Kim Walker

Experience

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  University of South Florida

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) and Virtual Instructional Team for Advancement of Learning (VITAL)Developed content and taught workshops to K-12 teachers on the effective integration of technology into all disciplines. Designed, scheduled, and conducted training sessions on computer software applications for USF faculty, staff, and students (WebCT, MS Office Products, HTML). Assisted university faculty in integrating technology into their classrooms utilizing WebCT interface through one-on-one training and workshops. Assisted with the development of web-based materials to support effective pedagogy for K-12 teachers’ integration of technology into the classroom. WUSF-TVDesigned and developed interactive TV educational content for USF-TV PBS science education series. Show less

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  Impact Design Technologies (Tampa, FL)

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Instructional Designer

  Co-founder. Designed and developed an instructional training program for police officers on “Detecting Drugged Drivers.”

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  Chabot-Las Positas Community College

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Instructor, Life Sciences

  Instructor of life science course in Ecology. Utilized Blackboard Course Management Software to extend communications with students and provide additional learning resources. Developed controversy-based approach to instruction culminating in student-led presentations and classroom debates.

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  Senior Learning Consultant

  Consultant with 25 + outpatient clinics at the Santa Clara Medical Center on performance, service, and workflow issues. Designed, developed, and delivered customized training based on individual department and staff needs related to customer service and communication. Created and conducted patient surveys for individual departments and analyzed medical center patient survey data to make recommendations for consulting and training. Certified as an “OZ Principle” team-building trainer and completed Bob Pike Training program. Show less

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  Agile Mind

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Instructional Designer

  As a consulting Instructional Designer for high school science and math topics, I bring scientific concepts to life for high school students, via interactive animation and visualization. Working with a team of nationally recognized authors, I contribute ideas and design for visualization and exceptional use of the online interactive medium. Responsibilities include:- Researching exceptional examples of visualization, bringing in new ideas- Reviewing authored content for opportunities to increase visualization and student interaction- Reviewing animation specifications for clarity, accuracy, and conformance to guidelines- Writing and reviewing of animation specfications- Ensuring that animations are scientifically accurate and represent the best way to illustrate the concept at hand, while conforming to Agile Mind style guidelines. Show less

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  Stanford Hospital and Clinics

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

  Program Manager/Education Specialist

  • Medical Education Instructional Design and Development• Medical Education Program Accreditation• Internal Reviews• Graduate Medical Education Research• Program Evaluation/Assessment

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  Stanford University School of Medicine

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2024

  Online Course Design, Development, Support, and Team Leadership • Collaborate with faculty partners and academic leadership to determine effective practices and technologies, and then lead the design and execution of evidence-based approaches to achieve desired leaner outcomes. • Design appropriate and sustainable plan for evaluation, consulting, design, and development that supports the Stanford Continuing Medical Education strategic plan. • Supervise and collaborate with a flexible course development and instructional media production team, with emphasis on aligning team skills, services, and task hierarchy to the strategic goals of Stanford Continuing Medical Education. • Collaborate with Continuing Medical Education (CME) Online Manager and CME Online Coordinator to foster course development and publication on the OpenEdX platform, with a focus on ensuring that the published course is compliant with CME accreditation requirements and educational standards. • Participate in International Educational partnerships via the co-creation, adaptation, and delivery of course-content and innovative technology projects. Show less

  • Learning Design and Evaluation Director

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Manager, Instructional Design and Production

    Dec 2015 - Nov 2021

  • Instructional Designer

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Learning Design by Kim, LLC

  Apr 2024 - now

  Learning Design Consultant in Medical Education

  Current Clients:American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry | aaap.org | Redesigning 23 courses on topics related to addiction medicine and patient careCedars-Sinai | cedars-sinai.org | Strategic consulting for medical educationOur mission:Develop high-quality e-learning courses for healthcare professionals and medical institutions to enhance education and training outcomesDesign innovative blended learning solutions for medical professionals and patients, improving overall learning experiencesCollaborate with healthcare professionals, universities, and medical institutions to create customized learning materials Show less