Friendly and energetic 2nd grade (type 04) with twelve years teaching in the Chicago Public School System. I am also a resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired educational outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies and materials offerings.