INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Nashville, TN | · 931-636-7605 |
lzachau@gmail.com | ·LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-zachau/
SUMMARY
Multilingual educator turned instructional designer, proficient in utilizing educational technologies and platforms to develop interactive and engaging learning materials. Proactive problem-solver and effective collaborator, experienced in working with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
SKILLS
• Instructional Design • Camtasia • Vyond • ADDIE
• Storyboarding • Evaluation • Storyline
• Descript • Articulate Rise • Scripting • Adult Learning Theory • Fluent German
EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND WORKPLACE LEARNING
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, BOISE, ID
Graduate Certificate E-learning Development APRIL, 2023
MAY, 2010
M.A.Master of Arts, Instructional Systems Development/TESOL MAY, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
MAY, 2004
B.A.Bachelor of Arts, Art History MAY, 2004
FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE, LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE
MAY 2022 – AUGUST 2022
Training Specialist
Family Care Center Behavioral Health, REMOTE FEBRUARY 2024-PRESENT
Designed and developed training modules in Articulate Rise and Rise.com
Conducted needs analysis and interviews with subject-matter experts
Redesigned “Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health”
Instructional Design Intern AUGUST 2023-May 2024
Boise State University, REMOTE
Designed and developed explainer video and storyboard using Vyond and Wellsaid Labs and Camtasia.
Participated in the design sprint framing process to produce high level design document.
Applied adult learning and eLearning theory to create high engagement videos
Instructional Design Intern MAY 2022 – AUGUST 2022
WECKSELL LEARNING STUDIO, REMOTE
Designed e-learning materials for a client around workforce English for immigrant and refugee populations.
Developed storyboards, instructional assets, and resources, as well as student facing, interactive PowerPoint slide decks for workplace English.
Performed instructional design and development of both blended and self-paced interactive language learning materials.
Worked with key stakeholders to determine education needs and identifies activities and strategies to meet those needs, works with the team to develop and upgrade programs as needed.
MAY 2019-July 2022
Adjunct Graduate English Learner Education Professor MAY 2019 – PRESENT
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, REMOTE AND ONSITE, NASHVILLE, TN
Designed, developed and delivered the following graduate level, professional learning courses: Curriculum Design and Instruction for English Learners, Community and Culture in the ELL Classroom, Grammar For ELL Teachers.
FEBRUARY 2020-July 2022
Bloomboard Micro-credentials Assessor FEBRUARY 2020 – JULY 2022
BLOOMBOARD, REMOTE
Assessed and provided feedback for educator portfolios that demonstrated understanding of asynchronous micro-credential using rubrics aligned with the ADDIE framework.
August 2015-June 2017
English Language Development Instructional Coach AUGUST 2015 – JUNE 2017
OFFICE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NASHVILLE, TN
Developed in-person professional learning for teachers, schools and districts administrators.
Conducted needs assessment and tailored professional learning at multiple school sites.
Created professional learning aligned to learning objectives and school improvement plans around instructional strategies and saw a 75% increase in implementation.
Conducted extensive research and analysis on complex concepts, histories, and contemporary issues, providing comprehensive summaries and contextual information to support teachers in the effective implementation of curricula.
Created smart goals aligned with department mission and vision.
March 2013-May 2017
Professional Learning Facilitator MARCH 2013 – MAY 2017
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CHATTANOOGA, TN
Designed professional learning and training for teachers completing English Language Learner Certification coursework.
Oversaw the implementation of instructional strategies for English learners with an 80% rate in growth of discrete gains in data.
August 2010-June 2015
English Language Learner Teacher AUGUST 2010-JUNE 2015
HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, CHATTANOOGA, TN
May 2007-July 2008
Project Manager/ Program Manager MAY 2007 – -JULY 2008
BIKU LANGUAGE SCHOOL/ENGLISH IMMERSION WEEKS, ST. POELTEN, AUSTRIA
Conducted thorough analysis of learner needs and prior knowledge to inform the development of a comprehensive backwards planned curriculum.
Utilized backward design principles to create coherent and meaningful learning experiences that promote deep understanding and skill mastery.
Continuously evaluated and revised the instructional curriculum based on feedback, learner performance, and emerging educational trends.
October 2004-June 2007
English Teacher OCTOBER 2004-JUNE 2007
FULBRIGHT AUSTRIA/VIENNA BILINGUAL SCHOOLING, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR OTHER EXPERIENCE
English and Social Studies Teacher
WEST END IB MIDDLE SCHOOL, NASHVILLE, TN AUGUST 2017 – PRESENT
English Language Learner Teacher AUGUST 2010 – JUNE 2015
HAMILTON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS, CHATTANOOGA, TN
English Teacher OCTOBER 2004 – JUNE 2007
FULBRIGHT AUSTRIA/VIENNA BILINGUAL SCHOOLING, VIENNA, AUSTRIA