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Janell A. Banack

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Zealous life-long learner eager to continue designing engaging and meaningful learning solutions. Experienced learning professional with over 17 years of proven experience working with diverse populations. Successful problem-solver who analyzes learners’ needs, develops and implements learning plans while exceeding outcomes of learners. Excited to shift my focus and skills to develop learning solutions using proven adult learning theories and instructional design models for businesses and clients. Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over [Number] years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

03.2022 - Current

Penn State University
02.2022 - Current
  • Conducted a needs analysis with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to create and develop a learning solution using VILT for adults learning to work with non-verbal learners.

Guiff Goodies for Education
01.2022 - Current

Social Media Designer and Scheduler

Goodies
01.2021 - Current

Special Educator

Harford County Public Schools, Air
Bel, MD
01.2018 - Current

Special Educator

Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore
, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018

Special Educator

Warwick School District
Lititz, PA
01.2005 - 01.2016

Education

Free Lance Instructional Designer

eLearning Credential

Applied Instructional Design Academy

Master of Education - Strategies and Learning Development

Wilkes University
2012

B.S - Special Education

Bloomsburg University
1994

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Time-management
  • Restorative Practices
  • Adult Learning Theory
  • Instructional Design Model
  • Train-the-Trainer Facilitator
  • Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
  • Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
  • ELearning Training
  • Microsoft Office/TEAMS
  • Articulate 360:Storyline
  • Canva
  • Eduflow
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Social Media Scheduling apps

Additional Information

  • Schedule content on 2 social media platforms Review engagement and analytics Increase accounts reached by 110% over a one-week time span Create an eLearning solution for adults Assess learners’ needs and identify gaps in learning Design and develop innovative learning solutions for learners with disabilities Implemented learning plans to meet and exceed their yearly outcomes using learning objectives Utilize and manage the LMS that was SCORM compliant to facilitate accurate record-keeping, monitor progress and train adults and various stakeholders Convert ILT into VILT, Convert ILT into eLearning, and into blended learning being mindful of the various nuances in the delivery methods Analyzed learners’ needs and recognized gaps given life skills objectives and real-world work experiences Designed, developed, and implemented learning plans to meet and exceed learning outcomes Created job aids to support the learners during work-based experiences Partnered with local stakeholders and SME to develop simulated work-based experiences Assessed learners’ needs and identify gaps in learning Designed and developed learning plans to meet and exceed learning outcomes Developed custom learning solutions often using visuals and job aids Partnered with colleagues and SME to identify learning strategies to design and facilitate learning experiences Mentored new instructors to identify best practices to develop and improve learning solutions

Timeline

03.2022 - Current

Penn State University
02.2022 - Current

Guiff Goodies for Education
01.2022 - Current

Social Media Designer and Scheduler

Goodies
01.2021 - Current

Special Educator

Harford County Public Schools, Air
01.2018 - Current

Special Educator

Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore
01.2016 - 01.2018

Special Educator

Warwick School District
01.2005 - 01.2016

Free Lance Instructional Designer

eLearning Credential

Applied Instructional Design Academy

Master of Education - Strategies and Learning Development

Wilkes University

B.S - Special Education

Bloomsburg University
Janell A. Banack