, I knew very little about their clients’ verticals. Insurance? Healthcare? But my PhD-grade research skills mean I have no trouble throwing myself into the deep end, teaching myself before teaching others.
Quick study. Ask me about the time I had to explain how blockchain works for a podcast on about 8 hours’ notice. Or the time I needed to put together a presentation for academics from ten different fields on “dance writing” (it’s a thing!) in a day. When your learners need something and need it now, I will get the job done.
Detailed eye. All those years copy editing and laying out student newspapers and literary magazines paid off! I’ve got an intuitive sense of design and believe every bit of a learning experience should look and sound just as intentionally composed as the content it presents. Want to see some of my work? Check out my portfolio.
Strategic thinker. How does anyone research, script, storyboard, design, and produce 17 interactive exhibits in under a year? By developing and executing exactly the right kind of project strategy that leaves stakeholders happy: on time, on budget, and with results that wow. These voice-activated experiences at Planet Word will really get people talking.
Playful designer. Learning takes work, no doubt about it. But with the right tone, the right interactivity, and the right reward system, I’ve made learning experiences that leave learners feeling at ease, in control, and game for whatever comes next.
Empathetic communicator. My students don’t just learn in my courses; they love doing it! And that’s because they get some space to share their own experiences. As a committed humanist, I strongly value diversity, inclusion, and equity — and I believe giving learners a voice is crucial to any educational experience.