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Jessica Lofton
Summary
Dynamic instructional design and technology integration specialist with a proven track record at Western Governor's University. Expert in agile project management and training facilitation, enhancing student success rates by over 30%. Skilled in crafting engaging, technology-driven learning experiences, demonstrating exceptional career advising and instructional design prowess.
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentoring Faculty-Software Engineering
Western Governor's University
01.2025 - Current
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Contract Instructional Designer
Fidelity Investments
02.2023 - Current
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Instructional Designer
Western Governor's University
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Computer and Business Adjunct Instructor
North Carolina Wesleyan University
01.2008 - 06.2023
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
Mentoring Faculty-Information Technology
Western Governor's University
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Computer Teacher
Wayne Christian School
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
Content Developer
Purdue Global University
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Generated stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Crafted dynamic content marketing pieces for broad client base to drive consumer awareness of brands.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Education
Ph.D. - Instructional Design
Liberity University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Master of Science - Big Data And Business Intelligence
University of Isabella I Castille
Spain03-2023
Graduate Certificate - Business And Entrepreneurship
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12-2009
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount05-2006
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Career advising
- Agile project management
- Instructional design
- Visual data representation
- Data filtering
- Student assessments
- Class lectures
- Group and individual instruction
- In-class lectures
- Remote instruction
- Online teaching
- Technology budget management
- Classroom technology
Affiliations
- Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Alpha Kappa Phi
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Software
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise
Canvas, PowToon, and Genially
Canva, Blackboard, Brightspace, and Moodle
Tableau
Python, Java, and Javascript
Timeline
Mentoring Faculty-Software Engineering
Western Governor's University
01.2025 - Current
Instructional Designer
Western Governor's University
05.2023 - 01.2025
Contract Instructional Designer
Fidelity Investments
02.2023 - Current
Mentoring Faculty-Information Technology
Western Governor's University
02.2019 - 05.2023
Computer Teacher
Wayne Christian School
08.2017 - 02.2019
Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2017
Content Developer
Purdue Global University
08.2008 - 12.2012
Computer and Business Adjunct Instructor
North Carolina Wesleyan University
01.2008 - 06.2023
Ph.D. - Instructional Design
Liberity University
Master of Science - Big Data And Business Intelligence
University of Isabella I Castille
Graduate Certificate - Business And Entrepreneurship
Cameron University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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