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I'm Sara Oliver Gordus, a creative, forward-thinking content developer and instructional designer who builds learning experiences across print, digital, and online environments. I collaborate with publishers, EdTech companies, and educators to craft, edit, and structure content that aligns with learning outcomes and standards, while guiding cross-functional teams toward timely, high-quality results. Over my career, I have designed and managed products from textbooks to interactive modules and assessments. I excel at turning complex topics into accessible learning experiences, increasing activations and registrations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.…I'm Sara Oliver Gordus, a creative, forward-thinking content developer and instructional designer who builds learning experiences across print, digital, and online environments. I collaborate with publishers, EdTech companies, and educators to craft, edit, and structure content that aligns with learning outcomes and standards, while guiding cross-functional teams toward timely, high-quality results. Over my career, I have designed and managed products from textbooks to interactive modules and assessments. I excel at turning complex topics into accessible learning experiences, increasing activations and registrations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Sara Oliver Gordus

Writer, Instructional Designer, Content Strategist, +1

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I'm Sara Oliver Gordus, a creative, forward-thinking content developer and instructional designer who builds learning experiences across print, digital, and online environments. I collaborate with publishers, EdTech companies, and educators to craft, edit, and structure content that aligns with learning outcomes and standards, while guiding cross-functional teams toward timely, high-quality results. Over my career, I have designed and managed products from textbooks to interactive modules and assessments. I excel at turning complex topics into accessible learning experiences, increasing activations and registrations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.…I'm Sara Oliver Gordus, a creative, forward-thinking content developer and instructional designer who builds learning experiences across print, digital, and online environments. I collaborate with publishers, EdTech companies, and educators to craft, edit, and structure content that aligns with learning outcomes and standards, while guiding cross-functional teams toward timely, high-quality results. Over my career, I have designed and managed products from textbooks to interactive modules and assessments. I excel at turning complex topics into accessible learning experiences, increasing activations and registrations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Available to hire

I’m Sara Oliver Gordus, a creative, forward-thinking content developer and instructional designer who builds learning experiences across print, digital, and online environments. I collaborate with publishers, EdTech companies, and educators to craft, edit, and structure content that aligns with learning outcomes and standards, while guiding cross-functional teams toward timely, high-quality results.

Over my career, I have designed and managed products from textbooks to interactive modules and assessments. I excel at turning complex topics into accessible learning experiences, increasing activations and registrations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

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Beginner

Beginner

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Beginner

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Beginner

Work Experience

Print and Digital Content Developer, Instructional Designer, Content Strategist, and Writer at Self-employed (Independent Contractor)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Design and develop print and digital content for education and trade markets; nonfiction content development; interactive digital learning; collaborative project management; K-12 and higher-ed course design; assessment writing; literary editing; adapt print content for online programs; write assessment questions; assist university professors with online Blackboard courses; align content to learning outcomes and APA/MLA standards; edit a series of one-act plays.

Senior Product Developer, Higher Education, Social Sciences at McGraw-Hill Education

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Designed and developed academic content for higher education social science markets; led product vision via market research; applied instructional design and learning theories; edited textbooks; produced digital products (e-books, adaptive tools, videos); created assessments and instructor's manuals; recruited, trained, and managed SMEs, freelancers, digital/print vendors, reviewers, and interns; led customer-facing activities (focus groups, product demos); developed interactive maps and a textbook replacement project; drove increases in digital activations by 140,000 (over 39%); contributed to market-focused strategy and launch efforts.

Digital Editor, Composition, Literature, and Technical Communication at Pearson Education

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Product champion and editorial lead for digital products in composition, literature, and technical communication markets; developed written and multimedia content for e-books and interactive online spaces; managed contributing authors, media vendors, accuracy checkers, and copyeditors; coded HTML and CSS; led initiatives to increase user registrations for online learning spaces and course products.

Media Editor, English at Pearson Education

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Developed written and multimedia content for various online educational products for the higher-ed English market; signed and managed contributing authors, media vendors, accuracy checkers, and copyeditors; led HTML/CSS coding efforts and digital content expansion.

Associate Editor, Statistics at Pearson Education

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Project manager for key statistics projects (new titles and revisions); received Top Performer Award (2007); contributed to sales growth (11.2% increase from 2006–2007).

Assistant Editor, Statistics at Pearson Education

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Project manager for an AP Statistics textbook revision used by 500 high schools; designed an adjunct instructor outreach program with a support website, audio supplements, and focus group/conference engagement.

Editorial Assistant, Statistics at Pearson Education

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Supported marketing collaboration for promotional and sales strategies; conducted market research including focus groups at professional conferences; coordinated editorial systems and freelancers.