About Me
I’m Kimberlee, an instructional designer, learning developer, and facilitator based in Hawai’i.
With a background in crafting and delivering tailored learning experiences, my goal is to make the learning process fun, engaging, and accessible. Currently, I’m dedicated to designing and delivering effective training opportunities for the local community of Hawai’i.
My approach is based on practicality and results, focusing on developing skills that matter. I’ve successfully tackled projects ranging from leadership development to compliance training, always with an eye on making learning not only informative, but enjoyable.
Feel free to explore my portfolio to get a sense of my work. I’m here to answer any questions and discuss how we can collaborate on your learning and development needs.
Looking forward to the opportunity to connect and share insights!
Industry Skills
My Process
Analysis: Understanding What’s Needed
I start by analyzing the project to understand the current situation, the learning gaps of the target audience, and the intended goal of the training. This helps with determining what resources are needed, the scope of the project, and what the timeline might look like regarding deliverables.
Design: Charting a Course
Next is mapping out the training into a course outline. This initial framework involves crafting the learning objectives, determining the type of delivery method needed, and deciding the overall course structure. From there, I create a storyboard to start bringing the outline to life.
Development: Crafting Content
It’s here that the training really starts taking shape. Either individually or with the help of a subject matter expert, the course content is researched and created in order to develop a prototype of the course based on the storyboard. The first draft of the prototype is very simplistic, with the branding and visual elements added with each new iteration following input from stakeholders or a development team. Finally, the course is ready for testing and any additional adjustments.
Implementation: Turning Plans into Action
It’s time for rollout! The course is finally ready to be shared with learners via the delivery method agreed on in the design phase. Whether this is an in-person or virtual session, or the course is uploaded to an LMS, I work to ensure delivery goes smoothly by monitoring for issues or hiccups along the way and tracking learner progress.
Evaluation: Measuring Impact
Learning and development needs to be an iterative process, and the evaluation phase is essential for making that happen. In this phase, it’s my goal to make sure the training was actually effective and did what it was supposed to. This can be done by analyzing learner feedback, assessments, and measuring and assessing performance outcomes. Based on that, any necessary changes or adjustments are made to improve the learning experience!
Education and Skill Development
Work Experience
Corporate Trainer, Hawai’i Employers Council (October 2022-present)
In my current position, I have developed and delivered a variety of training programs for virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery, focusing on both hard and soft skill learning opportunities for supervisory and managerial personnel. These comprehensive trainings have included developing performance and learning objectives as well as related training materials such as trainer and participant guides, job aids, references materials, informal and formal assessments, and evaluations.
Manager of Training and Development, St. Louis Public Library (January 2021-September 2022)
My responsibilities in this role consisted of overseeing the training program and related learning and development initiatives through analyzing organizational training needs as well as designing, developing, refining, and implementing appropriate learning solutions for identified skill and knowledge gaps using the ADDIE process. I worked independently as well as collaboratively with various department leaders, executives, and independent contributors, as well as project teams and subject matter experts to guide and support organizational training initiatives.
Educator, Mascoutah School District 19 (August 2019-January 2021)
In this position, my responsibilities revolved around developing and delivering educational curricula to guide student learning and bridge identified knowledge gaps in support of learning program goals and objectives. Additionally, through the development of various learning materials such as lesson plans, assessments, reference materials, multimedia, and handouts, I consistently conveyed information to present complex topics in an accessible manner to learners of diverse age and skill level.
Educator, Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 (January 2017-May 2018)
In this role, I led and oversaw multiple aspects of an intermediate educational program for learners participating in fine arts instruction. This centered around developing and coordinating course materials across multiple programs to ensure consistency in achieving overarching curriculum objectives, setting protocols, milestones, and timelines for program effectiveness, and aligning program objectives with district, state, and national education standards and directives.