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Kristen Balinrude

@kristenbalinrude

Instructional design and curriculum development at Higher Colleges of Technology, where I directed a system-wide IELTS course that increased readiness by 35%.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an Instructional Designer/Content Developer position at a fast-growing global software company, where I can use my curriculum design and content development skills to support its mission of simplifying access to and integration of business data.

At Higher Colleges of Technology – Fujairah Faseel College, I designed curriculum, assessments, training guides, and course materials for English Communications, General Studies, Health Sciences, and Applied Media. I directed a system-wide IELTS preparation course that enhanced consistency and increased participant readiness by 35%.

At the Defense Language Institute – English Language Center, I provided English and teacher training and designed intensive and non-intensive ESP programs for technical and administrative staff. At Ship Repair Facility – Japan Regional Maintenance Center, I collaborated on expanded curricula and course materials that improved learning outcomes for 100+ students per semester.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

ESL Lecturer | Training & Program Coordinator

Higher Colleges of Technology

Jan 2015 - Jan 2026 (11 years)

Presented instructor-led English, IELTS, and communication training for A2–B2 CEFR learners, adapting content for varied audiences. Designed curriculum, assessments, and training materials, and directed a system-wide IELTS preparation course that increased participant readiness by 35%.

Instructional Design Curriculum Development Content Development IELTS Preparation virtual training Assessment Design Quality Assurance Stakeholder Collaboration Spreadsheets Reporting Tools

English Language Instructor | Training Specialist

Defense Language Institute

Jan 2002 - Jan 2015 (13 years)

Coordinated English instruction for multinational military learners, aligning schedules, curriculum, and learner needs. Managed testing volumes, analyzed performance data, and designed ESP programs for technical and administrative staff.

English Instruction Curriculum Design ESP Testing Management Data Analysis Quality Checks Teacher Training Documentation

Business & Technical Communication Trainer

Ship Repair Facility – Japan Regional Maintenance Center

Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 (5 years)

Guided business and technical communication programs for Japanese technical and administrative staff, aligning content to workplace requirements. Improved learning outcomes for 100+ students per semester by expanding curricula and course materials.

Business Communication Technical Communication Curriculum Development Content Editing Stakeholder Collaboration Training Delivery

English and Business Communication Instructor

Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National Louis University

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)

Planned English and business communication courses for adult learners, adapting instruction for diverse audiences. Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by 20% by managing 4 proficiency assessment projects.

English Instruction Business Communication Curriculum Development Assessment Management Adult Learning

English and Business Communication Instructor

Aletheia (Jen Li) University

Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years)

Created English and business communication courses for adult learners across reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and negotiations. Directed assessments and managed curriculum updates using performance information.

English Instruction Business Communication Curriculum Development Assessment Design Adult Learning