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I’m Amy Bell, a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in curriculum development and online learning. I leverage ADDIE, UDL, and TILT to design engaging, accessible learning experiences that work across online, hybrid, and on-campus environments. Over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross‑department curriculum redesigns at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 40% boost in student engagement and a 15% rise in course enrollment, while advancing equity and continuous improvement in digital education.…I’m Amy Bell, a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in curriculum development and online learning. I leverage ADDIE, UDL, and TILT to design engaging, accessible learning experiences that work across online, hybrid, and on-campus environments. Over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross‑department curriculum redesigns at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 40% boost in student engagement and a 15% rise in course enrollment, while advancing equity and continuous improvement in digital education.

Amy Bell

Instructional Designer, Presentation Designer, Online Trainer, +1

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I’m Amy Bell, a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in curriculum development and online learning. I leverage ADDIE, UDL, and TILT to design engaging, accessible learning experiences that work across online, hybrid, and on-campus environments. Over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross‑department curriculum redesigns at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 40% boost in student engagement and a 15% rise in course enrollment, while advancing equity and continuous improvement in digital education.…I’m Amy Bell, a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in curriculum development and online learning. I leverage ADDIE, UDL, and TILT to design engaging, accessible learning experiences that work across online, hybrid, and on-campus environments. Over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross‑department curriculum redesigns at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 40% boost in student engagement and a 15% rise in course enrollment, while advancing equity and continuous improvement in digital education.

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I’m Amy Bell, a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in curriculum development and online learning. I leverage ADDIE, UDL, and TILT to design engaging, accessible learning experiences that work across online, hybrid, and on-campus environments.

Over 20 years of experience, I’ve led cross‑department curriculum redesigns at Dallas College and Texas Woman’s University, delivering measurable outcomes such as a 40% boost in student engagement and a 15% rise in course enrollment, while advancing equity and continuous improvement in digital education.

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English

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Spanish; Castilian

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French

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Work Experience

Professor of History - Curriculum Design Lead at Dallas College

January 1, 2018 - Present

Led cross-departmental curriculum development and instructional design initiatives using backward design, UDL, and TILT models to enhance student engagement scores. Redesigned and launched accessible online course frameworks within Brightspace D2L adhering to WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards, enhancing digital learning experiences for over 300 students per semester. Developed interactive multimedia learning objects aligned with Universal Design for Learning principles, supporting various learning modalities. Revamped digital learning platforms, increasing student engagement by 40% and course completion rates by 25%.

Consultant - Instructional Design & Professional Development at Tarrant County College

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Designed and produced a multimedia professional development series on instructional design best practices, increasing faculty participation by 40% and satisfaction ratings by 25%. Developed modular learning resources using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Transparent Design (TILT), and culturally responsive pedagogy to enhance faculty effectiveness and learner engagement.

Professor of History - Core Assessment Lead at Dallas College

August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2018

Directed learning outcomes assessment for over 20 general education courses; aligned artifacts and rubrics with SACSCOC and THECB accreditation standards. Mentored over 30 faculty members on integrating backward design, curriculum mapping, and objective assessment, enhancing teaching effectiveness. Examined assessment practices across 20+ online programs and presented findings to fix curriculum and assessment misalignments improving alignment with learning objectives.

Professor of History - Equity & Belonging Lead at Dallas College

August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015

Led college-wide equity initiatives that impacted more than 500 students; reformed curriculum to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, resulting in a 15% rise in student satisfaction and engagement. Facilitated professional learning communities focused on anti-racist pedagogy and culturally responsive curriculum design, resulting in the implementation of numerous inclusive lesson plans. Developed DEI toolkits for faculty use, which boosted confidence in DEI implementation.

Professor of History - Student Success & Equity Initiatives Lead at Dallas College - Richland Campus

August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2011

Executed data-driven course redesigns incorporating equity-driven strategies and student success frameworks, achieving a 10% improvement in overall course completion and reduced achievement gaps. Championed inclusive course design by embedding culturally responsive pedagogy into over 90 modules, improving student engagement by 15%. Developed interactive online modules focused on learner-centered design, boosting faculty adoption of innovative teaching strategies and improving student knowledge retention by 18%.

Adjunct Faculty at Texas Woman's University

July 30, 2002 - July 30, 2007

Revamped curriculum for U.S. History courses, integrating interactive simulations and multimedia resources which increased student satisfaction scores significantly. Transformed hybrid and online courses using open educational resources (OER), raising student engagement and success rates by 20%.

