Kelly Griffith
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Experienced instructional design professional specializing in online learning, curriculum development, and faculty training. Demonstrated track record of improving instructional quality, ensuring accessibility compliance, and implementing effective digital learning strategies. Expertise in instructional media consultation, learning analytics, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive academic excellence. Detail-oriented with a background in curriculum development and educational support, known for strong organizational and communication skills, emphasizing team collaboration and delivering consistent results while remaining adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Assistant I
Michigan State University
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with faculty to revise and align courses with accreditation and university standards.
- Provide advanced LMS (D2L, Canvas, Blackboard) and media support for online/hybrid learning.
- Conduct course quality reviews and ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG standards.
- Facilitate faculty workshops on instructional best practices and course design tools.
- Analyze feedback from stakeholders to improve content delivery and learning outcomes.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects and consulted across organizations to determine objectives.
- Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
Instructional Design Assistant
Baker College System
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Designed and managed 1,200+ online and hybrid course builds aligned with learning objectives.
- Supported instructional software integration and faculty development through coaching.
- Led course evaluations and implemented strategies based on KPI and assessment results.
- Maintained curriculum contracts and streamlined instructional processes system-wide.
- Assisted with the creation of visually appealing presentations to effectively communicate design concepts and ideas.
- Enhanced design project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and clients.
Online Orientation Coordinator
Baker College
06.2008 - 02.2017
- Delivered student onboarding and taught College Success courses to 500+ students annually.
- Led a team to update orientation content and train instructors each quarter.
- Developed student needs assessments to refine orientation and instructional design.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a team of orientation leaders who effectively facilitated small group discussions and activities.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and incoming students during academic advising sessions at orientation events.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Baker College
10.2006 - 06.2008
- Conducted QA audits of e-learning courses, ensuring LMS readiness and accessibility.
- Developed review protocols and collaborated with faculty on continuous course improvements.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Baker College
Flint, MIAA - Humanities
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Instructional Design & Learning Technologies
- Proficient with D2L, Canvas, and Blackboard
- Knowledgeable in implementing accessibility guidelines
- Experience in faculty development training
- Quality evaluation for online courses
- Experience Noncredit & Distance Education Design
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Timeline
Curriculum Assistant I
Michigan State University
01.2024 - Current
Instructional Design Assistant
Baker College System
02.2017 - 12.2023
Online Orientation Coordinator
Baker College
06.2008 - 02.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
Baker College
10.2006 - 06.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Baker College
AA - Humanities
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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