Karen Lee Banks

Karen Lee (K. Lee) Banks, EdD Greene, ME |- |-linkedin.com/in/kleebanks Instructional Design | Course and Assessment Development Accomplished writer and editor, with more than 15 years of success in instructional and educational content creation, course and assessment construction, and curriculum development, paired with quality assurance and editing skills essential to educational publishing. Advanced skills in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and various technical writing styles. Possesses superior customer support and project management expertise, integral to the production of high-quality editing and writing, and meeting the clients’ goals and timelines. Continually expanding knowledge base, merging new hightech writing/editing advancements and delivery channels into an already solid veteran writing foundation, to excel in today’s dynamic virtual communication arena and to ensure the quality expected. Areas of Expertise ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Curriculum Development Assessment Writing E-Learning | Distance Learning Canvas LMS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Content Development Technical Writing Copy Editing | Copy Writing Developmental Editing ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Instructional Design Research| Fact Checking | QA Microsoft Office Suite E-Learning Tools |CMS | LMS Career History Educational Consultant and QA Specialist |Multiple Engagements, Remote Contractor 2008 to Present Select Clients: Hurix, Aptara, DiacriTech, TEACH-Training Educators, Third Power Training, eDynamic Learning, Lumina Datamatics, WGU, SciMetrika LLC, LearningMate Solutions, Enrollment Management Association, Metritech, Lincoln Learning Solutions, FYI Online Learning, Connections Academy, Access Technologies Group Select Projects Developmental Editor | Client – Hurix Reviewed course content and assessment items to facilitate revision feedback to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). ▪ Performed developmental editing/copy editing on course content ▪ Collaborated with SMEs to reformat or revise content ▪ Determined if client feedback was appropriately addressed in content revisions ▪ Ensured the quality of the content and adherence to the project guidelines Instructional Designer | Client – Lumina Datamatics Developed effective instructional course design and content in collaboration with SME. Provided exceptional instructional design oversight and QA during creation, revision, review, and enhancement of assigned courses. Consulted with client throughout curriculum development and revision cycles prior to production team taking over. ▪ Reviewed course design documents and created course blueprints ▪ Wrote a "Course of Study" (written version of the course) within a specific template for three courses ▪ Routinely offered suggestions for quality improvement as quality assurance was an integral task within role ▪ Conducted image research; wrote captions, attributions, and alt text ▪ Attended virtual meetings and interacted with clients, management, colleagues on Slack and Teams Assessment Writer & Content Editor | Client – Enrollment Management Association Applied best ELA practices for assessment development to create hundreds of middle and high school ELA practice test questions, and supplementary rationales, for high performing/achieving students, aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Employed expected quality assurance and improvement skills to ensure high quality content. ▪ Utilized practiced communication and client relationship skills to provide excellent service and support Karen Lee Banks, EdD Page Two of Two Curriculum Developer | Client – Lincoln Learning Solutions Developed a new Technical Writing Course for the curriculum course catalog, meeting expected quality standards. ▪ Collect retention bonuses/royalties for the use of this intellectual property Instructional Designer | Client – Access Technologies Group Key team member in the creation and development of several employee training modules, including three as solo author. Routinely engaged in quality improvement and assurance tasks. Created and uploaded audio scripts and files. Referenced a character library of voice actors to select character images and dialog for accompanying audio scripts. Entered content into a proprietary authoring tool, SiMentor (simulated mentor). ▪ Authored training modules including Handling Workplace Conflict, Courteous Communication in the Workplace, and Addressing Concerns in the Workplace ELA Editor [FT Remote Employee] | Employer – LearningMate Solutions Delivered editorial support to the Supervising and Managing Editors, overseeing various projects and the freelance writing staff’s creative and content development. Ensured strict adherence to established company standards and client specifications to maintain quality improvement expectations. Performed "back reviews" on previously edited copy, confirming course development met the client’s goals, and followed the highest quality standards. ▪ ▪ ▪ Developed thousands of alt text captions for curriculum image library, based on ADA guidelines and best practices Designed and presented online and on-site course development training workshops on instructional design principles with an eye to quality improvement for content written by teaching staff Analyzed more than 100 K-5 social studies lessons, providing a roadmap to improve quality of content and to achieve the client’s objective of advancing the students’ comprehension and knowledge Education & Credentials Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Technology & E-Learning | Northcentral University, Scottsdale, AZ Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology | American Intercontinental University, Schaumburg, IL Samples of Courses Completed Applying Learning Theories, Computer-Mediated Learning Environments, Educational Research Strategies, Instructional Design and Engaging E-learning Activities, Integrative Design and Evaluation, Online Learning: Theory and Practice, Technology and the Curriculum Memberships American Writers & Artists, Inc. (AWAI) Freelancers Union Portfolio in Google Drive Publications "Identifying Online Graduate Learners' Perceived Barriers to Their Academic Success Utilizing a Delphi Study", Doctoral Dissertation (ProQuest, 2017) "Fostering Effective Student Communication in Online Graduate Studies," Dissertation Excerpt (IGI Global, 2017) Heart Beaming, co-author (The Center for Educational Improvement, 2014) Fatherly Reflections, author (e-book, Amazon Digital Services, 2012)