Freelancing Learning Experience Designer and Teaching Consultant. Creative thinker with 10+ years of experience and a passion for emerging tech and bold ideas in adult education.…

Nora Sophie Schröder

Freelancing Learning Experience Designer and Teaching Consultant. Creative thinker with 10+ years of experience and a passion for emerging tech and bold ideas in adult education.…

Available to hire

Freelancing Learning Experience Designer and Teaching Consultant. Creative thinker with 10+ years of experience and a passion for emerging tech and bold ideas in adult education.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at Wissensbrücke
August 1, 2025 - Present
Founder of an AI-powered knowledge transfer tool; leading development of an AI chatbot to transform onboarding materials into innovative onboarding courses; ensuring pedagogical soundness and alignment with client expectations; managing stakeholder engagement and project delivery.
Program Manager at Kommunal Campus
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
End-to-end course creation from needs analysis, concept, design to development, implementation, and evaluation; designing diverse learning formats (blended, micro-learning, synchronous, on-demand, adaptive); applying AI-powered approaches to learning for more personalized experiences; consulting teams on effective learning strategies.
Head of Instructional Design and Production at LVLTR Online School GmbH
February 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Managed and coordinated a team of instructional designers; oversaw development of interactive e-learning modules using Articulate; strategic planning to improve course quality and reach; ensured accessibility and LMS compatibility.
Instructional Designer at LVLTR Online School GmbH
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Created and enhanced interactive e-learning modules; developed detailed syllabi; produced multimedia-integrated training (text, audio, video, graphics, animations); implemented feedback loops and continuous improvement.
Head of Curriculum and Didactics at German Association for Peace and Conflict Studies
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Designed and implemented training programs with a strong didactic foundation; managed participants and supported speakers; introduced blended learning and accessibility principles.
Lecturer at University of Augsburg
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Conducted in-depth research on European politics and political science; communicated research findings; planned and structured course content to ensure a coherent and comprehensive learning program.
Adjunct Lecturer at Ulm University
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and delivered e-learning content as adjunct lecturer; taught and engaged students; supported online and hybrid learning formats.

Education

PhD in Social Sciences at University of Augsburg
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2023
Master of Arts in European Culture at University of Konstanz
October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2015
Visiting Research Scholar at University of California, Berkeley
August 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies at Leuphana University Lüneburg
October 1, 2009 - May 1, 2012

Qualifications

E-Learning Author Tools: Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise)
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
LMS Proficiency: Moodle, Docebo, LearnWorlds, Google Classroom
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Multimedia Content Integration for E-Learning Modules
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Accessible and Inclusive Learning Design
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment

Skills

Experience Level