I-Chin Chen
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Motivated educator specializing in curriculum development and learner analysis. Expertise in creating interactive learning experiences that enhance engagement. Proven ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex instructional challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Designer
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated scoping, forecasting, planning, and management of multiple instructional design projects to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Collaborated with project stakeholders including Texas Education Agency and Texas Workforce Commission to close content gaps and propose evidence-based design strategies
- Utilized user-centered design to enhance ILT and eLearning modules, improving learner engagement and satisfaction
- Applied innovative designs and tools such as gamification and interactivity to the development and delivery of learning materials
- Created multimedia trainings and assessments with eLearning technologies, resulting in more interactive and effective learning experiences
- Provided guidance on differentiation strategies and accessibility guidelines to address diverse learning needs
Product Analyst/Instructional Designer
Aceable
Austin, TX
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Initiated Learning Experience Analytics by building metrics and dashboards to analyze user performance and production costs
- Built predictive analytics models to forecast user and product performance
- Provided robust modeling and reporting to facilitate executive-level decision making
- Identified and explored opportunities for analytical insights to enhance decision-making
- Managed and optimized processes for data ingestion, validation, and engineering, and identify risks in existing processes and recommend controls/governance
- Leveraged instructional design best practices to ensure quality of more than 50 online courses serving 100,000+ students
- Developed interactive learning modules to improve student engagement and expand evaluation methods
- Collaborated with Engineering, Product, Design, and Customer Experience teams in an effort to develop dynamic learning solutions
Summer Intern
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson District Office
Dallas, TX
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Researched legislative issues affecting the district to inform policy recommendations
- Coordinated community outreach events to engage local residents and stakeholders.
- Cultivated relationships with Asian Advisory Committee members to facilitate community engagement
- Assisted constituents with inquiries and provided timely information on services
- Supported event planning and staffing by organizing schedules and coordinating resources.
Curriculum and Instruction Consultant
Department of Education, Penghu County
Magong City, Taiwan
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Led implementation of English curriculum and instruction across 14 junior high schools in Penghu County, enhancing educational consistency
- Initiated monthly All English Workshop for teacher professional development and collaboratively created more than 30 lesson plans annually
- Facilitated teacher workshops on curriculum development and assessment methods, fostering collaborative improvement in instructional practices
- Facilitated workshops for teachers on curriculum development and assessment methods
- Designed and published an interactive English vocabulary pocket book which has helped more than 9,000 students as a supporting learning material
- Articulated local educational needs and priorities to central government stakeholders, influencing allocation of educational resources
Teacher
Niaoyu Junior High School
Penghu County, Taiwan
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Applied pedagogical best practices in foreign language education, enhancing student learning outcomes
- Designed interactive e-learning materials that increased student engagement and participation
- Developed evaluation mechanisms to assess student performance, guiding instructional improvements
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions
- Maintained standards of professional and ethical conduct in relation to students, parents, and colleagues
- Complied with legislative requirements and policies to ensure student protection and welfare
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX, USA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
National Taiwan Normal University
Taipei, ROC06.2012
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement- Data Analyst Nanodegree program, Udacity
- Certificate of Achievement- Introduction to Python for Data Science, Microsoft
- Certificate of Achievement- Introduction to R for Data Science, Microsoft
- Teacher Certification, Ministry of Education, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Professional Skills
eLearning, Agile Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Research, Adobe Captivate, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Vyond, H5P, Axure RP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Instructional Designer
The University Of Texas At Austin
04.2020 - 10.2021
Product Analyst/Instructional Designer
Aceable
06.2017 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson District Office
05.2016 - 08.2016
Curriculum and Instruction Consultant
Department of Education, Penghu County
08.2013 - 07.2015
Teacher
Niaoyu Junior High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Education - Educational Administration
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts - English
National Taiwan Normal University