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Hi, I'm Mercedes Puerta, a passionate Learning Designer and Instructional Design. I specialise in creating engaging, data-driven digital learning experiences that are accessible and learner-centred. I enjoy applying instructional design models like ADDIE and using modern digital tools to help diverse audiences achieve their learning goals effectively. With a background in education and curriculum design, I have contributed to projects ranging from school onboarding solutions to microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners. I thrive on collaborating with educators and teams to design impactful, interactive content that supports learner success and staff development.…Hi, I'm Mercedes Puerta, a passionate Learning Designer and Instructional Design. I specialise in creating engaging, data-driven digital learning experiences that are accessible and learner-centred. I enjoy applying instructional design models like ADDIE and using modern digital tools to help diverse audiences achieve their learning goals effectively. With a background in education and curriculum design, I have contributed to projects ranging from school onboarding solutions to microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners. I thrive on collaborating with educators and teams to design impactful, interactive content that supports learner success and staff development.

Mercedes Puerta

Instructional Designer, Online Trainer, Content Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Mercedes Puerta, a passionate Learning Designer and Instructional Design. I specialise in creating engaging, data-driven digital learning experiences that are accessible and learner-centred. I enjoy applying instructional design models like ADDIE and using modern digital tools to help diverse audiences achieve their learning goals effectively. With a background in education and curriculum design, I have contributed to projects ranging from school onboarding solutions to microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners. I thrive on collaborating with educators and teams to design impactful, interactive content that supports learner success and staff development.…Hi, I'm Mercedes Puerta, a passionate Learning Designer and Instructional Design. I specialise in creating engaging, data-driven digital learning experiences that are accessible and learner-centred. I enjoy applying instructional design models like ADDIE and using modern digital tools to help diverse audiences achieve their learning goals effectively. With a background in education and curriculum design, I have contributed to projects ranging from school onboarding solutions to microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners. I thrive on collaborating with educators and teams to design impactful, interactive content that supports learner success and staff development.

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Hi, I’m Mercedes Puerta, a passionate Learning Designer and Instructional Design. I specialise in creating engaging, data-driven digital learning experiences that are accessible and learner-centred. I enjoy applying instructional design models like ADDIE and using modern digital tools to help diverse audiences achieve their learning goals effectively.

With a background in education and curriculum design, I have contributed to projects ranging from school onboarding solutions to microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners. I thrive on collaborating with educators and teams to design impactful, interactive content that supports learner success and staff development.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Microlearning Instructional Designer (Volunteer) at Rumie, Remote

April 30, 2024 - August 25, 2025

Designed 15 mobile-first microlearning modules tailored for Gen Z learners using interactive media and pop culture references, achieving 90% learner approval. Scripted concise learning content based on academic frameworks, resulting in 75% average completion rates. Enhanced learner engagement through storytelling techniques and collaborated with editorial and design teams to reduce revision cycles by 30%.

Learning Designer & Modern Languages Curriculum Specialist at Harris Federation, London

September 1, 2023 - Present

Redesigned the Spanish curriculum and resources from KS1 to KS3 to improve content flow and learning outcomes. Collaborated with educators federation-wide to standardise language learning content for various learner levels. Delivered targeted interventions, achieving 100% of Y11 students attaining grade 6+ in GCSEs with 80% reaching grade 7+. Designed training content for staff onboarding and professional development aligned with pedagogical standards.

Learning Designer & Trainee Teacher at Paddington Academy, London

July 31, 2023 - August 25, 2025

Created learner-centred lesson materials tailored to diverse learner profiles using Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Docs. Used formative and summative data tracked in Excel to evaluate performance and adapt content, resulting in consistent 2-grade average improvements. Conducted practitioner research projects on behaviour management and curriculum inclusion with adopted restorative practice strategies for teacher training.

Learning Designer & Trainee Teacher at Paddington Academy, London

September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023

Created learner-centered lesson materials using Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Docs, tailoring content to different learner profiles and integrating cultural perspectives to boost relevance and engagement. Used formative and summative data tracked in Excel to evaluate learner performance, identify knowledge gaps, and adapt content, resulting in consistent 2-grade average improvements across learner groups. Designed and conducted two practitioner research projects on behaviour management and curriculum inclusion; restorative practices were adopted as reference materials for teacher training.