Rachel is an instructional designer based in Southern California. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Academy of Art University as well as a Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis in developmental disabilities and neurodiversity from National University. Rachel is passionate about creating engaging learner experiences that are backed by science to solve everyday problems. She has 6 years of hands-on education experience and training of applications in learning theories to back it.

She holds an active teaching credential in California and even runs her own small business where she designs and sells coloring books for adults and children.

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  • Rachel uses a variety of authoring tools to create e-Learning user experiences.

    • Articulate 360 (Storyline + Rise)

    • Adobe Captivate

    • Adobe Creative Suite

    • Canva

    • Powerpoint

    • Knowledge of Java and HTML

    • Various LMS

    • Various digital authoring tools

    • Graphic Design

    • eLearning development

    • Strong writing and planning skills

    • LMS for storing, uploading, and sharing content (ex. TalentLMS)

    • Adult learning theories:

      ADDIE, SAM, Action Mapping, Backwards Planning, Bloom’s Taxonomy for objectives

    • k-12 curriculum and education experience

    • Adult curriculum experience