I've never met a rabbit hole I didn't want to dive into—luckily, I'm also good at surfacing with useful insights, eager to share what I've learned. As an educator-turned-instructional designer, I craft clear, engaging, and purposeful learning experiences. With advanced training in historical research and over a decade of university-level teaching, I bring both a creative, flexible mindset and a well-honed analytical eye to every project. Whether reimagining existing materials or creating new ones, I know how to ask the right questions, break things down, and translate information into something engaging and useful for real learners. My roots are in the humanities, but I’m passionate about technology’s creative possibilities. I’ve long paired writing with visual storytelling—using my own photography or sourced images to enliven content—and I’m now diving deeper into tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and the Affinity suite to create polished, engaging experiences. I take a particular pleasure in working with graphic design tools. As a lifelong storyteller who is good with words but barely able to draw a straight line, the ability to create my own illustrations is hugely satisfying! I’m intrigued by the possibilities of generative AI and actively building my skillset in this area. Beyond teaching, I’ve consulted for academic publishers and edtech companies, offering in-depth analysis of textbooks, adaptive learning platforms, and LMS-based materials. I collaborated with product teams to evaluate user experience, suggest improvements, and refine content. My feedback was often recognized for its clarity and practical insight, with several suggestions implemented. My passion is rooted in the thrill of the deep dive—the research, the avenues of endless learning. But the greatest satisfaction comes in forging raw information into actionable, accessible knowledge, crafting those insights into compelling narratives that truly resonate. Building on this passion, I'm eager to contribute my analytical insight and design experience to learning and development initiatives across diverse sectors.…I've never met a rabbit hole I didn't want to dive into—luckily, I'm also good at surfacing with useful insights, eager to share what I've learned. As an educator-turned-instructional designer, I craft clear, engaging, and purposeful learning experiences. With advanced training in historical research and over a decade of university-level teaching, I bring both a creative, flexible mindset and a well-honed analytical eye to every project. Whether reimagining existing materials or creating new ones, I know how to ask the right questions, break things down, and translate information into something engaging and useful for real learners. My roots are in the humanities, but I’m passionate about technology’s creative possibilities. I’ve long paired writing with visual storytelling—using my own photography or sourced images to enliven content—and I’m now diving deeper into tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and the Affinity suite to create polished, engaging experiences. I take a particular pleasure in working with graphic design tools. As a lifelong storyteller who is good with words but barely able to draw a straight line, the ability to create my own illustrations is hugely satisfying! I’m intrigued by the possibilities of generative AI and actively building my skillset in this area. Beyond teaching, I’ve consulted for academic publishers and edtech companies, offering in-depth analysis of textbooks, adaptive learning platforms, and LMS-based materials. I collaborated with product teams to evaluate user experience, suggest improvements, and refine content. My feedback was often recognized for its clarity and practical insight, with several suggestions implemented. My passion is rooted in the thrill of the deep dive—the research, the avenues of endless learning. But the greatest satisfaction comes in forging raw information into actionable, accessible knowledge, crafting those insights into compelling narratives that truly resonate. Building on this passion, I'm eager to contribute my analytical insight and design experience to learning and development initiatives across diverse sectors.WWWW…