Have you ever taken a compliance training course, and wished it was over? Maybe you’ve thought to yourself, I already know this! I can read the slide faster than the speaker is speaking. I don’t even have to listen to this to pass the quiz.”  

I’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret. Those trainings are not designed with the learner or learning in mind. They are designed with compliance in mind. Which makes me wonder, why is compliance important if no one is learning anything? 

Personally, I don’t believe in compliance trainings. I believe in creating learning experiences that respect learners.  I won’t ever get tired of figuring out ways to connect with learners, and make sure that they have fun. 

In my career, I've had the opportunity to be a part of inspiring teams throughout the US. I worked with international non-profits, and I've supported and trained teachers and facilitators. I am the first female in my family (for generations) to attend college and then graduate school. I have always had an intrinsic motivation to learn. I love finding the intersection of technology and education.

Authoring tools, like Articulate Storyline, Rise, are my creative playground. I’m a Canva fanatic. I peruse fonts, color profiles and vector graphics for fun. 

Specialties: Project Management, Content creation, Adult Learning Theory, eLearning, Curriculum Design, Graphic Design, Voice over work, Interpersonal skills

Software Skills

eLearning Development

Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise,

Learning Management Systems  

Cornerstone, Moodle, Canvas

Video Editing

Adobe Premiere, Camtasia, Vyond, Screencastify, WeVideo 

Audio Editing 

Audacity, Garage Band, and Soundtrap

Graphic Design and Photo Editing

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Canva

Project Communication

Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, Mailchimp


Career Progression

Learning Consultant/ eLearning Developer

The Brewers Association | Remote Contract Work | 2023-Present


Instructional Designer

SOL Learning | Remote Contract Work | 2023

 

Instructional Technologist

Darkness to Light |  Remote, International Non-profit | 2021 - 2023

 

Instructional Designer

CrowdDoing |  Worldwide Volunteer organization |   2020 - 2021   

Instructor 

Valley View School District |  Romeoville, IL  | 2019 – 2021


Instructor/ Choir Director

Memorial Junior High School |  Lansing, IL | 2017 – 2019

Instructional Designer

Stages Bloomington |  Bloomington, IN | 2016 – 2017


Administrative Assistant 

Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music Education |  Bloomington, IN | 2015 – 2016

Education

Masters of Arts in Instructional Design

Fall 2024 

Utah State University 


Instructional Design Certification

Nov 2020

Linkedin Learning Path


Master of Science in Music Education

June 2017

Indiana University - Bloomington, IN


Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

January 2013

San Jose State University – San Jose, CA

Email Jen at 11JenLevin@gmail.com