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Maria Bachman

@mariabachman

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Instructional designer specializing in eLearning, curriculum, and training development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles designing learner-centered eLearning and instructor-led programs where I can collaborate with SMEs, use data to improve outcomes, and scale training initiatives in supportive, growth-oriented teams.

I am an instructional designer with hands-on experience designing eLearning modules, instructor-led training, job aids, and onboarding materials that meet 508 compliance and quality standards.

I collaborate with subject-matter experts, project managers, QA, and stakeholders to analyze needs, develop storyboards, script audio/video, and produce content for LMS platforms. I launched a company training initiative for 300+ users achieving a 70% completion rate within three months.

My background includes classroom teaching where I developed differentiated curriculum using Bloom’s Taxonomy, data analysis to identify learning gaps, and interactive technology integration with SMART boards and Google Suite.

I bring proficiency in Adobe Captivate, Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign, Canva, Snagit, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office, and I focus on learner-centered design, measurable outcomes, and clear stakeholder communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Instructional Designer

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Think Systems / Highpoint Digital

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Designed and developed job aids, onboarding materials, eLearning modules, and instructor-led training, ensuring 508 compliance and collaborating with SMEs and PMs to meet training requirements.

Instructional Design ADDIE 508 Compliance Adobe Captivate Storyboarding

Instructional Designer

Big Blue Swim School

Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Created and maintained LMS training materials and launched Big Blue University to 300+ users with a 70% completion rate within three months, contributing to a 50% increase in training content.

LMS Storyboarding Adobe Premiere Pro Onboarding

8th Grade Science Teacher

City Schools of Decatur

Jul 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years)

Developed differentiated curriculum and technology-enhanced lessons using Bloom’s Taxonomy and data analysis to close learning gaps and manage consistent in-person and virtual classrooms.