Dedra L. Wright, M Ed Email & Phone Number

Northern, Virginia, United States

Detail-oriented, solution-focused, problem-solving instructional designer with close to two decades of experience in teaching, training, and developing instructional materials and assessments. Understanding how to establish learning communities through conflict resolution, situational learning, e-learning and face-to-face trainings, etc., promoting performance improvement within education (K-12 and higher ed) and industry. Ability to use gaps/needs analysis to identify learning needs, ultimately tailoring unique learning interventions aligned to organizational goals. Self-directed, organized, and independent worker with the ability to create and adhere to timelines critical to team deliverables, while maintaining positive working relationships with all stakeholders. Proficient in currently trending graphic/multimedia and e-Learning authoring software, with the ability to quickly learn and train others in newly adopted technologies. Demonstrated experience with developing learning/training materials within a learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle etc. (as an administrator and user--critical to understanding user experience) and other course authoring tools. Uses understanding of learning models and instructional design best practices to create engaging user experiences.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Adjunct mathematics professor responsible for teaching all levels of mathematics, while providing faculty support in the development and running of the campus-wide math tutoring center.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Creates eLearning focused on Smartsheet products and updates for both internal and external stakeholders. Writes technical help articles and documents to assist internal and external stakeholders with understanding and troubleshooting within Smartsheet. Primary project - writing internal feature-specific technical guides for Customer Support within SmartSheet (Brandfolder, AI, Core App, Admin Center). The help articles that I write are published as customer-facing documents.

Analyzes content, organizes content, designs solutions, and writes storyboards, scripts, performance support, mobile learning and manuals, develops eLearning for facilitators, uses xAPI to collect learner data, Creates instructor-led trainings, Technical Editing (QC eLearning and eReads)Analyzes learning needs and partners with subject matter experts to provide input for course content. Writes effective learning objectives and coordinates performance assessments to measure training effectiveness. Ensures course materials are current and relevant to training needs. Tracks and analyzes the training programs effectiveness by examining learner's satisfaction levels, proficiency testing, and job performance improvement. Provides instruction and guidance to Facilitators. Knows how to use social media and collaborative tools to facilitate learning. Plans, organizes, and develops training curriculum, materials, job performance aids and programs to meet specific training needs. Uses consultative skills to commit projects and conduct needs analysis with clients to determine whether learning solutions are necessary or relevant. Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards. Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction. Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.

Maryland, United States

Developed course development process documents and a standard course template. Worked with subject matter experts within the NIH community, to produce course content in Canvas. Supported implementation of courses and troubleshooting technical issues. Provided mentorship and leadership to cultivate a novice instructional design team with course design and course management.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Served as the Online Virginia Network (OVN) instructional designer, responsible for assisting other participating VCCS schools with course development needs. Developed and managed mathematics, education, GIS, and Adobe Cloud courses.

Master Of Education - Med, Instructional Design And Technology And Graduate Certificate In Learning Technologies

Master Of Education - Med, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

Minor in English, Professional Writing