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Jessica Neiweem

Jessica Neiweem

Instructional Designer & Certified English Educator
Waukegan,IL

Summary

Experienced educator and instructional designer with passion for delivering authentic, engaging learning experiences that result in high-quality learning outcomes.

Overview

13
13

Years of professional teaching experience

10
10

Years working in EL schools

2
2

Years of instructional design experience

1
1

Master's degree in Learning Design & Technology

Work History

E-Learning/Instructional Design Specialist I

Dovenmuehle Mortgage
Lake Zurich, IL
06.2021 - Current
  • Designed and developed eLearning modules on industry-specific topics, software programs, and soft skills development.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies and adult learning theory to promote learner engagement, understanding, and skills transfer.
  • Applied knowledge of multimedia and adult learning theory to develop user-friendly visuals, simulations, and interactions.
  • Ensured course compliance with Section 508 and SCORM 2004.
  • Collaborated with SMEs and other designers to plan, test, and revise training materials following ADDIE and SAM models.
  • Managed courses and tracked learner progress in Adobe Captivate Prime LMS.
  • Created and edited multimedia, including videos and voiceovers.

English and Journalism Teacher

Harborside Academy
Kenosha, WI
08.2011 - 06.2021
  • Taught English and Journalism in blended learning format.
  • Developed original curriculum for multiple courses centered on EL Education Design Principles.
  • Created and managed projects recognized nationally by EL Education.
  • Designed website and graphics for school's EL Education credentialing portfolio.
  • Founded and facilitated production of award-winning student newspaper.
  • Implemented instructional technology to promote engagement, collaboration, personalization, and authenticity.
  • Led trainings and initiatives promoting creation of high-quality work.
  • Collected and analyzed data on student and staff instructional needs to inform training initiatives.
  • Collaborated with grade-level teams on integrated project-based units.
  • Organized and led annual student team-building camp.

English Teacher

Indian Trail High School & Academy
Kenosha, WI
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Taught 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English.
  • Integrated English content with school's career-prep curriculum.
  • Collaborated with cross-curricular teams to plan thematic units.
  • Integrated technology to personalize instruction for diverse learners.
  • Communicated student progress and assessments via Blackboard LMS.
  • Maintained school website using Adobe Dreamweaver.

Education

Master of Education - Learning Design & Technology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education (English)

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
08.2003 - 12.2007

Skills

Teaching and training (virtual and in-person)

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Software

LMS (Adobe Captivate Prime, Canvas, Google Classroom)

Articulate Storyline / Articulate Rise

Screencasting (Camtasia, Screencastify)

Video editing (WeVideo, iMovie)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

HTML/Web Design

Videoconferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx)

Certifications

IL Professional Educator License, English Language Arts

License #: 2410952

Exp. 5/2024


WI Teacher Certification, Secondary English (300)

License #: 706423

Lifetime License


Google Certified Educator, Levels 1 and 2

Exp. 4/2023

Certification

Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction

Timeline

E-Learning/Instructional Design Specialist I

Dovenmuehle Mortgage
06.2021 - Current

Master of Education - Learning Design & Technology

Arizona State University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction

05-2016

Kenosha Unified School District Innovative Collaborative Teaching Award

03-2013

English and Journalism Teacher

Harborside Academy
08.2011 - 06.2021

English Teacher

Indian Trail High School & Academy
08.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education (English)

Arizona State University
08.2003 - 12.2007
Jessica NeiweemInstructional Designer & Certified English Educator