Hi, I'm Hannah Benson. I'm a Dynamic Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience creating engaging eLearning solutions. I specialize in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360, and I excel at managing multiple projects to deliver on-time results. My work has led to a 75% increase in learner success through targeted instructional design strategies, and I've completed projects from end-to-end. I'm passionate about fostering user-centered learning environments and learner engagement, and I love applying innovative ideas to close skill gaps and drive measurable behavioral change.

Hannah Benson

Hi, I'm Hannah Benson. I'm a Dynamic Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience creating engaging eLearning solutions. I specialize in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360, and I excel at managing multiple projects to deliver on-time results. My work has led to a 75% increase in learner success through targeted instructional design strategies, and I've completed projects from end-to-end. I'm passionate about fostering user-centered learning environments and learner engagement, and I love applying innovative ideas to close skill gaps and drive measurable behavioral change.

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Hi, I’m Hannah Benson. I’m a Dynamic Instructional Designer with over 5 years of experience creating engaging eLearning solutions. I specialize in Articulate Rise and Storyline 360, and I excel at managing multiple projects to deliver on-time results.

My work has led to a 75% increase in learner success through targeted instructional design strategies, and I’ve completed projects from end-to-end. I’m passionate about fostering user-centered learning environments and learner engagement, and I love applying innovative ideas to close skill gaps and drive measurable behavioral change.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Corporate Trainer / Foreign English Staff at Sichuan University
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010
Authored the university’s first EFL Teaching Handbook; delivered large-scale in-person instruction increasing learner proficiency by 10%; applied adult-learning best practices and facilitated cross-functional collaboration.
Adjunct Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Developed differentiated writing and research modules using Google Suite and Microsoft Office; delivered reading, writing, listening and project-based modules across varied proficiency levels; organized Onboarding Orientation and diagnostic for over 120 learners.
Department Lead / ESL Teacher at Wayland-Cohocton Central Schools
November 1, 2015 - February 1, 2019
Established ESL department; led internal social media campaign and collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders to guide design; used state assessments to inform curriculum decisions; materials closed learner skill gaps by 75% and included inclusive design; mentored faculty on WCAG standards, improving learner performance by 35%.
Freelance Instructional Designer at Various
May 1, 2018 - Present
Engineered interactive eLearning modules using Articulate Rise and Storyline 360 with simulations, branching scenarios, and knowledge checks; managed 8+ concurrent contracts with on-time delivery; conducted SME interviews across time zones; produced narrated audio with Reaper, edited video in Camtasia, and designed graphics in Canva; integrated assets into Rise and Canva courses; managed CRM pipeline.
Curriculum Developer / ESL Tutor at Bridge Tower International Group
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Developed eLearning course modules on company LMS; trained on-site educators in module facilitation via Zoom; coordinated project schedules and deliverables for 30 live remote classes with on-time launches.

Education

Master of Education at Longwood University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts at Taylor University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

North Carolina Teaching License
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services