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Eric Kelly

@erickelly

I design accessible digital learning experiences, content systems, and curriculum that improve learner engagement and outcomes.

United States

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At Uplift Education, I design instructional content, onboarding flows, UX microcopy, and information architecture for digital learning products used across multiple campuses. I partner with IT, curriculum, UX, and development teams to turn learning objectives into accessible learner experiences.

As Instructional Design Program Manager at Junior Players Guild, I lead content and instructional design initiatives for arts and digital media programs. I build scalable content frameworks, analyze learner feedback, and mentor teaching artists, designers, and interns in instructional storytelling and UX principles.

I've also led curriculum, platform migration, and digital content work at KIPP DFW/MNPS and facilitate online undergraduate and graduate courses at University of the People. My work applies adult learning principles, UDL, usability testing, and agile collaboration to improve learning outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Adjunct Instructional Facilitator

Current

University of the People

Apr 2026 - Present (5 months)

Design and facilitate asynchronous, discussion-based undergraduate and graduate courses in education, curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Develop engagement strategies and provide constructive feedback to support learner growth.

Instructional Design Adult Learning Principles LMS Asynchronous Collaboration Assessment Strategies Curriculum Implementation

Current

Instructional Design Program Manager

Current

Junior Players Guild

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Direct instructional and content design initiatives for multi-phase arts and digital media learning programs. Develop content strategies and mentor teaching artists and designers in instructional storytelling and UX principles.

Instructional Design Content Strategy Program Management Mentorship Workshop Facilitation Human Centered Design

Current

Instructional Designer / Senior Graphic Design Instructor

Current

Uplift Education

Jul 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Partner with cross-functional teams to define content strategy and digital learner experiences. Lead development of content structures and information architecture, conduct usability testing, and deliver professional development sessions.

Instructional Design UX Writing Content Strategy Figma Adobe Creative Suite Usability Testing Agile Project Management Professional Development

Instructional Designer & Project Coordinator

KIPP DFW / MNPS

Jul 2016 - Jun 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Designed instructional curriculum integrating content strategy and UX writing using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Managed multi-campus learning platform migrations and implemented agile project management practices.

Instructional Design UX Writing Figma Adobe Creative Suite Content Architecture Agile Project Management Platform Migration