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I'm Arika Jackson, a dedicated, ambitious instructional designer and educational technology specialist with 14 years of progressive experience designing instructional materials for diverse populations. I collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and meaningful training solutions that align with learning goals. I strive to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training and learning environments for lifelong learners; I leverage multiple forms of learning and lead initiatives to train colleagues and stakeholders, continuously improving course quality and teaching strategies.…I'm Arika Jackson, a dedicated, ambitious instructional designer and educational technology specialist with 14 years of progressive experience designing instructional materials for diverse populations. I collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and meaningful training solutions that align with learning goals. I strive to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training and learning environments for lifelong learners; I leverage multiple forms of learning and lead initiatives to train colleagues and stakeholders, continuously improving course quality and teaching strategies.

Arika Jackson

Instructional Designer, Online Trainer, Content Creator, +2

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I'm Arika Jackson, a dedicated, ambitious instructional designer and educational technology specialist with 14 years of progressive experience designing instructional materials for diverse populations. I collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and meaningful training solutions that align with learning goals. I strive to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training and learning environments for lifelong learners; I leverage multiple forms of learning and lead initiatives to train colleagues and stakeholders, continuously improving course quality and teaching strategies.…I'm Arika Jackson, a dedicated, ambitious instructional designer and educational technology specialist with 14 years of progressive experience designing instructional materials for diverse populations. I collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and meaningful training solutions that align with learning goals. I strive to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training and learning environments for lifelong learners; I leverage multiple forms of learning and lead initiatives to train colleagues and stakeholders, continuously improving course quality and teaching strategies.

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I’m Arika Jackson, a dedicated, ambitious instructional designer and educational technology specialist with 14 years of progressive experience designing instructional materials for diverse populations. I collaborate with subject matter experts to develop needs assessments and meaningful training solutions that align with learning goals.

I strive to create engaging, accessible, and impactful training and learning environments for lifelong learners; I leverage multiple forms of learning and lead initiatives to train colleagues and stakeholders, continuously improving course quality and teaching strategies.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Instructional Designer at Concorde Career Colleges

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and developed high-quality online and hybrid course content, collaborating with SMEs to ensure alignment with learning outcomes. Led faculty development programs and training on online teaching strategies and instructional tools. Managed course builds and coordinated policies for online learning technologies, ensuring accessibility and adherence to quality standards.

Instructional Technology Coach / Instructional Designer / Trainer at Huntsville City Schools

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Designed and led training programs for learners with varied skills; conducted needs analyses to create customized educational materials; promoted more effective technology use among staff and stakeholders; created over 100 multimedia resources; facilitated LMS training and supported new initiatives.

Educator / Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer at Decatur City Schools

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Developed customized learning programs with differentiated paths; assessed learning outcomes; tracked progress and collaborated with co-instructors to meet targets; designed training activities for knowledge transfer and built subject matter expertise.

Educator / Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer at Jefferson County Public Schools

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2017

Improved math and reading proficiency by assessing comprehension and creating 70+ customized assessments; reorganized content for diverse audiences; designed and executed training activities; developed job aids and performance support documents.