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Kaylin Caldwell

@kaylincaldwell

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Experienced educator and curriculum designer with a passion for online learning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking opportunities that allow me to leverage my instructional design expertise in a collaborative environment, focusing on innovative educational solutions and continuous improvement.

I am an experienced educator and curriculum designer with over twenty years in secondary education and instructional design. My journey has been marked by a commitment to developing engaging content and managing educational projects that support cross-functional teams across K–12 and higher education. I have a proven track record of creating training resources, leading test preparation workshops, and driving continuous improvement in instructional quality.

Currently, I serve as a Learning Architect at Noodle, where I partner with prestigious universities to lead instructional strategy conversations and ensure alignment with institutional goals. My role involves guiding curriculum mapping and course visioning, promoting accessible and high-retention online learning experiences. I take pride in owning the continuous improvement process for online programs, incorporating faculty feedback and performance data to enhance course quality.

Throughout my career, I have managed course operations for multiple universities, ensuring content quality and accessibility compliance. I am proficient in various LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools, and I apply learning principles and instructional design models to create engaging and accessible courses. My dedication to educational excellence has been recognized through awards and accolades, and I am passionate about fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Learning Architect

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Noodle

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Served as a strategic partner and learning design lead for multiple universities, guiding program-level instructional strategy and curriculum mapping. Owned the continuous improvement process for online programs, incorporating faculty feedback and performance data.

Curriculum Mapping Continuous Improvement

Course Operations Director

Noodle

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Managed course operations for multiple university online programs, leading term preparation processes and maintaining over 200 courses annually. Coordinated with faculty and internal teams to execute course updates, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality.

Course Operations Term Preparation Quality

Instructional Design Program Manager

TNTP

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Managed course development teams to deliver high-quality online and instructor-led teacher training courses. Designed and developed courses from inception to implementation using eLearning authoring tools and applying learning principles like ADDIE and WCAG.

Instructional Design Online Course Development Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate Camtasia ADDIE

English Teacher

Nexus Academy of Lansing

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Delivered targeted online and face-to-face instruction to high school students, creating training materials and instructional content for ACT preparation. Led ACT Prep Workshops and served as an Instructional Leader on the School Leadership Team.

Online Instructional Materials

English Teacher/Instructional Designer

Brady High School

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 5 months)

Delivered targeted instruction and designed, developed, and evaluated online English and elective courses using ADDIE and WCAG. Led a school change initiative to transform traditional instruction to a blended learning model.

Instructional Design ADDIE

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Walden University

MS in Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Design and Technology

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Completed a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology with a specialization in Online Learning. Achieved a final CGPA of 4.0/4.0 and received the 2010 Excellence in Education scholarship.

Central Michigan University

BS in Secondary Education, Secondary Education

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a major in English Language and Literature and a minor in History. Graduated with a final CGPA of 3.8/4.0.