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Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with 24 years of experience creating clear, engaging, and instructionally sound digital learning content for K–12 and adult learners. Skilled in breaking down complex processes using Special Education methodologies including task analysis, scaffolding, and forward/backward chaining, with structured skill acquisition and adult learning theory. Experienced in eLearning development, multimedia content creation, microlearning, LMS content management, and accessibility/compliance-aligned documentation. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration to transform technical subject matter into concise, interactive learning experiences.…Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with 24 years of experience creating clear, engaging, and instructionally sound digital learning content for K–12 and adult learners. Skilled in breaking down complex processes using Special Education methodologies including task analysis, scaffolding, and forward/backward chaining, with structured skill acquisition and adult learning theory. Experienced in eLearning development, multimedia content creation, microlearning, LMS content management, and accessibility/compliance-aligned documentation. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration to transform technical subject matter into concise, interactive learning experiences.

Heather Scussel

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Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with 24 years of experience creating clear, engaging, and instructionally sound digital learning content for K–12 and adult learners. Skilled in breaking down complex processes using Special Education methodologies including task analysis, scaffolding, and forward/backward chaining, with structured skill acquisition and adult learning theory. Experienced in eLearning development, multimedia content creation, microlearning, LMS content management, and accessibility/compliance-aligned documentation. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration to transform technical subject matter into concise, interactive learning experiences.…Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with 24 years of experience creating clear, engaging, and instructionally sound digital learning content for K–12 and adult learners. Skilled in breaking down complex processes using Special Education methodologies including task analysis, scaffolding, and forward/backward chaining, with structured skill acquisition and adult learning theory. Experienced in eLearning development, multimedia content creation, microlearning, LMS content management, and accessibility/compliance-aligned documentation. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration to transform technical subject matter into concise, interactive learning experiences.

Available to hire

Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with 24 years of experience creating clear, engaging, and instructionally sound digital learning content for K–12 and adult learners. Skilled in breaking down complex processes using Special Education methodologies including task analysis, scaffolding, and forward/backward chaining, with structured skill acquisition and adult learning theory.

Experienced in eLearning development, multimedia content creation, microlearning, LMS content management, and accessibility/compliance-aligned documentation. Bilingual (English/Spanish), with strong project management and stakeholder collaboration to transform technical subject matter into concise, interactive learning experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Content Quality Specialist at Various Educational Projects (Freelance/Contract)

January 1, 2018 - Present

Reviewed, edited, and improved curriculum and assessment materials for clarity, accuracy, and instructional alignment. Provided QA for digital learning modules to ensure consistency, accessibility, adherence to learning objectives, and content effectiveness. Supported teams with workflow documentation, SOP creation, and structured content organization, ensuring version control and content traceability across digital platforms.

Instructional Designer & Curriculum Developer at Orange County Public Schools

January 1, 2002 - Present

Designed curriculum, digital learning content, and assessments aligned to learning objectives and standards. Applied Special Education methodologies (task analysis, scaffolding, forward/backward chaining) to break down complex skills into clear, repeatable learning steps for eLearning modules. Developed LMS modules and hybrid/remote instructional routines, creating microlearning videos and structured digital instructional assets. Produced professional development materials, facilitator guides, and implementation resources for educators and instructional teams, and conducted content QA, alignment, and revision to ensure clarity and instructional effectiveness. Built bilingual (English/Spanish) instructional resources to increase access and learner reach, and collaborated cross-functionally with administrators and specialists to support district-wide learning initiatives while ensuring UDL/ADA/WCAG accessibility and compliance.