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Rikki McCann

@rikkimccann

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Instructional designer and bilingual educator with 5+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster collaboration and innovation in educational design.

I am an instructional designer and bilingual educator with over five years of experience in curriculum development, adult learning, and virtual training. My journey in education has been fueled by a passion for creating inclusive and effective learning experiences. I hold a Master’s Certificate in TESOL and am certified in PreK–12 Spanish and ESL, which equips me to design outcomes-based learning experiences that cater to diverse learners.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional projects and developed both self-paced and instructor-led materials. At Leo Jr/Sr High School, I designed and delivered professional development sessions, including a schoolwide AI integration training that was adopted across departments. My focus on curriculum development and instructional design has allowed me to align educational resources with learning objectives, ensuring that all students, especially multilingual learners, have access to engaging and effective materials.

My experience extends beyond the classroom, as I have collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional coherence and student engagement. I am passionate about building equitable educational systems through collaborative design, and I continuously seek to improve learner success rates by utilizing student feedback and outcome data to iterate on curriculum design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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High School Spanish Teacher

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Leo Jr/Sr High School

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Designed and delivered professional development sessions for staff, including a schoolwide AI integration training adopted across departments. Developed curriculum and digital resources for virtual and hybrid Spanish instruction, aligning with learning objectives and scaffolding for diverse learners.

Curriculum Development Digital Resource Creation Integration Professional Development Instructional Design Scaffolding

Long Term Substitute Spanish Teacher

Leo Jr/Sr High School

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Created digital and print instructional materials that improved learner engagement and accessibility, especially for multilingual students. Utilized student feedback and outcome data to iterate curriculum and improve learner success rates.

Accessibility Curriculum Iteration Data Analysis

Spanish Teacher / Spanish Department Trip Leader

Wawasee High School

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Led instructional design and delivery of Spanish and ESL courses using project-based and digital learning strategies. Incorporated innovative digital learning strategies to increase student participation and success. Collaborated with colleagues to enhance department-wide instructional coherence and student engagement.

Instructional Design ESL Project Based Learning Learning Strategy Student Engagement Curriculum Coherence

English Teaching Assistant

Global Gateway Program- Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Co-designed English phonetics and literacy curriculum for adult vocational learners in a bilingual setting. Collaborated with local educators to revise assessments and improve instructional outcomes through scaffolding and targeted support. Gained valuable cross-cultural training experience while supporting national workforce development initiatives.

English Phonetics Literacy Education Bilingual Education Assessment Revision Scaffolding Workforce Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Spanish Education

Studied Spanish Education at Indiana University Bloomington from 2011 to 2016. Gained foundational knowledge in language pedagogy and educational practices.

Taylor University

Graduate Certificate, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Pursued a Graduate Certificate in TESOL at Taylor University, focusing on curriculum development, instructional design, and multilingual learner pedagogy. Completed the program in December 2024.