Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Education
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
Kimberly Grogan-Donner

Kimberly Grogan-Donner

Davis,CA

Summary

Strategic Instructional Designer and LXD Specialist with 20+ years of experience designing high-impact, accessible learning solutions across diverse digital platforms. Expert in translating complex technical concepts into SCORM compliant eLearning modules using Articulate 360 and Quality Matters (QM) standards. Proven track record of collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to build comprehensive curricula and certification paths.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Designer

Abilene Christian University
10.2025 - Current

● Act as an internal consultant to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), providing expert curriculum design and course delivery assistance to optimize digital learning.

● Spearhead the alignment of learning objectives, activities, and assessments to ensure educational excellence.

● Provide strategic guidance in engineering courses specifically intended for online environments and adult learners.

● Analyze audience, environment, and technologies to construct high-engagement learning experiences.

● Serve as the primary project manager for course development, ensuring all technical specifications and assets are clearly communicated and completed.

● Design instruction based on conceptual frameworks and current trends using a variety of media and learning strategies.

● Orchestrated the full design lifecycle from initial storyboarding to the production of interactive e-learning
modules in Canvas and Articulate 360.

● Applied Quality Matters (QM) standards to course redesigns, ensuring 100% compliance with accessibility and instructional rigor.

Professor

California State University, Sacramento
08.2018 - Current

● Spearhead design and implementation of high-impact training programs across hybrid, in-person, and virtual modalities for 500+ learners annually.

● Orchestrate the full design lifecycle from initial storyboarding to the production of interactive e-learning modules in Canvas and Articulate 360.

● Apply Quality Matters (QM) standards to course redesigns, ensuring 100% compliance with accessibility and instructional rigor.

● Develop measurable, unbiased student outcomes and academic KPIs to identify and bridge learning gaps within a diverse student body.

● Author culturally sensitive, student-centered syllabi and facilitated curriculum across multiple modalities (Synchronous, Asynchronous, Hybrid).

Online Academic Coach & Instructor

Academy of Art University
08.2005 - 05.2024

● Managed a complex caseload of 200+ first-year students, serving as the primary lead for retention and academic growth.

● Utilized Salesforce and PeopleSoft to track, analyze, and report on learner progress and curriculum quality.

● Reviewed and evaluated curriculum effectiveness to ensure learners met high standards required for graduation and professional readiness.

● Leveraged leadership and interpersonal communication to provide proactive outreach, significantly supporting student retention and trajectory success.

● Created unbiased measures and standards for learning outcomes to ensure consistent educational quality across the online program.

Skills

  • Instructional Design & eLearning: Proficient in Articulate 360 for interactive content development
  • LMS Administration: Expert management and deployment across Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and Brightspace
  • Learning Analytics: Skilled in developing Learning KPIs and performance metrics to track training effectiveness
  • Accessibility & Compliance: Deep knowledge of 508 and WCAG standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Curriculum Development: Extensive use of ADDIE and Quality Matters (QM) frameworks for instructional integrity
  • Strategic Collaboration: Experienced in Stakeholder Engagement and cross-functional collaboration with SMEs
  • Curriculum Development (ADDIE, UDL, Agile ID)

Education

Master of Arts - English Emphasis T.E.S.O.L.

California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA

Timeline

Instructional Designer - Abilene Christian University
10.2025 - Current
Professor - California State University, Sacramento
08.2018 - Current
Online Academic Coach & Instructor - Academy of Art University
08.2005 - 05.2024
California State University, East Bay - Master of Arts, English Emphasis T.E.S.O.L.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

  • MA, English (Emphasis in T.E.S.O.L.), California State University, East Bay
  • Quality Matters (QM) Certifications: APPQMR, Improving Your Online Class, Teaching Online with QLT
  • ACUE Certifications: Promoting Active Learning Online, Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning
  • Coursera: AI for Course Design
Kimberly Grogan-Donner