With a foundation in classroom teaching and advanced training through my Master’s in Instructional Design and Development, I’ve embarked on a journey that bridges creative passion with strategic thinking in learning experience design. This program honed my focus on simplicity, efficacy, and learner engagement, deepening my appreciation for systematic and reflective learning design beyond mere information presentation. My evolution underscores a commitment to impactful learning experiences, leveraging learning technologies, and targeted curriculum development to support career growth within the corporate sector.
As I look to the future, my aim is to blend hands-on roles in instructional design, learning architecture, and consulting with a strategic leadership vision. This approach allows for direct learner engagement and contributes to organizational learning and development efforts. My journey from a classroom teacher to an experienced instructional designer equipped with a Master’s degree prepares me for this dual path—enhancing learning experiences for immediate impact while paving the way for leadership in shaping training strategies. My goal is to remain at the forefront of instructional design, continuously exploring new methodologies and technologies to craft learning solutions that are not just informative but fundamentally enriching.
Why leave the classroom?
Seeking a new direction for my skills, I transitioned from academia to the corporate sector, driven by a desire for varied experiences and continued growth. With no interest in a path to school administration, the corporate world presents diverse projects and collaboration opportunities, enriching my professional journey.
Skills honed in education—flexibility, adaptability, and conflict management—proved invaluable. The dynamic nature of corporate projects demands these skills, emphasizing the importance of communication and teamwork in overcoming challenges.
Exploring the academia-corporate divide, I found both parallels and distinctions. While academia focuses on knowledge, corporate learning emphasizes skill application in the workplace. Despite differing objectives and audiences, the core instructional skills remain transferable. Both sectors demand effective communication, time management, and a commitment to learning and improvement.
This journey underscores the adaptability of instructional skills across settings, advocating for a nuanced understanding of both academic and corporate learning environments. Blending the two has made me a better learning professional.