Elizabeth M. Sanchez

ELIZABETH M. SANCHEZ- |-| linkedin.com//in/elizabeth-sanchez- INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER Innovative educator with 10+ years’ experience serving non-traditional and under-represented populations training for career readiness. Unapologetically competitive and focused on engaging students as consumers, creating seamless learning experiences. Academic Administration • LMS Administration • eLearning • 3D & Multimedia Graphic Design • System Analysis • Retention & Completion • Compliance KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Curriculum Developer, California Institute of Art & Technology, San Diego, CA- Developed and deployed 19 courses for new college program compliant with accreditor, state, and federal requirements, two academic terms ahead of schedule. Co-authored guidelines for course development, including standards for time-on-task documentation, UX design, assessment, rubrics, and school branding. Boosted student survey response rates from 30% to 90% after sourcing, integrating, and delivering new survey system through the LMS to improve course offerings and instruction. Trained all SME’s to inform ongoing course development and draft best practices for delivery. Served as point-person during compliance audits to explain curriculum development processes and andragogical considerations. Dean of Faculty Development, California College San Diego, San Diego CA- Instituted campus-wide standards for instructor training and evaluation, quickly adopted by other schools within system. Trained faculty to develop lessons aligned with course objectives and credit hour requirements. Performed monthly instructor evaluations through classroom observation, review of LMS activities, and analysis of modular surveys and course completion data. Associate Dean of Business / Gen Ed, California College San Diego, San Diego CA- Provided leadership and coordination of campus program including strategic planning, resource allocation, and implementation. Assisted in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment. Served as Canvas SME for California campuses after completion of five-week training program. Instructor, California College San Diego, San Diego CA- Instructed hybrid courses consistently meeting or exceeding 95% student satisfaction, 90% course completion, 93% attendance benchmarks. Championed and rolled-out remedial English course for new students, focusing on writing across the curriculum. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Senior Designer, Grindmonkey Inc., San Diego, CA2001–present Creative Designer, USAopoly, Carlsbad, CA- Graphic Designer, K2LP, Carlsbad, CA- TECHNICAL SKILLS eLearning/Multimedia LMS Office 365 Adobe CC Camtasia Canvas Excel Illustrator Zoom eCollege PowerPoint Photoshop Dreamweaver Blackboard Word InDesign FinalCut Pro Angel SharePoint Acrobat EDUCATION MBA, Entrepreneurship Emphasis, Independence University, Salt Lake City, UT2016 Summa Cum Laude; Recipient of the- Distinguished Thesis Award Certificate, Multimedia Design & 3D Animation, Platt College, San Diego, CA2002 Master of the Arts, English, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS1995 Bachelor of Arts, English, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA 1993