Heather Martinez

Heather Martinez

Hearing Itinerant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructional Designer | E-Learning Developer | Articulate Storyline | Designing and Developing for your best learning experience | Team Player | Detail Oriented | Reliable | Compassionate

  • Education

    • NIU

      2008 - 2010
      MA Educational Technology

      Received a 4.0 GPA

    • Applied Instructional Design Academy

      2022 - 2023
      Instructional Design
    • MacMurray College

      2002 - 2004
      Bachelors in Art Deaf Education
    • Saint Francis University

      2021 - 2022
      Teaching Endorsement Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4.0 GPA
  • Experience

    • SEDOM

      Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
      Hearing Itinerant

      I worked between 17 schools teaching students who have a hearing loss 1:1.

    • Summit Schools Inc.

      Aug 2010 - Oct 2022
      Technology Specialist / Special Education Teacher

      • Ran stakeholder meetings for the purposes of task analysis specific to core job skills.• Consulted SMEs and fellow team members to identify best learning formats, and then create instructionally sound learning experiences accordingly, for a specific set of learners and/or learning goals.• Collected data in order to analyze evolving learner needs and track progress toward desired learning outcomes.• Demonstrated compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines while managing sensitive materials. Show less

    • East Aurora School District 131

      Dec 2014 - Jun 2023
      Technology Teacher

      • Collaborated with the technology team to design and implement innovative curriculum that was incorporated enterprise-wide which increased student knowledge of technology by 80%. • Created job aids to streamline and simplify technological processes for employees using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, screen sharing, and Canva thus increasing staff comfort level and productivity. • Analyzed data from team created formative assessments to pinpoint areas for performance improvement to increase student skill level by 70%.• Boosted colleagues’ productivity by implementing on-demand micro-learning strategies to close gaps in colleagues’ knowledge due to new technology tools being implemented. • Transitioned from Instructor Led Training to Virtual Instructor Led Training during the pandemic. Show less

    • Self Employed

      Jun 2023 - now
      Professional Development

      I am developing strong e-learning modules using Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, and Vyond. I am using this time to strengthen my abilities.

    • ALDI USA

      Sept 2023 - now
      Training and Development Instructional Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary on the Board of Directors

      Issued by Responders Retreat on May 2019
      Responders RetreatAssociated with Heather Martinez