Magali Franco
@magalifranco
Instructional Designer creating performance-based, technology-enhanced learning that improves outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Instructional Designer with 16 years of experience building performance-based, technology-enhanced learning solutions across corporate and educational environments. I blend strong learning science with hands-on eLearning development to deliver training that learners can actually use.
In my recent work with Wells Fargo Learning & Development, I improved training clarity and performance outcomes by 28% and increased learner engagement by 25% through blended learning, video, and scenario-based eLearning aligned to business goals. I also accelerated project decision-making by 40% by engaging stakeholders, gathering requirements, and facilitating iterative review cycles.
I’m especially focused on accessibility and continuous improvement—enhancing accessibility compliance across enterprise modules by applying accessibility best practices, revising content for multimodal access, and updating materials to meet technical and hosting specifications. Before moving deeper into instructional design, I led classroom instruction as a bilingual educator and trained teams through train-the-trainer sessions on ELPS, TELPAS, and SIOP.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Nimitz Elementary
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Increased bilingual literacy proficiency by 80% by analyzing progress-monitoring data and adjusting instructional strategies. Improved intervention accuracy through data-driven instructional adjustments and tracking learner performance trends.
First Grade Teacher & Team Lead
Alkek Elementary
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Raised team instructional consistency by 80% by collaborating with administrators, aligning lesson design to schoolwide initiatives, and supporting colleagues. Enhanced learner outcomes by designing differentiated lessons tailored to diverse academic and behavioral needs.
Website & Instructional Designer
Mano Hand Creations
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Increased customer engagement by 85% by designing user-centered web pages and creating branded instructional content. Led end-to-end tutorial creation by analyzing user behavior, identifying learning gaps, and producing clear, accessible guides that reduced customer inquiries.
Bilingual Pre-K & K Teacher
Maverick Elementary
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)
Led a campus-wide transition to a 50/50 Dual Language model, impacting 400+ students, by training staff and implementing district strategies. Boosted language acquisition outcomes by designing multimodal lessons aligned with ELPS and TELPAS.
ESL K–8 Teacher Coordinator
School of Science & Technology
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)
Increased teacher implementation accuracy by 70% by conducting train-the-trainer sessions on ELPS, TELPAS, and SIOP. Improved assessment reliability by evaluating students using district and state tools and coaching teachers on data interpretation.
Improved training clarity and performance outcomes by 28% by analyzing workflows and designing performance-based learning. Accelerated project decision-making by 40% through stakeholder engagement and early risk identification, while increasing learner engagement by 25% with blended, scenario-based eLearning and strengthening accessibility compliance across enterprise modules.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sam Houston State University
Master of Education, Instructional Systems Design & Technology
Pursuing a Master of Education in Instructional Systems Design & Technology at Sam Houston State University, completed in May 2026.
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts, Child and Family Studies
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2007.
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