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Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston, Texas, I grew up in a bicultural and bilingual household where education was highly valued. This background has shaped the way I approach learning and communication and helps me create learning experiences that are accessible, relatable, and engaging for diverse audiences.
As a former educator, I bring more than a decade of experience designing and facilitating learning experiences. My transition into instructional design grew from a passion for creating meaningful educational experiences that support learning, performance, and behavior change.
Today, I design and develop learning solutions by combining instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and technology. I use approaches such as ADDIE and SAM to analyze learning needs, collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts, develop content, and create experiences that connect learning objectives to real-world performance.
My background in generative AI testing and red teaming has also strengthened my ability to analyze content, identify gaps, evaluate user experiences, and think critically about how people interact with technology. I bring that perspective into my instructional design work, particularly when developing technology-enabled and digital learning experiences.
I'm proficient in tools including Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise 360, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and WellSaid Labs.
When I'm not immersed in instructional design, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and gardening.
Applied Instructional Design Academy Credentials
The Applied Instructional Design Academy credential represents the completion of a nine-month instructional design program focused on instructional design fundamentals, Rise, Storyline, eLearning development, and the instructional design process.
The program included 400+ lessons, coaching, hands-on learning activities, practice, feedback, multiple revisions, and simulated client projects. As part of the program, I developed a professional portfolio demonstrating my ability to apply instructional design principles to real-world learning scenarios.
Learn more about the Applied Instructional Design Academy:
https://learningstrategyanddesign.com/jumpstart-sign-up/ref/238/
Technical and Professional Skills
Articulate Rise 360
Articulate Storyline 360
Vyond
Camtasia
Canva
WellSaid Labs
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Slack
Zoom
Adult Learning Design
ADDIE Model
SAM Model
Needs Analysis
Learner Analysis
eLearning Development
Blended Learning
Curriculum Development
Design Documents
Storyboarding
Collaboration with SMEs
Project Management
Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Work Experience and Education
Innodata
Generative AI Red Teaming Specialist
Welocalize
QA AI Generative Tester | Linguistic Subject Matter Expert
Various Independent School Districts
Dual Language Instructor | Bilingual Educator
Instructional Design, eLearning Development, Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise 360, Instructional Design Process, and Applied Instructional Design Certification
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Educational Counseling
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology