Erika Fisher
Benicia,CA
Summary
Instructional Designer and Training Specialist with 20+ years of experience designing and delivering engaging learning programs. Skilled in applying ADDIE methodology, conducting needs assessments, and evaluating training effectiveness to drive performance outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Leader & Educator
Travis Unified School District
01.2015 - Current
- Designed and developed learning solutions aligned to defined objectives, incorporating assessments and feedback to improve performance outcomes.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, enhancing support for up to 35 students annually.
- Collaborated with cross-functional district teams to select and adopt a science curriculum, facilitating district-wide implementation strategy for a 9-year cycle.
- Led needs assessments through teacher feedback and curriculum evaluations, enhancing curriculum usability and scalability.
- Participated on the bargaining team, presenting educator needs and evaluating the effectiveness of strategic decisions across the district.
- Used data and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve training programs.
Instructional Strategist & Content Developer
Jefferson Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Authored and implemented math interventions, achieving up to a 15% increase in scores within two months through redesigned instructional materials.
- Integrated Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through partnerships with science organizations to boost STEM instruction district-wide.
- Created inclusive, adaptive lesson plans across subjects, enhancing learner engagement and supporting measurable outcomes.
- Developed performance-based assessments and refined teaching strategies through iterative improvements based on learner feedback.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction
Western Governors University
4001 S 700 East, #700, Salt Lake City, UT 841001.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132Skills
- Curriculum & Instructional Design
- Learning Experience Optimization (LX)
- ELearning & Blended Learning Models
- Learning assessments
- Needs analysis
- Data-driven strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Articulate Storyline
- Adobe Captivate
- LMS platforms
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Survey & Feedback Tools
- Addie
- Kirkpatrick
Affiliations
KDP Honor Society for Educators, Member
Certification
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 2001
• Applied Instructional Design Certification, Learning Strategy and Design, 8/2025
• Articulate Storyline, Learning Strategy and Design, 7/2025
• Articulate Rise, Learning Strategy and Design, 3/2024
e-Learning Development, Learning Strategy and Design, 7/2025
Instructional Design Fundamentals, Learning Strategy and Design, 2/2024
Instructional Design Process, Learning Strategy and Design, 8/2025
• Applied Instructional Design Certification, Learning Strategy and Design, 8/2025
• Articulate Storyline, Learning Strategy and Design, 7/2025
• Articulate Rise, Learning Strategy and Design, 3/2024
e-Learning Development, Learning Strategy and Design, 7/2025
Instructional Design Fundamentals, Learning Strategy and Design, 2/2024
Instructional Design Process, Learning Strategy and Design, 8/2025
Accomplishments
Student Excellence Award, Western Governors University, 9/2023
Timeline
Instructional Leader & Educator
Travis Unified School District
01.2015 - Current
Instructional Strategist & Content Developer
Jefferson Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Francisco State University