I am a dedicated Instructional Designer with more than 20 years of experience creating and evaluating training for adult learners across healthcare, higher education, K-12, and nonprofit settings. I am available for freelance work involving graphics and presentation tools. I scored at the Expert level in the LinkedIn Skills Assessment for Microsoft Powerpoint, and I regularly present helpful tips and guidelines to help others in my company become more proficient. I advocate strongly for digital accessibility and follow all Section 508/WCAG standards.

Val Sevilla

I am a dedicated Instructional Designer with more than 20 years of experience creating and evaluating training for adult learners across healthcare, higher education, K-12, and nonprofit settings. I am available for freelance work involving graphics and presentation tools. I scored at the Expert level in the LinkedIn Skills Assessment for Microsoft Powerpoint, and I regularly present helpful tips and guidelines to help others in my company become more proficient. I advocate strongly for digital accessibility and follow all Section 508/WCAG standards.

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I am a dedicated Instructional Designer with more than 20 years of experience creating and evaluating training for adult learners across healthcare, higher education, K-12, and nonprofit settings.

I am available for freelance work involving graphics and presentation tools. I scored at the Expert level in the LinkedIn Skills Assessment for Microsoft Powerpoint, and I regularly present helpful tips and guidelines to help others in my company become more proficient. I advocate strongly for digital accessibility and follow all Section 508/WCAG standards.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Instructional Designer at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead needs analysis and performance gap investigations with clinical and administrative SMEs; design, develop, and evaluate blended and asynchronous training aligned with adult learning theory; implement VR simulation training using CenarioVR for high-stakes clinical procedures; apply ADDIE methodology across the full instructional lifecycle; ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
Instructional Designer at Truman State University
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Designed interactive online modules using Articulate 360; conducted task analyses and developed performance support tools; ensured accessibility compliance across all courses.
Training Fellow at RightToBe.org
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Converted raw content into structured eLearning programs; designed onboarding and professional development curricula; developed interactive multimedia learning assets.
Designer and Educator at York County School Division
August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2021
Led blended learning initiatives and online course development; designed ADA/WCAG compliant digital accessibility training; conducted professional development for faculty and staff; served as district consultant on accessibility and instructional technology.
Adjunct Professor at Christopher Newport University
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2021
Taught undergraduate Spanish courses; designed multimedia instructional content and assessments.
English / Spanish / ESL Teacher at S.C. Lee Junior High School
August 1, 1994 - August 1, 1998
Taught English, Spanish, and ESL; developed and delivered curriculum and assessments to diverse learner populations.

Education

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction at Austin Peay State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English at Austin Peay State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
UDL Credentials Levels 1–3
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
ATD eLearning Training
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Camtasia Voyager & Explorer
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Virginia Teaching License
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services