I am a seasoned Instructional Designer with over a decade of experience in education, instructional design, and game-based learning. I specialize in connecting learning objectives, content and interaction. fostering meaningful educational experiences for learners of all ages.Key Accomplishments:- Delivered award-winning game-based learning: Led the design and development of Periodic Rescue, a STEM-focused Minecraft Education world, which reached over 10,000 educators and students globally and earned the 2023 Horizon Prize for Education. Find it on Minecraft Education Lessons - https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/periodic-rescue- Boosted student engagement: Designed over 50 interactive sandboxes, mini-games, and AR/VR components for career education courses, significantly improving student engagement and receiving universally positive feedback from teachers and students.- Gamified curriculum to boost student engagement: Developed innovative gamification strategies for courses at the Center for Talented Youth, including creating interactive games and activities that increased student participation to 100% and improved the overall quality of work by 50%.- Beyond my professional achievements, I am an expert at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project KPIs, deliverables, and timelines. Whether it's designing interactive games for K-12 students or conducting professional development for educators, I thrive on building solutions that are accessible, engaging, and aligned with educational standards such as CCSS and NGSS.Let’s Connect! I am always open to discussing how technology and game-based learning can improve engagement and educational outcomes. If you're looking to explore potential collaborations or simply share insights into game-based education and the latest in K-12 instructional design and pedagogy, feel free to connect with me. Together, we can create meaningful and lasting impacts in the world of education.