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Foroogh Shabanian

@forooghshabanian

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Creative instructional designer with expertise in curriculum development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth in instructional design.

I am a creative and collaborative Instructional Designer and Curriculum Developer with over 5 years of experience in crafting impactful learning experiences for diverse learners. My expertise lies in leveraging UX principles, instructional design methodologies, and data-informed strategies to develop engaging, accessible, and measurable educational content.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed remote, cross-functional projects, ensuring clarity and collaboration among stakeholders. My role at Open English involved developing interactive ESL curriculum and multimedia content, where I collaborated with product and UX teams to create AI-powered learning experiences. I am passionate about using technology and multimedia to enhance instruction and learner engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

E-learning Curriculum & Multimedia Designer

Open English

Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Developed interactive ESL curriculum and multimedia content aligned with instructional goals and accessibility standards. Collaborated on AI-powered ESL learning experiences with product and UX teams to support adaptive learning.

Curriculum Development Multimedia Design UX Design Accessibility Standards Project Management Content Creation E Learning

UX Designer Intern

Top Of NewYork

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)

Collaborated with interns to design user flows and wireframes for educational and e-commerce platforms. Contributed to layout decisions with accessibility and user engagement in mind.

UX Design User Flows Wireframing Accessibility User Engagement Collaboration Layout Design Figma

ESL Teacher

Education First (EF)

May 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Delivered tailored ESL instruction to diverse adult learners in a virtual environment. Designed lesson materials and activities to support language development and learner engagement.

ESL Lesson planning Adult Education Curriculum Development Language Development Multimedia Content Teaching

ESL Educator / English Teacher

Various Institutions

Jan 2004 - Dec 2020 (16 years 11 months)

Delivered inclusive ESL instruction to K-5 and adult learners using multimedia and differentiated instruction. Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with language proficiency standards.

ESL Lesson planning Synchronous Learning Curriculum Development Adult Education

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Non-credit online course, Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

2025 - 2025

Completed a non-credit online course focused on the foundations and applications of instructional design. Gained knowledge in key principles and practical applications within the field.

Google, Coursera

Certificate, Foundations of User Experience Design

2022 - 2022

Completed the Foundations of User Experience Design course through Coursera, provided by Google. Acquired fundamental knowledge and skills in UX design principles and methodologies.

UXland Online School

Bootcamp, UX Fundamentals / UX/UI In Action

2021 - 2021

Participated in the UX Fundamentals / UX/UI In Action bootcamp at UXland Online School. Developed practical skills in UX/UI design, focusing on fundamental concepts and real-world application.

ITI Istanbul

Certificate, English Language Teaching

2013 - 2013

Obtained the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) from ITI Istanbul. This certification provided comprehensive training in teaching English as a second language.

Shiraz Azad University

Bachelor of Arts, English Translation

2005 - 2005

Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on English Translation. Developed strong linguistic and translation skills, along with a deep understanding of English language and literature.