Michele Wilson
Instructional Designer, Trainer, Changemaker
Marion,IA
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 10 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Science and Technology Educator
Magnet School, Roosevelt Business Academy
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2021 - Current
- Developing differentiated, online and in-person learning modules utilizing MS Office, Google Suite, Canvas integrated with LMS data tracking system.
- Leading concise district science professional development for adult learners aligned to state standards.
- Providing tools expertise and mentorship for educators as school Technology Committee Chair.
- Implementing project based learning utilizing agile scrum methodologies with learners to focus and track progress.
Magnet Program Coordinator
Magnet School, McKinley STEAM Academy
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Designed formative and summative assessments, and weekly remote and in-person adult, learner-centered trainings.
- Led onboarding trainings annually for 55 employees to equip staff in daily responsibilities.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and informational texts for performance improvement.
- Managed social media updates and ongoing site maintenance to provide stakeholders with easy information access.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Magnet Program Coordinator
Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program outputs by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Publicly presented at Iowa School Board Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, at Arts Advocacy Day at the Iowa State Capitol, and District-wide conference.
- Utilized technical writing and data via Tableau to attain national certification award by Magnet Schools of America.
- Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.
Educator
CRCSD
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.1991 - 06.2016
- Developed needs analysis tools, curriculum designed around principles of Bloom's Taxonomy, and tracked data using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Earned role as respected leader among district staff and families as learning consultant, confidant, advocate, mentor, and coach.
- Implemented different technologies such as MS Office and video production to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Worked with staff members to design comprehensive course catalog to optimize student education.
Education
K-12 Endorsement - Gifted And Talented Education (In-progress)
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 06.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Collaborative Teaching And Learning
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA 08.2007 - 05.2009
20 Graduate Level Hours - Secondary English
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 08.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA 08.1988 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA 08.1986 - 06.1988
Skills
Adult education
LMS administration
Project management
Technical writing
Curriculum design
Implementation support
Flexible and Adaptable
Remote Learning
Mentorship
MS Office
Google Suite
Certification
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
Timeline
Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
03-2022
Managing Jira Products
02-2022
Project Management Kickoff
01-2022
Google Suite Certification
09-2021
Science and Technology Educator
Magnet School, Roosevelt Business Academy
08.2021 - Current
K-12 Endorsement - Gifted And Talented Education (In-progress)
Drake University
06.2021 - 12.2022
Universal Curriculum Design
06-2021
Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity Training
12-2020
Magnet Program Coordinator
Johnson STEAM Academy Magnet School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Magnet Program Coordinator
Magnet School, McKinley STEAM Academy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Collaborative Teaching And Learning
Graceland University
08.2007 - 05.2009
20 Graduate Level Hours - Secondary English
University of Northern Iowa
08.2000 - 05.2001
Educator
CRCSD
08.1991 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Mercy University
08.1988 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kirkwood Community College
08.1986 - 06.1988