Kimberly Chapman
Instructional Designer
Chicago, IL
About
Dedicated instructional designer with over 10 years of experience designing engaging, interactive courses and online instructional training. Champion of learner-centered design, with proven success in developing learning experiences that achieve desired post-learning outcomes. Technology enthusiast with extensive knowledge of front-end development, multimedia design software, and course development software. Valued team member with a track record of successful cross-departmental collaboration, empathetic leadership, and maintaining strong client relationships.
Work Experience
Everspring Partners
September 2021 - Present
Instructional Designer
Create innovative online graduate courses for our university partners– collaborating with faculty to align content with learning objectives, build assessments, and create opportunities for interaction and authentic learning
Develop multimedia and interactive components, in collaboration with creative services, to increase engagement and comprehension
Design online instructional trainings for internal and external use
Apply knowledge of front-end programming, course development software/platforms (e.g., Storyline 360, Rise 360, Canvas, etc.), and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) to develop courses and instructional materials
Freelance Design Services
September 2020 - August 2021
Learning Designer
Designed web applications and online curricula for clients in need of a learning design expert with a strong background in interactive learning design, curriculum & instruction, accessibility, and front-end development
Performed comprehensive needs assessments to identify design solutions that addressed clients' pains, gains, and needs
Established and maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project life cycles
Chicago Public Schools
August 2018 - June 2019
Accessibility Designer
Applied advanced knowledge of learning technologies to design multimedia instruction, support student learning processes, measure student success, and inform next instructional moves
Developed and implemented new assistive technology tools: including a tool that provided students with auto-logins for all of their applications, and the use of student-designed software tutorials
Created a method for data analysis that used a word frequency counter to enable teachers to quickly identify student growth across multiple assessments and data sources
Orchestrated end-to-end design of an exemplar experiential learning and technology unit that was later adopted district-wide
Chicago Public Schools
August 2011 - June 2019
Lead Special Education Teacher & District Mentor
Designed and delivered engaging, interactive curricula that leveraged student strengths: to achieve individualized learning goals and master common core standards
Trained student teachers, assigned as a coach for teachers placed on performance plans, and served as a new hire mentor: responsible for supporting the onboarding process for new hires
Provided professional development on inclusive practices and multimodal learning
Established programs to support parents and to improve coordination between in-school and at-home learning
Chicago Youth Programs
June 2016 - June 2017
Senior Instructional Designer
Led the design and implementation of Chicago Youth Program's early literacy program, for children ages 3-6
Trained parents and community volunteers on how to facilitate sessions, utilize instructional materials, monitor progress, and record data using spreadsheets
Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design
- Multimedia Development
- Product Mock-ups & Prototyping
- Web Accessibility
- UI/UX Design
- User Journeys
- Agile Methodologies
- Inter-department Collaboration
- Building Strong Client Relationships
- Critical Problem Solving
- Project Management
Technological Skills
- Web Design & Front-end Programming:
- HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Python GUI (Tkinter)
- Utilizing Design Software to Create Multimedia Assets:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), Camtasia, iMovie
- Designing Courses, and Online Instructional Trainings Using Instructional Design Software/Platforms:
- Articulate (Storyline and Rise 360), Canvas
- Using Project Management Software to Manage Project Workflows and Communicate Across Teams:
- Jira, Smartsheet, Projector, Slack
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Arts - MA, Learning Sciences, 2020
Honors: magna cum laude (GPA 4.0)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science - BS, Education: Special Education, 2010
Honors: Dean's List
Portfolio
Recent Projects
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Designing for Diverse Motor Needs
Fee For Service OIT
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Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Course Design
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International Data Protection Law
Course Design
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FERPA Training
Fee for Service Articulate Storyline OIT
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