About

About 

Hello, and welcome to my portfolio!

I'm Catherine Hammond, an experienced and passionate Instructional Designer currently advancing my expertise with a Doctorate in Instructional Design & Public Health Education at the American College of Education (expected 2028). With an M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Technology (Spring 2023), I bring a strategic approach to designing effective learning experiences.

My Expertise  

I specialize in crafting dynamic and impactful instructional materials, including course guides, assessments, textbooks, job aids, and visually engaging presentations. My proficiency in leading Learning Management Systems (Captivate, Articulate, Canvas) and design tools (Canva, Prezi, PowerPoint) allows me to create immersive learning experiences tailored to diverse audiences.

I apply industry-recognized instructional design models (ASSURE, ADDIE, Rapid, Kemp) and learning theories (cognitive learning theory, UDL, andragogy/adult learning, constructivism, behaviorism) to optimize knowledge retention and engagement. I also integrate evaluative methods (Chickering & Gamson, Kirkpatrick, Bloom’s taxonomy, Quality Matters standards) to measure effectiveness and ensure stakeholder investment.

Current Role & Continued Learning  

Currently, I serve as a Junior Support Analyst for the Biomedical Community of Interest (CoI), applying analytical and instructional strategies to support critical initiatives. This role provides the opportunity to work within the nuisances of government and DoD work, while also engaging in project management, leadership principles, and organizational skills to support the team. 

I am committed to continuous professional development, regularly engaging in MOOC coursework covering Social Behavior, Research & Leadership, xAPI, Microsoft 365 for Administrators, LMS Cloud, SCORM, Canvas, and Project Management.

Global & Multidisciplinary Experience 

With a background in education, I have taught at La Universidad de Piura, Centro de Idiomas in Peru and Columbia College, English Language Program, in the United States, gaining valuable cross-cultural insights that enhance my instructional approach. My experience spans customer service, project management, content creation, educational course development, website management, HTML coding, and CMS platforms, allowing me to integrate technology-driven solutions into instructional design.

Explore My Work  

I invite you to explore my portfolio, where you’ll find working examples of my projects showcasing innovative instructional strategies, engaging course materials, and technology-enhanced learning solutions.

Let’s connect and collaborate on creating impactful learning experiences that drive success!

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