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Meagan Abrams

Bedford

Summary

Innovative Design Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum design, user experience optimization, and digital content creation. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project executions and creative solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Instructional Design Specialist

CVScaremark
Bedford
05.2023 - Current

  • Led design teams to execute cross-functional projects, fostering collaboration to meet diverse business partner needs.
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects, successfully delivering on time while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design with brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and adherence to company standards.
  • Designing e-learnings using Articulate Storyline 360 and RISE.
  • Collaborating with training strategists and stakeholders to develop training content to meet business needs.
  • Creating high quality storyboards for all training needs.
  • Presented design ideas and concepts to stakeholders for feedback and approval.
  • Provided input on enhancing user experience through effective design solutions.
  • Using Symtrain and Zenerate to create AI customer call simulations to help healthcare representatives practice using real world scenarios in live time.
  • Updating all forms of training to meet accessibility and CVS brand writing standards.
  • Created instructor-led training guides for facilitators and participants.

Science Collections Contributor

Newsela
Bedford
07.2020 - 12.2023

  • Curated NewELA articles for science units aligned with state standards and tailored to skills requested for elementary through high school levels
  • Drafted detailed descriptions for educational units to clarify learning objectives
  • Aligned state standards with NGSS standards to ensure compliance and integration into curriculum
  • Developed unit descriptions to enhance clarity and purpose of instructional materials

Learning and Development Trainer

United Auto Credit
Bedford
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Developed and delivered training programs for employees across multiple departments.
  • Created training curriculum for blended learning management and leadership training courses.
  • Wrote curriculum on hybrid management and emotional intelligence for blended learning leadership training

Developed training curriculum and facilitated Google Workspace training for company-wide migration, enhancing employee proficiency.

Produced Salesforce Training Video Library for Sales Department using Adobe Captivate, streamlining onboarding process for new hires.

Facilitated virtual trainings through Zoom and Google Meet

Designed workflow for Management Training in Ignite LMS system

Designed continuous training for Internal Sales at Vroom on basics of finance, engaging customer conversations, and best practices for customer engagement, improving sales effectiveness.

Science Curriculum Designer

Lori Tyler and Associates
Bedford
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse student populations.
  • Collaborated with educators to align teaching strategies with learning standards.
  • Evaluated educational resources to ensure instructional effectiveness and relevance.

- As a self-starter, used independent judgement to create blueprint unit outlines based on state standards and the required text

-Designed in-line self-paced units through PowerPoint that addressed AP Biology concepts

-Developed blended-learning laboratories, projects and assessments that aligned with required AP Biology concepts

- Wrote study guides which included learning objectives, chapter summaries and practice tests for a major Biology textbook company

Science Curriculum Designer

Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
Irving
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Developed engaging curriculum materials for diverse student populations.
  • Collaborated with educators to align teaching strategies with learning standards.
  • Evaluated educational resources to ensure instructional effectiveness and relevance.

  • -Updated science curriculum and used Google Drive to help convert curriculum to new LMS platform.
  • -Refreshed the biology curriculum, adding literacy and technology integration options for each unit
  • -Converted curriculum onto the Canvas LMS and added argumentation lessons for each unit
  • - Presented curriculum changes during professional development and assisted teachers with classroom integration
  • - Strategically planned for curriculum by aligning with the Texas standards (TEKS)

Biology Teacher

Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
Irving
06.2014 - 06.2020
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse biology topics.
  • Implemented hands-on laboratory experiments to enhance student learning.
  • -Crafted and executed engaging lessons rooted in real world phenomena

- Used deep content knowledge in Biology and science to move learning forward

-Increased student growth and achievement as evidenced through STAAR test scores.

-Used 1:1 chromebook technology to increase collaboration and accountability

-Pushed IB and MYP students to be global learners and be involved in their community

Taught one section of Inclusion Biology, focusing on differentiated instruction.

Taught three sections of Honors Biology course.

Taught one section of AP Biology course.

Education

Master of Science - Biology

Texas A&M Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2016 - 05.2018

Teaching Credential - Science Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

  • E-learning design
  • Storyboarding
  • Content development
  • Accessibility standards
  • Project management
  • Curriculum development
  • Training facilitation
  • Learning management systems
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Design strategy
  • Video editing
  • Presentation design
  • Multi-tasking
  • Collaboration skills
  • Design implementation
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Brain Centric Design Certification

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Fostering Dogs

Timeline

Senior Instructional Design Specialist

CVScaremark
05.2023 - Current

Learning and Development Trainer

United Auto Credit
09.2020 - 04.2023

Science Collections Contributor

Newsela
07.2020 - 12.2023

Science Curriculum Designer

Lori Tyler and Associates
04.2019 - 12.2020

Science Curriculum Designer

Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
06.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Biology

Texas A&M Commerce
05.2016 - 05.2018

Biology Teacher

Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
06.2014 - 06.2020

Teaching Credential - Science Education

San Jose State University
05.2012 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

San Jose State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Meagan Abrams