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Amber Bhatti

Millersville,MD

Summary

Strategic Instructional Designer with over six years of experience leading teaching teams in developing high-impact training solutions. Certified Professional in Training and Performance (CPTP) with expertise in designing, developing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating training solutions that drive employee growth and business development. Skilled in building relationships with business leaders, subject matter experts, learners, and stakeholders to identify gaps and create engaging training experiences. Committed to continuous improvement and empowering others through learner-centered strategies for meaningful results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Curriculum Support Specialist

STRIDE/K-12
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Worked cross-functionally with Instructional Design team, Subject Matter Experts, Business Leaders, and Quality Assurance to build and publish over 15 courses with instructional materials including lessons, activities, learning objectives, and assessments to reduce revision cycle and accelerate project deliver time
  • Managed 3 or more concurrent projects from prototype to final product and consistently met or beat deadlines resulting in a 100% on-time delivery rate
  • Developed and maintained over 200 multimedia assets - including text, images, and videos - in Brightspot Content Management System to reduce publishing errors and streamline quality control
  • Designed and developed over 200 online assessments using Learnosity authoring tool to increase question accuracy and improve learner performance through iterative review, best practice, and data-driven revisions
  • Collaborated with the Instructional Design team to collect feedback and learner satisfaction data to enhance and maintain training materials resulting in an increase in learner engagement and course completion rate of 99.47%
  • Evaluated online learning courses and materials and incorporated feedback from business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts resulting in increased compliance with organizational design and quality standards and a decrease in content-related support tickets
  • Accelerated content development by integrating generative AI tools into the instructional design process
  • Increased accessibility by incorporating feedback from Quality Assurance Program and Accessibility experts to align courses with STRIDE Accessibility Principles, WCAG Guidelines, and ADA
  • Evaluated and updated existing courses and materials using emerging technologies including 3D models and Augmented Reality leading to an increase in learner engagement and reduced content development time
  • Improved project delivery timelines by leveraging JIRA to streamline task tracking, enhance cross-functional team collaboration, and maintain transparency on project milestones
  • Developed and maintained metadata for the DAM Database Management System resulting in increased retrieval efficiency of training content
  • Remote

Instructional Designer

Common Root Farm
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with stakeholders, business leaders, and subject matter experts to conduct needs assessment, define student learning outcomes, create learner profiles, performance goals, and map out a clear scope and sequence to improve instructional alignment
  • Designed, developed, and presented engaging microlearning, digital learning modules, Instructor-Led Training, facilitator guides, and participant guides, and presentations, outlines, storyboards, course blueprints, and scripts to increase efficiency and employee retention rates by 52%, reduce time to productivity by 50%, and saved managers 4 to 6 hours a week on onboarding
  • Produced instructional materials using Camtasia, Vyond, and Canva for job aids, infographics, videos, and assessments to increase learner engagement
  • Designed and developed self-paced SCORM/xAPI compliant learning modules using Lectora and Articulate Storyline leading to increased learner engagement and improvement in knowledge retention
  • Developed targeted assessments and used performance data to identify learning gaps, resulting in an increase in learner proficiency
  • Systematically collected data using evaluation tools like surveys and focus groups and analyzed learner feedback and learning metrics to inform continuous improvement resulting in a 44% increase in learner engagement and satisfaction
  • Improved learner performance by designing and and delivering training grounded in adult learning theory principles like ADDIE and progressive instructional design methodologies like Merril’s Principles of Instruction and Kirkpatrick resulting in measurable behavior change at the workplace
  • Provided internal stakeholders and subject matter experts with project updates in a timely fashion resulting in a reduction in last minute edits and delays
  • Actively led and participated in meetings with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to evaluate content through surveys and focus groups to reduce content revision cycles
  • Research and evaluate new and emerging technologies like iSpring and Mighty Maestro plugin for Articulate Rise
  • Remote

Founding Member/Learning Management System Administrator/ELA Teacher

Oneness-Family High School
06.2016 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw the design, development, and successful launch of Oneness-Family High School’s educational programs resulting in a 93% satisfaction rate among stakeholders and learners
  • Developed project timelines and goals to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved resulting to a 100% on time delivery rate
  • Spearheaded the accreditation process ensuring 100% of required documentation was submitted by or before the deadline to the Maryland Department of Education, resulting in successful accreditation approval on the first submission
  • Achieved and maintained accreditation qualifications as outlined by the Maryland Department of Education enabling continued program compliance and renewal of funding and partnership eligibility
  • Increased student enrollment by 33% through strategic curriculum design and implementation of curriculum
  • Prepared and presented the school’s mission and vision to influence stakeholders and investors, securing initial funding and receiving a 95% approval rate to launch the proposed plan
  • Utilized surveys to systematically collect and evaluate student feedback to formulate recommendations resulting in a 25% increase in learner engagement and satisfaction
  • Integrated cutting-edge pedagogical research, best practice, and evolving high-stakes testing requirements into product design and team training strategies—enhancing instructional effectiveness, ensuring assessment alignment, and driving data-informed innovation across learning solutions
  • Coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational projects using instructional design models resulting in increased instructional effectiveness
  • Contributed to the strategic selection and adoption of Learning Management Systems, such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, and Google Classroom, resulting in a 80% increase in platform utilization through targeted onboarding, training, and support initiatives
  • Spearheaded end-to-end administration of Google Classroom, optimizing user access, streamlining course shell deployment, and maintaining seamless integrations and term configurations—ensuring a secure, efficient, and scalable virtual learning environment
  • Oversaw daily LMS operations, swiftly diagnosing and resolving system issues to minimize downtime, enhance user experience, and maintain platform reliability across academic and administrative functions
  • Mentored and coached teachers on how to use learning management systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas to increase efficiency and ensure consistency across the board

Education

Certificate Professional - Training and Performance

Instructional Design And Online Learning IDOL Academy
Flowery Branch, Georgia
06.2025

Master of Education - Curriculum Development and Instruction

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
12.2005

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Service Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Collaboration
  • Curriculum Design and Development
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Growth-oriented Mindset
  • Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • LMS administration
  • Adult learning theories
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Curriculum Support Specialist

STRIDE/K-12
03.2024 - 07.2025

Instructional Designer

Common Root Farm
01.2024 - 07.2025

Founding Member/Learning Management System Administrator/ELA Teacher

Oneness-Family High School
06.2016 - 06.2023

Certificate Professional - Training and Performance

Instructional Design And Online Learning IDOL Academy

Master of Education - Curriculum Development and Instruction

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

University of Maryland