Ashley Nicolas
Dunedin
Summary
Instructional design professional transitioning from K–12 education with over five years of experience designing learner-centered instruction, developing engaging learning experiences, and improving learner performance. Currently pursuing a Master of Education in Educational Technology & Instructional Design at Western Governors University. Experienced in learning needs analysis, behavior-based learning, scenario-based learning, instructional materials development, and performance improvement using ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, and Articulate Rise 360.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kenly Elementary School
St. Petersburg
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Created engaging learning experiences that enhanced learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Developed formative and summative assessments to evaluate learning outcomes and guide instructional improvements based on data.
- Designed and developed learner-centered instructional materials aligned with measurable learning objectives and Bloom's Taxonomy.
- Collaborated with instructional leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to design learning solutions fostering continuous improvement.
Senior Intern
Florida Virtual School
Orlando
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Applied instructional design principles to create accessible, learner-centered instructional materials.
- Collaborated with instructional leaders to assess and refine digital learning resources, improving educational effectiveness.
- Evaluated instructional content for alignment with learning objectives and quality standards, ensuring instructional integrity.
- Developed digital learning content in learning management system (LMS) to enhance learner engagement and comprehension.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology & Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05-2020
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning Principles
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Storyboarding
- Behavior-Based Learning
- Scenario-Based Learning
- Learning Objectives
- Bloom's Taxonomy
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Performance Improvement
- Content Development
- Articulate Rise 360
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
Certification
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Kenly Elementary School
07.2020 - 06.2025
Senior Intern
Florida Virtual School
01.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Educational Technology & Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Daytona State College