Mussie B.

Araya
Cell: 408-396-9787
Address: San Jose, CA
Email: ​araya.mussie@gmail.com
E-Portfolio: ​http://mussiearaya.weebly.com

SUMMARY

An Instructional Designer-Educator-Trainer ​with a wealth of experience in designing, developing, and implementing

curriculum and training in academic and corporate settings in both instructor led and web based formats. Nine years
classroom experience in both pedagogy and andragogy. Five years of training experience in corporate settings. Working
experience in learning management systems ( Moodle and Saba).

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Instructional design ● Evaluation ● Project management

● eLearning development ● Software simulation ● Strategizing
● Task Analysis ● ADDIE model ● Prototyping
● Storyboarding ● SAM Model

KEY DESIGN SKILLS

● Analysis of learners’ needs including job related performance problems.

● Application of the ADDIE model to implement instructional strategies.
● Sound knowledge of Learning and instructional theories including adult learning theories.
● Writing measurable learning objectives.
● Selection of theory based instructional strategies.
● Development and implementation of key skill activities focused on problem solving skills.
● Individualized curriculum development for special needs students to support skill development, school readiness
and communication purposes in the business world.

KEY DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

● Storyboarding ● Chunking ● Scenario based learning

and branching
● Software Simulation ● Prototyping ● Gamified learning

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● E-learning tools​: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Evolve, Camtasia, PPT, Keynote
● Web​: HTML5, CSS
● Screen Capture​: Open Broadcast software, SnagIt, Articulate Replay, Giphy Capture
● Photo Editing​: Photoshop, Preview, Paint
● Video Editing​: Screenflow, Premier Pro, Camtasia, Handbrake
● Audio​: Audacity, Adobe Auditions
● MS Office​: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
● MacOS​: Keynote, Pages, Preview
● Google: ​Docs, Drive
● Adobe Creative Cloud: ​PhotoshopCC, Adobe IllustratorCC, Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro (2017)

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EDUCATION

● Graduate certificate​ in Instructional design, University of Wisconsin-Stout 2016

● BA in Education​, University of Asmara, Eritrea, 2003

WORK EXPERIENCE

Google ​(Via Cognizant) ​(05/2019-Present)

● Designed and developed a web based training for Google Pay, Google Fi and Google My Business agents.

Apple (Via Synergis) ​(03/2018-04/2019)

● Designed and developed a web based and instructor led training for Apple Map editors.

Intel (Via Akraya Inc) ​(10/2017- 11/2017)

● Designed and developed ILT and CBT for current and would be hires of Intel Sports Group.

Instructional designer​ and Data Center Security: ​Infomart Data Centers (06/2013- 10/2017)

● Identified training needs and developed instructional solutions for performance related problems.

Tutor​: ​San Jose City College ​ (09/2013-06/2014)

● Worked with students with reading and writing deficiencies on reading and writing strategies.

Teacher​: ​Ministry of Education​, ​Eritrea (09/2002-02/2008)

● Designed, developed, localized, assessed, and implemented curriculum and instruction for K-12 learners.

Hagos International School​, ​Asmara (02/2008 - 06/2009)

● Redesigned, localized and implemented curriculum and instruction for diverse learners.

Asmara English School​, ​Asmara (Summers: 09/2009 – 07/2011)

● Designed, developed and implemented curriculum and instruction for young and adult learners.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Earned certificates in ​Technical writing, Effective Communication, Visual Design, UX design, Graphic design,
Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline and more.
● Basic CPR, AED and First Aid training with certificates from the American Heart Association.

VOLUNTEER WORK (Instructional Designer)

P. S.​ ​I Love You Foundation (07-2016-12/2016)

Freedom Through Choice Foundation (12/2016- 02/2017)

LANGUAGES
● Fluent in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna