Sydney Walker

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

(478)-319-9772 walker.sydney03@gmail.com Professional Portfolio LinkedIn

Professional Profile:
I am a passionate instructional designer with seven years experience in the production of instructor-led, blended and
eLearning instructional programs. I am in transition from the classroom to working in a training environment with
Subject Matter Experts, stakeholders, and users to ensure program success.

Skills

● Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
Forms, Sway)
● Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets)
● Adobe (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, Spark,
Creative Cloud)
● eLearning & Content Tools (Camtasia, Captivate,
Articulate, Audacity, iMovie)
● Basic Web Design/Development

Work Experience
EDUCATOR
Cobb County School District | Marietta | 2016 – Present
● Use instructional design principles to create technology-rich learning for students, ensuring objectives and goals
align with stakeholders goals
● Perform and document data for ~150 students based on needs analysis including interviews, research, and
evaluation to influence design process and alignment with objectives and standards
● Instruct technology integrated courses to 7th grade students via learning management systems and face to face
instruction
● Design and develop technology based instructional materials such as slide decks, job aids, and interactive games
● Integrate technology (Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS), Microsoft Office, Google Suite, SMART
technologies - iRespond, SMART board, Web-based tools, Educational software, Chromebooks, iPads)
● Manage school website
● Implemented a coding program for at-risk students

Education
Georgia Southern University
M.Ed. Instructional Technology
Statesboro, GA
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Education in Middle Grades Education
Valdosta, GA

Certifications/Licenses
- Gifted Education, Cobb County School District
- Instructional Technology Coordinator, GaPSC
- School Endorsement as Middle Level Teacher, GaPSC