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Resume
Summary
Instructional Designer skilled in creating engaging, accessible learning experiences using innovative tools. Strong background in education and EdTech. Seeking roles in instructional design and eLearning with organizations dedicated to inclusive, cutting-edge solutions. Open to diverse industries that address learning needs.
Skills
eLearning Authoring
Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise
eLearning Authoring
Multimedia
Camtasia, Audacity, Canva, Cidi Labs, Jira, Wistia, H5P.org, Vyond, Play.ht.
Multimedia
ID Theories, Principles, Models
ADDIE (framework), Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, ARCS Model, Merrill’s first principles of instruction, Kirkpatrick, Bloom's Taxonomy, Constructivism, CIP, Universal Design for Learning, Quality Matters.
ID Theories & Models
Other
Prompt Engineering, OER, Data Visualization, UI and UX.
Presenter, Quizmaker, Studio, Replay, Microsoft Suite.
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Other Tools
LMS
Canvas, Totara, SharePoint.
LMS
Soft Skills
Empathetic, Detail-oriented, Creative Thinking, Collaborative Communication Skills.
Softskills
Education
August 2023 - December 2024
Tampa, FL
July 2017 - April 2019
Pune, India
July 2014 - March 2017
Kolhapur, India
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
The University of Tampa (UTampa)
Master of Science in Organic Chemistry
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
GPA: 3.94
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Shivaji University (SUK)
GPA: 3.88
Work Experience
May 2023 - August 2023
Troy, MI (Remote)
August 2023 - Present
Tampa, FL
August 2021 - July 2023
Pondicherry, India
February 2021 - August 2021
Delhi, India
January 2020 - January 2021
Pune, India
Altair Engineering Inc. - eLearning Intern
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Developed multimedia assets using Rise 360, Camtasia, and Wistia and incorporated AI voices to create a more dynamic learning experience for students.
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Provided feedback on accessibility and instructional design, with 60% of suggestions successfully implemented in course development.
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Managed content export for a Chatbot project, ensuring efficient content management.
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Collaborated with team members to review existing courses in the LMS and provide valuable feedback on design and implementation.
The Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies (UTampa Online) - Graduate Assistant
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Evaluating students' learning needs for the online environment at the UTampa to support experiential learning.
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Assisting supervisor Instructional Designers with course planning and development to create high-quality, rigorous courses.
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Collaborating with faculty to develop their courses on Canvas LMS for the following Spring, Fall, and Summer terms.
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Attending the Online Course Design and Development Cohorts to contribute towards various milestones in creating online courses.
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Strategizing with other GAs and student employees to successfully implement ID strategies to achieve project objectives.
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Record-keeping tasks of the supervisors for Project Management to analyze if every objective and deliverable is achieved.
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Contributing to developing and enhancing the Faculty Online Teaching Support course on Canvas to make it concise yet comprehensive.
Integra Software Services, Higher Education - Academic Content Writer
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Created Alt-Text for educational material (graphs, charts, images) of Pearson and Wiley to make them accessible for special students.
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Curated Alt-Text for multidisciplinary subjects like engineering, medicine, mathematics, psychology, and so on (Higher Education).
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Advised use of SMILES string for chemistry Alt-Text, which, on implementation, decreased the time spent creating Alt-Text by 70%.
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Researched automation tools for creating Alt-Text for chemical structures to address the challenges and contribute to the company’s goals.
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Collaborated with IT developers to provide subject information and objectives to create an automated tool-generating chemistry Alt-Text.
Evelyn Learning Systems - Subject Matter Expert Chemistry
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Created Alt-Text for educational material (graphs, charts, images) of Pearson and Wiley to make them accessible for special students.
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Curated Alt-Text for multidisciplinary subjects like engineering, medicine, mathematics, psychology, and so on (Higher Education).
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Advised use of SMILES string for chemistry Alt-Text, which, on implementation, decreased the time spent creating Alt-Text by 70%.
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Researched automation tools for creating Alt-Text for chemical structures to address the challenges and contribute to the company’s goals.
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Collaborated with IT developers to provide subject information and objectives to create an automated tool-generating chemistry Alt-Text.
UpThink EduTech Services - Subject Matter Expert Chemistry
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Assisted learners through online tutoring platforms such as Brainfuse, SmartThinking, and Bartleyby to resolve their academic doubts.
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Interacted with learners through chat to motivate and guide them through their academic problems (General and Organic Chemistry; K 12).
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Managed two to three students simultaneously by implementing effective strategies to share responsibilities with other SMEs.
