1. STARLENE D. ELEY
star.lene@live.com
Cell (260) 433-1276
Professional Profile:
Educational Development Professional
INTRODUCTION
I have had the privilege of being a school teacher, education consultant and a private tutor for
several years. As an Educator, I put to use the most effective instructional design strategies,
applying them with my understanding of multimedia design, technology and visual literacy. This
has enabled me to create interactive learning environments with the view to engaging and
teaching the online learner. I have also explored new ways of assessing learning outcomes and
am able to develop assessment strategies in the online education and training environment.
Instructional Designer/Trainer
• Deep knowledge of Courseware Design and Instructional Design principles.
• Familiarity with web authoring and publishing tools.
• Proficient with Articulate, Captivate, Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML.
• Outstanding ability to transform instructor-led content to an e-learning format.
• Develop detailed storyboards used for video scripts and course content.
• Manage training projects using ADDIE (Analyze- Design- Develop-Implement-
Evaluate) model.
• Develop and maintained training material, on-line help, and documentation as required
by customer.
• Design, develop, and deliver traditional instructor led and web-based Train-the-Trainer
sessions in all areas of expertise.
Program Manager
• Brings many parts together, for a clear-cut, practical approach
• Sets up well-thought plans, and catalyzes their motion for top results
• Meticulously tracks Progress Reports, maintains precision and consistency
• Adheres to and works well with City, State and Federal procedures / people
• Experienced in HR, Invoicing, Accounting, attentive to budget mechanisms
Teacher
• Indiana State Educators License, New Jersey State Educators License.
• Several years of experience teaching students of all ages.
• Strong analytical, computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in incorporating project-based learning, with the integration of technology.
• Experienced in developing curriculum in Language Arts, Mathematics and Science.
• Experienced in mainstream education with a wide variety of students, including Gifted
and Talented, ELL and Special Needs.
• Exceptional classroom management skills that encourage cooperative learning and foster
student engagement.
• Mentored colleges on how to manage their classroom environment in order to meet the
emotional and academic needs of each student.
• Provided parental support and the necessary materials to promote education in the home.
2. Knowledge/Skills
Instructional Designer, Curricula and Course development, Project Management, Corporate and
Skills Trainer/Facilitator. Power Point, Excel, Word, SoftChalk, SmartBoard, Blackboard,
Advance Distributed Learning Service (ADLS), Storyline, Photoshop.
RECORD OF SUCCESS
Summary of Professional Experience
Summit Learning Service, Program Manager and Trainer for tutors for 12 of the Fort Wayne
Community Schools (FWCS), 09/2011 – 2/2012, Developing, implementing, training, and
monitoring all facets of the tutoring program, including hiring and instructing 30 staff.
Developing Curriculum and assessment tools, involved in first hand educating for nearly 10 years
prior, working within New Jersey, Ohio, and Indiana:
• Education Consultant, Fort Wayne, IN, Greater Michigan Area 2001-Present
• East Orange Board of Education, Fifth Grade Lead Teacher Math/Science/ Technology
East Orange, NJ 2006–2008
• Newark Board of Education, Preschool Teacher, Newark, NJ 2004-06
Certificates, Degrees and involvement include: Indiana State Teaching License; New Jersey
State Teachers License: Proficient in designing and developing Competency Based Learning
Systems; Professional-level speaker with relationship-building skills; other experience in
Business Management.
Highly skilled public speaker: Effective in one-on-one communication, and in speaking to large
crowds, fostering bridge-building and community commitment between organizations. As an
adept presenter, I established a rapport and motivate the listener, presenting the facts with depth
of knowledge and enthusiasm.
EDUCATION
Continuing Education: On-line classes in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Instructional
Design and Technology.
Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, New Jersey - Graduated 2006
• Bachelor’s Degree, Major: Education (With 40+ credit hours) Education/Creative Arts
and Technology.
• Courses of Particular Significance: Communication, Curriculum Development,
Educational Psychology and Web Design.
Walden University Online, Instructional Design and Technology 2015- Present
DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES
Letters of recommendation, professional references, certificates and other documents are
available upon request.