Sonya Edwards
Instructor
Phone:
757-813-5331
Email:
Location:
Winter Garden, FL, USA
Relevant Work Experience
Independent Contractor,
Winter Garden, FL-Instructional Designer
April 2023- present
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define project scope, establish timelines, and identify desired performance outcomes, resulting in streamlined communication and alignment of project goals. Build and maintain positive relationships with past, current, and prospective clients, fostering a supportive environment for collaboration and ensuring client satisfaction throughout projects.
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Increased employee engagement with onboarding processes by 25% through needs analysis and evaluation of existing training materials, leading to enhanced effectiveness and relevance of training content.
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Leveraged Articulate Rise and Articulate Storyline to develop interactive training content utilizing the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implement, evaluate) training model.
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Designed and developed video content utilizing Vyond for training scenarios and promotional videos.
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Co-created community professional development curriculum and mentoring protocols resulting in a 15% increase in participation between cohorts fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
Orange County Public Schools, Winter Garden, FL- Instructor
July 2017- present
Facilitate 30 in-person weekly learning sessions for 170 diverse learners, creating tailored curriculum, ensuring alignment with state and federal standards and maintaining accurate records. Increased responsibilities, serving on-site and district-based leadership roles.
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Contributed to a team project updating the district-wide curriculum for 23,000 students across 22 sites within a 4-month deadline.
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Designed and implemented intermediary assessment methods for learning content, resulting in a 50-point average increase in learner outcomes on state-mandated standardized tests, demonstrating program success and continual improvement.
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Developed comprehensive learning content, including reference guides, tutorials, presentations, online learning experiences, instructional videos, and traditional classroom materials using Articulate Rise, Storyline, Vyond, Canva, and Google applications, leading to a 40% increase in learner retention over nine weeks, as evidenced by consecutive weekly assessments.
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Led a team of 8 professional instructors to consistently perform as a top 3 team in the district for 5 consecutive years using data analysis, backward design processes, and targeted training.
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Administer learning management system (LMS) to host, present, assess learner work submissions, analyze data, and provide timely feedback for multiple courses simultaneously.
Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA- Instructor
July 2016-June 2017
Designed and facilitated full-day instruction in multiple content areas to 30 diverse learners, delivering engaging and scenario-based hands-on learning experiences resulting in enhanced participation and knowledge retention.
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Tracked data-driven growth to develop interventions and adapt curriculum, leading to targeted improvements and adjustments in instructional methods, resulting in a 15% increase in overall learner performance.
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Implemented a curriculum addressing learner’s social and emotional needs, creating a supportive and motivating environment, resulting in a 60% increase in engagement and knowledge acquisition.
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Applied critical thinking skills to navigate difficult situations, demonstrating flexibility, problem-solving abilities, active listening, and risk credibility, ensuring effective resolution of challenges and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Yorktown, VA- Museum Program Associate
May 2012-June 2016
Led educational and site orientation tours of Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolutionary Museum at Yorktown for adult learners, new hires, school groups, and adult and youth volunteers. Acted as a contributing member of the curriculum team.
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Delivered instructor-led training on-site, in classrooms, and at off-site locations resulting in positive feedback from 93% of trainees.
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Collaborated with subject matter experts and business partners to develop and update training content for instructor-led training for 4 departments utilizing learning principles to maintain historical accuracy and engage participants in the learning process.
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Recruit, train, mentor, and manage 30 youth volunteers on park operations, interpretations, educational programs, and facilitating events, ensuring a knowledgeable and capable volunteer staff to support park events and operations effectively.
Girl Scouts of the USA- Atlanta, GA, Chesapeake, VA- Volunteer Trainer, Trainer of Trainers
August 1999-June 2010
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Trained over 200 trainers and leaders in safety, policy, records, financial accounts, leadership development, team building, content knowledge and strategy, and training delivery.
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Led a Service Unit of conducting monthly leader meetings and maintaining records of leaders, troops, parent volunteers, and youth participants.
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Assisted in the instructional design, development, and scheduling of competency courses, tracked completion, and maintained accurate records of required and completed training.
Additional Work Experience
Barista | Starbucks, Disney Springs, Florida 06/2021 - 01/2023
Freelance Travel Agent | GalaxSea Cruises and Tours, Remote 05/2011 – 02/2015
Teacher | Williamsburg Classical Academy, Williamsburg, VA 08/2008-05/2013
Customer Service Representative | Babies R Us, Newport News, VA 09/2007-06/2009
Media Center Specialist | Carrollton City Public Schools, Carrollton, GA 07/2003-06/2004