Kayla Townsend is an experienced instructional designer seeking a new position. She has over 8 years of experience in education, including roles as a professional development leader, curriculum instructional leader, department chair, and classroom teacher at the middle school level. Kayla holds an MA in Information and Learning Technologies from the University of Colorado Denver and a BA in English Education from Colorado State University. She is proficient with various technologies and has strong leadership, communication, and lifelong learning skills.

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Skill Set
• Strong leadership skills
• Passion for technology
• Committed to the life-long pursuit
of learning
• Solid communication, writing, and
listening skills
• Vast knowledge of adult and e-
learning models
Tools and Software
• Adobe Suite and Connect
• Microsoft Office
• Various LMS’s
• Google Platform
• Sound and video editing
• Social Media
• Proficient on both Mac and PC
Education
MA, Information and Learning
Technologies
University of Colorado Denver
Graduated with High Honors
May 2012
BA, English Education
Colorado State University
Graduate of the President’s
Leadership Program
Kayla Townsend
Creative and motivated leader with more than 8 years of
experience in education and a passion for designing and
developing differentiated trainings and lessons seeking
Instructional Designer position.
Experience
Cimarron Middle School
Douglas County, CO August 2008 – present
Professional Development Leader
Building leader in technology, with a focus on coaching
colleagues on effective instruction and technology use.
Curriculum Instructional Leader- Coaches and supports staff
Language Arts Department Chair- Facilitates meetings,
collaborates with staff
Team Leader- Leads a team of educators to make decisions
about learners’ needs
Professional Learning Committee instructor- Facilitated a
variety of professional development courses
Classroom Teacher
Manages seventh grade writing and reading instruction
Evaluates learner performance through a variety of
assessments.
Collaborates with team and department members regarding
student goals and achievement.
Carson Middle School
Fort Carson, CO August 2007 – June 2008
Classroom Teacher
Managed sixth grade writing and reading instruction