Christian Cota
Instructional Designer @ Kiddom
About
Passionate instructional designer with experience in edTech, K12, and environmental education industries. Known for strong creativity, collaboration, and communication. Adept at collaborating with leaders and SMEs to create engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. I love solving problems and bringing organizational visions to life! Strong foundation in eLearning authoring, graphic design, video editing, web design, ADDIE design model, and adult learning theory. Accomplishments: ●Collaborated with leaders and subject matter experts to develop and facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for teams of 50+ ●Created and delivered scalable onboarding resources to decrease staff turnover to an all-time low of under 3% and support a 20% growth in staffing ●Streamlined workflows and developed trainings for employees resulting in 30% improvements in KPIs amongst staff ● Produced and deployed instructional videos to achieve highest regional LMS engagement in a nationwide organization ●Leveraged design expertise and content knowledge to support the analysis and editing of 7 texts books to adhere to state standards. Strategized and executed the overhaul of 40+ learning modules to adapt curricula to new and rigorous learning targets.
United States
Las Vegas
Higher Education
Articulate Storyline, Learning Management Systems, E-Learning, Adobe Creative Suite, Coaching, Training & Development, Adobe Photoshop, Project Management Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Environmental Interpretation, Adobe Illustrator, Camtasia, Articulate 360, Budgeting, Youth Mentoring, Workshop Presentation, Lesson planning, Common Core State Standards, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Navigation
Experience
Instructional Designer
Kiddom
● Analyzing, authoring, and adapting over 200 instructional units to align with standards ● Supporting the adoption of 5+ STEM curricula such as OpenStax and Open Sci Ed in multiple states including Texas, Florida, and Tennessee ● Optimizing the interactivity, aesthetics, and accessibility of over 500 individual learning modules ● Generating and modifying graphics to support instruction ● Collaborating with an international team to meet tight deadlines
Content Coach
Acceleration Academy
United States
● Developing multimedia resources for an audience of 1,000+ learners, contributing to highest regional KPIs across a nationwide network of academies ● Creating and facilitating online and in-person trainings for a staff of 50+ ● Increasing role clarity, productivity, and retention of staff members through synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences ● Leveraging LMS and data analysis to manage cohorts of 150+ remote learners and achieve 150% of KPI quotas
Multimedia Specialist & Instructional Designer
●Producing interactive online courses, assessments, and instructional videos to identify and address knowledge gaps ● Designing logos, infographics, and websites to bring client visions to fruition
High School Chemistry Teacher
Explore Knowledge Academy
●Provided remote and in-person instruction for 100+ students ●Planned and facilitated engaging learning experiences and assessments
STEM Tutor
● Provided academic support to high school students
OHV Specialist
USDA Forest Service
● Surveyed trails and educated visitors of the Inyo National Forest.
Elementary Math Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
Explore Knowledge Academy
● Delivered in-person instruction to 30+ 2nd and 3rd grade students
Climbing Instructor and Route Setter
Vertical Hold Sport Climbing
San Diego, California, United States
● Facilitated instructional rock climbing courses for diverse groups of varying size, age, and ability levels. ● Maintained a safe, fun, and educational environment for participants to improve their skills and gain confidence. ●Onboarded new staff members to ensure adherence to operating procedures.
Nature Camp Co-Director
City of Arcata Parks & Recreation
Arcata, California, United States
● Developed programming for cohorts of 20+ students ● Collaborated with stakeholders including community members and city officials to meet education and budget goals ● Mentored junior camp counselors
Education
Western Governors University
Secondary Science Education
CodeAcademy
Computer Software Engineering
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