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Jocelyn Wiltrakis

Instructional Designer
Jenison,MI

Summary

Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 20 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development fora wide variety of cultural backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science Teacher

Jenison Junior High School
Jenison, United States
07.2013 - Current
  • Developed curriculum in collaboration with other teachers to ensure consistency and alignment with long-term goals.
  • Utilized backward design and ADDIE to design and update curriculum.
  • Leveraged eLearning best practices to create a library of interactives and materials on a Learning Management System.
  • Implemented new curriculum to over 400 students, including written guides, lessons, and activities.
  • Improved science test scores of students on average of 60% each year.

Adjunct Professor

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2005 - Current
  • Designed courses for adult students, utilizing adult learning theories.
  • Measured student achievement of objectives. Carried out analysis of lessons, which involved gap analysis.
  • During post-course feedback, 85% of students reported that they gained a more in-depth understanding of source material.
  • Developed eLearning courses for students using Blackboard.

Science Teacher

Wayland Union Schools
Wayland, MI
08.2001 - 07.2013
  • Designed curriculum and executed lessons and evaluation tools for 5 courses.
  • Designed and executed college-level courses for over 50 students yearly.
  • Transformed curriculum in each content area, increasing test scores and enrollment in advanced classes by 50%.
  • Revised plans in response to assessment of student understanding.

Education

Master of Education - Instructional Design And Technology

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
04.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2000 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
08.1995 - 12.1999

Skills

  • Curriculum design
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Software

  • Camtasia
  • Articulate Rise
  • Google Suite

Timeline

Master of Education - Instructional Design And Technology

American College of Education
04.2020 - 07.2021

Science Teacher

Jenison Junior High School
07.2013 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Grand Rapids Community College
08.2005 - Current

Science Teacher

Wayland Union Schools
08.2001 - 07.2013

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Aquinas College
10.2000 - 04.2002

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grand Valley State University
08.1995 - 12.1999
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