TANYA PICK
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Instructional designer and operations lead focused on building accessible learning pathways for mixed-skill cohorts. Uses scaffolding, assessment, and iterative design to deliver technical curricula, support workforce development goals, and maintain dual-classroom lab readiness through facility oversight and asset management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Innovation Instructor & Learning Experience Designer
Hayes Bilingual
01.2022 - Current
- Design and execute continuous learning initiatives focused on emerging technologies, engineering principles, and digital fabrication for multi-tiered cohorts.
- Fostered innovation-driven environment by coaching users through the design process, cross-functional challenges, and rapid-prototyping workflows.
- Applied iterative design principles to manage complex instructional projects from concept to completion.
- Directed facility operations and equipment calibration for dual-classroom innovation lab, ensuring safety compliance and operational readiness.
STEM Educator & Instructional Designer
Alexander Mitchell
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and executed integrated learning programs merging science, technology, engineering, and math into cohesive, project-based modules that enhanced student understanding.
- Blended cross-functional subject areas to create real-world problem-solving environments that increased engagement and improved conceptual retention.
- Scaffolded learning pathways for varied competency levels, enabling accessible yet challenging skill development tailored to diverse learner profiles.
Learning Experience Designer (STEAM)
Roosevelt School of the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Utilized adult learning principles and adaptive instructional design to scaffold complex content, accommodating diverse foundational skills among learners.
- Assessed and adapted instructional delivery in real-time, employing continuous evaluation techniques to improve learning outcomes.
- Developed and facilitated multidisciplinary technical curricula, integrating creative arts and technical concepts to enhance learner engagement and comprehension.
Education
Master of Science - Career and Technical Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI10-2026
Bachelor of Education - Middle Childhood Early Adolescent Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01-2018
Associate of Education -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
01-2016
Skills
- Instructional design
- Project-based learning
- Prototyping Techniques
- Design thinking
- Innovation Leadership
- Collaborative Teamwork
Languages
English & Spanish (Bilingual)
Timeline
Innovation Instructor & Learning Experience Designer
Hayes Bilingual
01.2022 - Current
STEM Educator & Instructional Designer
Alexander Mitchell
01.2022 - 01.2024
Learning Experience Designer (STEAM)
Roosevelt School of the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Career and Technical Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor of Education - Middle Childhood Early Adolescent Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Associate of Education -
Milwaukee Area Technical College