Instructional Design
Designing Learning That Connects Theory to Practice
I design learner-centered experiences grounded in adult learning theory, relevance, and real-world application. My work focuses on helping adults make sense of new ideas by connecting them to prior experience and applying them immediately in meaningful ways.
Instructional design, to me, is not about content delivery alone. It is about intention, clarity, and respect for the learner. Every learning experience should answer a simple question: How does this help someone lead, perform, or serve better right now?
My Instructional Design Approach
Adults bring experience, context, and expectations into every learning environment. I design learning that acknowledges those experiences rather than ignoring them. New concepts are introduced in ways that invite reflection, discussion, and comparison to real situations learners already know.
Learning is most effective when it feels relevant, respectful, and immediately useful.
Experiential and Case-Based Design
I emphasize experiential learning and case-based discussion to move learning beyond theory. Learners engage with realistic scenarios, operational challenges, and leadership dilemmas that mirror the environments they work in.
By working through real problems, learners build confidence, judgment, and decision-making skills they can transfer directly to their roles.
Reflection and Application
Reflection is a critical part of the learning process. I design structured opportunities for learners to pause, reflect, and make meaning from their experiences.
This reflection is always paired with application. Learners are encouraged to test ideas, try new behaviors, and return with insights that deepen understanding and reinforce growth.
Assessment and Feedback
Assessment is not treated as a final checkpoint, but as part of the learning journey. I use formative assessments, discussion prompts, applied activities, and feedback loops to help learners track progress and build confidence.
Feedback is timely, constructive, and aligned to learning objectives, supporting both skill development and self-awareness.
From Design to Impact
These instructional design principles guide every program and course I develop. Whether building leadership pipelines, developing trainers, or designing academic coursework, my goal is consistent: create learning that matters in the moment and supports long-term growth.
Learning Environments I Design For
My instructional design work spans multiple contexts, allowing learning to remain effective across environments and audiences:
- Leadership and management development programs
- Workplace and operational training environments
- Train-the-trainer and facilitator development
- Online and blended learning experiences
- University-level hospitality and leadership courses
This flexibility ensures learning remains rigorous, practical, and accessible regardless of format.