Laura Figurski
Instructional Designer / Historian
Bowling Green,OH
Summary
Analytical professional with proven expertise in several areas including instructional design, technology, and education . Top-notch researcher with detail-oriented and systematic nature useful for analyzing and interpreting documentation. Background in editing, intercultural communications, and life-long learning
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online English Teacher
Rosetta Stone
Remote, OH
09.2018 - Current
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 30 hours each week.
- Worked with learners between ages 10 and 70 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
Archival Assistant
BGSU Center For Archival Collection
Bowling Green, OH
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Advised and supported over 10 visitors daily on how to access, interpret and use archives.
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.
History Graduate Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alvin ISD
Alvin, TX
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Long-term High School World History substitute [Feb-May 2018] took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment
Assistant Lodging Manager
Meadowlake Pet Resort
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Hired and trained new employees, and cross-trained existing employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Managed team of 25+ employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Meet US Speaker
U.S. Consulate General Munich
Munich, Germany
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Presented information regarding United States to groups of 25-50 people.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
Certified Medical Assistant
Clarkston Medical Group
Clarkston, MI
11.2009 - 07.2015
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design And Technology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - History
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 08.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History / International Studies / German
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 08.2012 - 08.2016
Skills
Project Management
Adobe Creative Suite
MS Office
Cultural Awareness
Visual Design Tools
Public speaking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Content Development
Editing and review
Web development projects
Learning Management Systems
Timeline
Master of Science - Instructional Design And Technology
Emporia State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Archival Assistant
BGSU Center For Archival Collection
01.2019 - 05.2020
Online English Teacher
Rosetta Stone
09.2018 - Current
History Graduate Teaching Assistant
Bowling Green State University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - History
Bowling Green State University
08.2018 - 04.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Alvin ISD
11.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Lodging Manager
Meadowlake Pet Resort
09.2016 - 03.2018
Meet US Speaker
U.S. Consulate General Munich
01.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History / International Studies / German
Wayne State University
08.2012 - 08.2016
Certified Medical Assistant
Clarkston Medical Group
11.2009 - 07.2015