Danae Kesel Reynoso

Instructional Designer

Learning Architect | Training and Development | Analyst & Researcher | Assessment & Evaluation |
LearningX Designer

Dual Master's Degrees with advanced education and experience in needs assessment, design, development, implementation, evaluation and learning principles. Demonstrated success in providing high quality learning and training products to a diverse and global audience

Work Background and Experience
My career has centered around providing quality service in Higher Education. I have worked as a Graduate Assistant with multiple professors, helped to edit research, provided support to students applying for Graduate Studies, and built my own expertise on diversity in in education.

My primary focus has developed into blending learning and technology together to create innovative solutions to increase accessibility and communication in Higher Education. I am highly skilled with employing principles of instructional design, project management, and adult learning principles to assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate learning solutions and trainings.

I have over 10 dedicated years of experience with higher education, learning and assessment. I have a Master's Degree in Instructional Design Technology as well as one in Educational Psychology with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis.
I have a completed a Certificate program in Professional Coaching along with a Graduate Certificate Program in Culturally Responsive Practices. Additionally, I have specialized education and experience in doctoral level School Psychology and Mental Health Counseling.

One of my career strengths is that I am very dynamic in my work. I have a lot of energy and positivity for improving higher education. Additionally, I have a strong balance of creative ideas with analytical skill. I like to push for ideas outside the box but also adhere to the highest standards of excellence.

Personal
I currently live outside of Albany, NY with my husband and my dog. My husband is from Peru and we enjoy traveling to visit his family there as well as internationally. We recently went to the Dominican Republic and have a trip planned for Egypt. I have lived in Costa Rica, China, and Spain and travelled to Hawaii, France, Ukraine, Mexico, Tibet, Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Florida Keys, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Canada.

Instructional Design Resume.docx

DANAE E. KESEL-REYNOSO

207.899.8378 |danaekeselreynoso@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaekeselreynoso/

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WORK HISTORY

Highlights

Over 7 years experience with adult training, development and coaching
Strong background with data analysis and evidence-based research
Experience working with adults from various diverse backgrounds
Instructional Designer - A Pass Educational Group
Remote Contract 2018- Present
- Create storyboards and develop assessments
- Utilize Bloom’s Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge to create learning objectives
Learning Coach Team Lead - Training & Development College for America at Southern New Hampshire University, NH (Remote) 2013 – 2017
- Led project and managed virtual training for new coach hires from inception through implementation
- Provided academic support for adult students in College for America
- Supervised team of 10 virtual learning coaches using Salesforce reports
- Built, designed and maintained Coaches’ Library LMS by organizing and creating content
- Partnered on Coach Development team to develop competency-based trainings and content
Adjunct Faculty, Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME 2012 – 2014
Instructor of Introductory and Developmental Psychology courses
Created syllabi, course content, discussion forums, course materials and assessments
Utilized online Learning Management Systems for reporting
Graduate Admissions Support Specialist
University of Southern Maine, ME 2010 – 2013
- Facilitated Graduate School Information Sessions and Graduate Studies Open House
- Course Developer
  St. Joseph College, Remote 2012
  Collaborated with Subject Matter Expert
  Developed an online psychology course using APA standards and learning outcomes for
  online LMS
  
  EDUCATION
  Master of Science, Instructional Design and Technology, GPA: 3.96
  SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH
  
  Master of Science, Educational Psychology, GPA: 3.94
  UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE, Portland, ME
- Focus on Applied Behavior Analysis principles and design
- Coursework in Doctoral School Psychology and Counseling programs
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Spanish, GPA: 3.75
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, Canton, NY
- Semester in Spain – lived in Segovia & Madrid and attended University classes in Spanish
- Magna Cum Laude - Dean's List and University Scholar
- College of Education and Human Development Community Scholarship
- Emily Eaton Hepburn Women's Award for Creative Leadership, 2009
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Google Suite, Adobe Connect, Skype, Slide Share, Blackboard Learning Management Systems, Salesforce, Five9, GoToMeeting
Authoring Tools: Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, PowerPoint, Adobe Captivate, SCORM
Language: Spanish, conversational writing, speaking, and cultural understanding
Memberships: eLearning Guild – community & resources for eLearning Professionals

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learning Design
Technology for Learning
Decision Making- Multimedia Design
Multimedia Design & Production
Managing Instructional Design and Technology projects
Theories of Learning
Manage Like a Coach
Assessment and Evaluation
How to Have Difficult Conversations
DiSCI training
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Learner
Human Development
Linguistics & Cultural Diversity
Career Development
Coach Certificate Program
Facilitating Adult Learning
- Certificate of Graduate Study in Culturally Responsive Practices
- Coaching Certificate Program
GLOBAL/CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
- Ukraine, HIV/AIDS, Educator and Volunteer, 2006
- China, ESL English Teacher, 2004
- Nicaragua, Research Assistant, 2002
- Guatemala, St. Lawrence University Grant, 2002
- Spain, St. Lawrence University Study Abroad Program, 2000
- Costa Rica, American Field Service (AFS) Exchange Student, 1998-1999

St. Lawrence University

Bachelor of Science Psychology and Spanish

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University of Southern Maine

Master of Science in Educational Psychology 3.94 GPA Certificate of Graduate Studies in Culturally Responsive Practices and Coaching Certificate Program

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