LAURA PINKSTON SHORT

Jacksonville, FL 32225 (504) 939-7027 pinknshort@gmail.com

Objective To seek a position within a company as an Instructional Designer or Curriculum

Specialist in the field of Training and Development Improvement utilizing e-Learning delivery
and technology.

Profile
Accomplished and versatile professional with a solid background in education and performance
development with experience in instructional design models. Proven ability to conceive and implement
effective instructional plans based on learner needs and capabilities. Effective communicator builds
relationships with people of all backgrounds and levels of responsibility. Served on and chaired numerous
educational committees. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and achieve educational objectives.

Education
Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

Masters of Science in Instructional Design & Technology

Walden University

12/2015
Minneapolis, MN

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology

Georgia Southern University

10/2014
Statesboro, GA

Bachelors of Science in Justice Studies

Georgia Southern University

07/2003
Statesboro, GA

Minor in Cultural Studies

10/2002

Programs Experience

Microsoft Office 2010 (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel)

Course Management Systems ( Matrix LMS, Blackboard, Wikispaces)
Screencasting (Jing, Screencast)
Computer Graphics (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, GIMP)
Audio ( Audacity,You Tube)
Animation (Articulate, Captivate, CamStudio, Prezi Presentations)
Multimedia Design/Video and Web Templates (Kompozer)

Skills Summary
Learner Assessment Curriculum Development Lesson Planning Performance & Improvement
Distance Learning Team Teaching Educational Technology Evaluations Instructional Design

Professional development
Knowledge of ADDIE model, Rapid Prototyping, HPT Models and HPI
Learning Solutions & Expo-Certification in Adapting Traditional Classroom Design for Virtual
Instruction (02/2015)

Instructional Design Programs Curriculum

Organizations, Innovations, and Change

Learning Theories and Instruction
Instructional Design
Advanced Instructional Design
Multimedia Design and Development
Foundations of Research
Distance Learning
Project Management in Education and Training
Program Evaluation
Capstone: Practical Application of Instructional Design

Professional Experience
HR Advantage Global, Jacksonville, FL
2014-Present
Instructional Designer
Determine and recommend potential enhancements to design, create, and implement online
training modules for clients using Learning Management Systems
Evaluate data of participants, implement participant based evaluation models for long-term
evaluation
Ensure the developmental success for employees and the organizational effectiveness
Demonstrate the ability to develop and document the instructional processes and procedures
Ability to adhere to the policies and procedures of organizational goals
Demonstrate effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills
Key Accomplishments:

Demonstrate effective communication skills and effective instructional delivery techniques

Implement training and development interventions for learners on the job-site

EDUCATE ONLINE, Baltimore, MD

05/2014-09/2015
Online Instructor
Host a classroom in which Common Core Standard curriculum is given in real time virtually
Implemented individual educational plans for students
Use of written communications via chat boxes and microphones permitting two-way transmission
of voice
Demonstrate the use of Higher Order Thinking Questioning and application of Blooms Taxonomy
Key Accomplishments:

Attend professional development workshops and utilization of stimulating classroom strategies

for student engagement
Ability to provide developmental feedback about individual learners and improvement
suggestions
Demonstrated the use of multimedia tools with graphics and audio

HUXTABLE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS, Jacksonville, FL

2009 - 2011

Tutor, Garden City Elementary School

Tutored fourth and fifth grade pupils in reading comprehension

Provided personal instruction for fourth and fifth grade reading comprehension and writing
students

Tutor, Pine Estates Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL

2009 - 2010

Provided personal instruction for fourth and fifth grade reading comprehension and writing
students

DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOLS, Jacksonville, FL

2008 - 2014

Teacher, Garden City Elementary School

Provide instruction to kindergarten, first, second, and fifth grade students in an urban
environment
Conduct student evaluations, develop and deliver lesson plans, maintain classroom discipline
Interface with parents, colleagues, and administration

Key Accomplishments:

Coordinate fieldtrips and student conferences

Initiated learning centers and other learning resources to support student development
Employed Math Investigations workshop model to present mathematical strategies