Professor of History - Curriculum Design Lead at Dallas College

January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025

Led cross-department curriculum development and instructional design initiatives using backward design, UDL, and TILT to enhance student engagement across redesigned courses. Redesigned and launched accessible online course frameworks within Brightspace D2L, adhering to WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards, improving digital learning experiences for 300+ students per semester. Created 15+ interactive multimedia learning objects aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for online, hybrid, and in-person modalities. Revamped the digital learning platform by restructuring modules and integrating interactive elements, yielding a 40% increase in engagement and a 25% improvement in course completion rates.

Consultant - Instructional Design & Professional Development at Tarrant County College

January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025

Designed and produced a multimedia professional development series on instructional design best practices, increasing faculty participation by 40% and satisfaction ratings by 25%. Developed 4+ modular learning resources utilizing Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Transparent Design (TILT), and culturally responsive pedagogy to enhance faculty effectiveness and learner engagement.

Professor of History - Core Assessment Lead at Dallas College

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Directed learning outcomes assessment for 120+ general education courses; aligned artifacts and rubrics with SACSCOC and THECB accreditation standards. Mentored 30+ faculty members on integrating backward design, curriculum mapping, and objective assessment, enhancing teaching effectiveness. Improved student engagement by 25% and adjunct satisfaction by 40% in 3 departmental courses by creating interactive presentations and storyboards.

Professor of History - Equity & Belonging Lead at Dallas College - Richland Campus

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Catalyzed college-wide equity initiatives impacting 3000+ students; reformed curriculum to integrate DEI principles, ensuring consistent branding and resulting in a 15% rise in student satisfaction and engagement. Facilitated 10+ professional learning communities focused on anti-racist pedagogy and culturally responsive curriculum design, resulting in the implementation of 30+ new inclusive lesson plans. Composed and disseminated DEI toolkits for faculty use, with 92% of surveyed faculty reporting increased confidence in DEI implementation.

Professor of History - Student Success & Equity Initiatives Lead at Dallas College - Richland Campus

December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Executed data-driven course redesigns, incorporating equity-driven strategies and student success frameworks, achieving a 10% improvement in overall course completion and reduced achievement gaps. Championed inclusive course design by partnering with support teams, embedding culturally responsive pedagogy into 90+ modules and improving student engagement by 15%. Constructed five interactive online modules focused on learner-centered design, boosting faculty adoption of innovative teaching strategies and improving student knowledge retention by 18%.

Adjunct Faculty at Texas Woman's University

December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Revvamped curriculum for three U.S. History courses, integrating interactive simulations and multimedia resources, which raised average student satisfaction scores from 3.8/5 to 4.6/5 across all semesters. Transformed hybrid and online courses using open educational resources (OER), increasing student engagement and success rates by 20%.

Workshop Facilitator - Safe Zone Training at Dallas College

January 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025

Designed and facilitated professional programming on LGBTQ+ inclusion and cultural competency, managing budgeting and reaching 400+ employees and increasing participant-reported understanding by 90%. Produced multimedia training content to support digital accessibility and engagement, contributing to a 10% increase in faculty development participation.

Workshop Facilitator - Get Out: A Community Conversation at Texas Woman's University

January 1, 2019 - November 5, 2025

Designed and facilitated an interactive U.S. immigration history workshop incorporating digital simulations and debates, achieving a 90% satisfaction rating from over 500 attendees. Developed a virtual migration simulation for online learning modules, boosting participant engagement by 80%.

Workshop Curator - Harvest of Empire: A Community Conversation at Dallas College

January 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025

Curated an interactive U.S. immigration history workshop incorporating digital simulations and debates, achieving a 90% satisfaction rating from over 500 attendees. Developed a virtual migration simulation for online learning modules, increasing participant engagement by 80%.

Speaker/Facilitator - Thinking in College: Student Engagement Practices at Conference Event

January 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025

Presented scalable strategies to deepen student learning using growth mindset, metacognitive routines, and mindfulness techniques to over 200 educators. Shared personalized learning module designs informed by performance analytics, contributing to a 15% improvement in student outcomes and a 10% reduction in equity gaps.

Faculty Development Workshop - eCampus 101: How to Avoid the Jackson Pollock School of Online Course Design at Dallas College

January 1, 2016 - November 5, 2025

Created and facilitated a faculty development workshop with a full multimedia asset suite focused on online course structure, UX design, and learning coherence in LMS environments. Led a team of 20 designers and achieved a 94% participant satisfaction rate.