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Certified Level 1 & 2 Instructional Designer who designs, develops, and delivers instructional materials and courses. I am holding a master’s degree in Instructional Design & Technology.

A wide range of skills, including pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), videography, and multimedia design. Specialized training in website development, with the incorporation of adult learner theories along with design strategies to maintain learner engagement in course content. Along with skills focused on making content that promotes business, including footage for commercials, conference presentations, school events, and personal engagements.

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Education

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Skills

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Experience

Curriculum Coordinator | Kaiser Permanent School of Medicine

MAY 2024 to PRESENT

• My role and responsibilities as a contingent Curriculum Developer (Coordinator) were carried over to my permanent position as a Curriculum Coordinator. However, I have been able to perform beyond my traditional responsibilities in this role including:
• Support the creation of multimedia instructional content, including videos, and digital resources. Planned, filmed, and edited video materials for various educational projects (e.g., Narrative Medicine, Health Systems Science: Clinicians Focus Group & Family Focus Group). Assisted with filming and a live-streaming event (All Hands Team Meeting).
• Apply Project Management Professional (PMP) methodologies to manage and oversee curriculum design and educational initiatives. Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide ongoing support and professional development to faculty in curriculum design, implementation, and technology integration. Assist faculty with course development and the integration of assessments and multimedia content into their courses.

Curriculum Developer | Mastech Digital

SEPTEMBER 2023 to MAY 2024

• Oversaw the planning, delivery, and logistics of educational programs. Ensured the curriculum is properly maintained and updated within the LMS (Elentra), ensuring content accuracy, accessibility, and organization.
• Created and managed learning events, uploaded course materials, and incorporated assessment tools and evaluation items.
• Facilitate day-to-day logistics for educational sessions, including room reservations, IT and AV system setup, and coordination of materials. Manage the production of meeting minutes for subcommittee meetings and follow up on action items.
• Maintained the gradebook, collected evaluation and assessment data, and supported faculty in preparation for final grade submission.
• Procure supplies necessary for the implementation of courses and educational events. Assist with managing budget reports for curricular events, ensuring financial integrity and accuracy.

Instructional & Multimedia Designer/Videographer | Independent Consultant

JANUARY 2018 to PRESENT

• Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather information required to develop e-learning courses.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer of knowledge, using various modes of assessment including tests, quizzes, drag-and-drop functionalities, and many other forms of assessment to measure the effectiveness of a course.
• Film video on set and on location, collaborate with creative teams and clients to plan video shoots, set up and take down cameras and other video equipment, and edit footage after recording, including adding computer graphics, closed captioning, and special effects to footage.
• Use social media platforms to create and maintain the company’s brand.
• Analyze the company’s digital marketing plan and social media strategy and identify strategic weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Administrative Aid | County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services

JULY 2018 to PRESENT

• Generated reports to track mandated training status to ensure that staff met training compliance requirements.
• Developed and revised Web-Based Trainings (WBT), training programs, and training compliance campaigns for staff development.
• Configured the LMS to upload WBT to the LMS.
• Facilitated Nurse Competency Proctor trainings by demonstrating the functionality of various roles for Nurse Competency Exams.
• Created training content based on the developmental objectives and methods and modes of delivery.

Higher Ed Communication & Events Coordinator, G.A. | Educational Leadership

JULY 2017 to DECEMBER 2017

• Monitored and supervised the progress of student workers to ensure they meet project goals and daily work duties.
• Created communication plans for higher education alumni to stay connected with the department’s existing educational events.
• Created and maintained alumni databases and connected the department to various social media outlets.
• Assisted in organizing professional development workshops for graduate students.

Research Analyst / Assistant | Institutional Effectiveness, Research, & Planning

APRIL 2015 to MAY 2017

• Successfully collected, compiled, and analyzed statistical information from multiple sources to generate various research reports.
• Independently compiled several prerequisite validations and disproportional impact analyses of courses report, a Title 5 Regulation issued by The Chancellor’s Office of California Community Colleges.
• Provided technical and analytical support to offices, divisions, committees, faculty, staff, and administration regarding institutional data.
• Gathered and recorded wage data for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grant.

Substitute Teacher | Direct-Ed Educational Services

APRIL 2016 to AUGUST 2016

• Provided oral classroom instruction
• Followed all instructions given by the absent teacher.
• Managed classroom order and student behavior.
• Created a substitute report at the end of each day.

Senior Instructional Assistant | Downey Unified School District

MARCH 2014 to AUGUST 2015

• Observed, monitored, and recorded student behavior according to approved procedures.
• Collected and maintained data on IEPs and individual behavior plans.
• Assisted with classroom instruction.

Shift Lead Youth Counselor (YC), Transportation, YC | Starview Adolescent Center

MARCH 2013 to SEPTEMBER 2014

• Provided mental health services to youth requiring intensive residential treatment.
• Coordinated and monitored team meetings and shift-change reports.
• Operated a 15-passenger vehicle, carrying clients to various appointments.
• Promoted and assisted clients with self-help skills across a variety of daily living activities.

Data Analyst | Independent Consultant

SEPTEMBER 2010 to DECEMBER 2013

• Contracted to analyze survey data and generate executive summaries and reports.
• Presented data findings to Provost of CSUDH for the purpose of making decisions for future planning.
• Assessed and analyzed faculty job satisfaction and the effectiveness of faculty support resources.
• Assessed and evaluated data concerning undocumented student support and advocacy.

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Software Experience

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Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute, October 2024

Instructional Design Level II | California State University, Fullerton, May 2019

HTML Essentials Training | Lynda.com, February 2019

Instructional Design: Adult Learner | Lynda.com, January 2019

UX Design | Lynda.com, December 2018

Learning Captivate | Lynda.com, December 2018

Instructional Design Level I | California State University, Fullerton, December 2018

Captivate 9: Drag-and-Drop Interactions | Lynda.com, December 2018

Captivate 9: Quizzes | Lynda.com, December 2018

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Presentation Experience

Instructor-Led Trainings

School Resources & Technologies Elentra | Kaiser Permanent School of Medicine, August 2024

• A training session for first-year doctoring students as part of the Early Immersive Experience course, School Resources & Technologies Elentra.

Education Competency Process | County of Los Angeles, December 2018 to March 2019

• The training process for proctors involved in nurse competency testing exams.

Professional Development | CSU Fullerton, Educational Leadership, July 2017 to December 2017

• Conducted and organized professional development workshops for Higher Ed Graduate Students.

Educational Master Plan Charrette | Cerritos College, February 2017 to December 2017

• Speaker (Theme H Workshop), Enhancing External Communication & Brand Identity. 

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Oral Conference Trainings

• LaTarah, Williams., et al. (2013, Feb. & 2012 May). But You Complied Anyways: Acquiescence to Social Factors. California State University, Dominguez Hills’ Student Research Day, Carson, CA.
• LaTarah, Williams., et al. (2012, Feb.). Compliance: The Effects of Social Factors on a Task. California State University Dominguez Hills’ Student Research Day, Carson, CA.

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Poster Presentations

• LaTarah, Williams., et al. (2013, Apr.). But You Complied Anyways: Acquiescence to Social Factors. 94^th Annual Western Psychological Association Convention, Reno, NV.  

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