Kristin Neumayer, Instructional designer with Ph.D. Professional & academic experience. Mad LMS skills. SME-friendly, learner-focused. And bilingual, too!

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sep 2008 – Jun 2021

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Faculty Associate / Course Coordinator

Designed and led onboarding, training, and mentoring sessions for new teachers on topics ranging from personalizing LMS course pages to responding appropriately to learners in crisis; Designed and taught in-person, hybrid and online courses in Spanish and English on topics ranging from expository writing to Latin American macroeconomics; Supervised and evaluated 8-15 teachers per semester, with team projects, classroom visits, listening sessions, and exit interviews to assure quality standards, further teacher professionalization and improve learner experience; Set up, integrated and maintained online tools, including: multiple LMS (Canvas, D2L); e-textbooks (Cengage, Quia) and authentic digital content; and data-analysis tools for student enrollments, participation levels, and assessment scores; Created and curated online teaching/training library and web pages with original and authentic audiovisual and interactive materials; Collaborated with deans, advisors, instructors, and students to answer questions and resolve problems from a learner-centered, teacher-supportive, and positive point of view; Performed needs assessments to best serve diverse learner groups, including Spanish-as-a-third-language students, students from bilingual high-school programs, and heritage-speakers; Ensured universal accessibility in course offerings, physical and online environments, and content for learners who required individual accommodations.

Kristin Neumayer

Instructional designer with Ph.D. Professional & academic experience. Mad LMS skills. SME-friendly, learner-focused. And bilingual, too!

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