Instructional Designer
Jersey College | April 2018 – June 2019
A private nursing school with 6 campuses across NJ, FL, and TX, transitioning from face-to-face to online learning.
📌 Role Overview
I collaborated with the Director of Educational Services, faculty, and SMEs to scale online learning across 6 campuses. I led LMS migration, supported 20+ faculty, and designed a pre-launch leadership development program. I also introduced adaptive learning and simulation-based VR tools into nursing education.
🎯 Key Responsibilities & Outcomes
1. LMS-Driven Digital Transformation
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Migrated 100+ courses from offline to Canvas LMS, enabling enrollment across 6 campuses.
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Enabled cross-campus enrollment and consistent learning experiences.
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Trained and supported 30+ faculty in online teaching best practices.
2. Integration of Emerging Learning Tools
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Researched and implemented adaptive learning platform(Knewton) and virtual reality (VR) software to increase learner engagement.
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Provided ongoing technical and pedagogical support to students and faculty during the transition.
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Used Camtasia and Screencast-O-Matic to create instructional videos and tutorials.
Screenshot of Canvas LMS
3. Faculty Leadership Development Program (Flagship Project)
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Collaboration: Worked with 1 SME, the Director, and cross-campus stakeholders.
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Completed deliverables:
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Full module structure
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Scripts for professional voice-over videos
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Real-world case studies
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Animated infographics (most completed)
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3‑Level assessment structure (reflective tasks, portfolio, mentor review)
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Content design: Developed interactive modules including:
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Professional voice-over videos
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Animated infographics
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Real-world case studies
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Assessment strategy (3 levels):
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Level 1: Reflective tasks
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Level 2: Portfolio submissions
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Level 3: Mentor-reviewed submissions
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Targeted leadership competencies
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Transition to management roles
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Authentic leadership & integrity
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Effective communication
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Sustaining team motivation & performance
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📌 This program was designed to be scalable and was made available to faculty across all campuses.
🧰Tools & Technologies Used
🧠 Reflection: Designing for Impact Before Launch
This role taught me that strong instructional design does not always depend on post-launch data—especially in transitional environments where measurement infrastructure is not yet in place.
What I learned:
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Design for scalability: Creating templates for over 100 courses ensured consistency and reduced future workload for faculty, even before launch metrics existed.
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Technology adoption requires empathy: Faculty needed ongoing support, not just tools. My screencasts and one-on-one training made the transition less intimidating.
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Leadership programs need vision: Although the leadership program was not launched before I left, I designed it with full implementation readiness—including rubrics, assessments, and stakeholder alignment.
Contact
I’m always open to meaningful conversations. Let’s connect — whether for opportunities, ideas, or collaborations in learning design.
(+86)175-2683-5198