Isis Prior, LXD
Master Instructional Designer
Certified Scrum Master
Seasoned and imaginative Learning Experience (LX) Content Designer with over 10 years of experience in instructional design and educational content creation. Proven ability to design and execute scaled educational content across multiple formats, including in-product education, workshops, videos, and interactive learning experiences. Expertly blends instructional design, behavioral science principles, and deep production expertise to create learning that drives measurable impact and real behavior change. Highly skilled in leading projects through the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and delivering premium, polished assets that meet accessibility for a global audience.
Professional Experience
2024- Present
CX Training Coordinator
JELD-WEN, Charlotte, N. Carolina
My work involved redesigning scaled educational content with tools like Articulate Rise and Synthesia, developing and facilitating monthly microlearning sessions on topics such as Generative AI, and designing technical training curricula for sales and customer experience teams. I also facilitated skills training using a blended learning approach with scenarios and role-playing, while consistently managing and updating content for a global audience within a CMS/LMS and authoring high-impact communications for senior leadership.
Organizational Development & Learning Professional
2023- Present
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
I spearheaded the design and production of scalable, multi-modal learning experiences for a global audience, including eLearning, instructional videos, and workshops. Leading projects through the full development lifecycle, I expertly managed multiple initiatives concurrently and produced premium-quality video content from scripting to delivery. I collaborated with cross-functional partners to deploy learning evaluations, using data-driven insights to continuously optimize content. This strategic approach drove measurable impact, achieving a 96% participant satisfaction rate and a 6% increase in program utilization.
2017
Curriculum Design Consultant
University of Arkansas Medical School (UAMS), Department of Biomedical Informatics, Little Rock, Arkansas
I collaborated closely with cross-functional partners and leadership to facilitate strategic workshops, translating business needs into the design of new, scaled educational programs. By applying a full development lifecycle approach, I conducted comprehensive needs analysis and benchmarking to inform the creation of targeted blended learning solutions. This learner-centric strategy drove a measurable impact, resulting in an 80% improvement in curriculum development proficiency.
2007-2023
Curriculum Developer | ELA Instructor
Fairview Park School District, Fairview Park, Ohio
I drove significant learning outcomes by leveraging data analytics and user feedback to personalize flexible, virtual learning experiences. This included spearheading the rapid redesign of units, eLearning, and interactive content, which led to a measurable 80%+ improvement in professional skills. I fostered strong relationships with cross-functional partners to manage these projects effectively, and I mentored a team of early-career educators, contributing to their instructional design growth and the long-term success of our initiatives. During my teaching career, I consistently had the highest AP pass rate in the building, earned four AP certifications, and honed my leadership skills by serving as union co-president and negotiating three union contracts.
Education
2025
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
MEd in Professional Education
A versatile professional education specialization that prepares individuals for careers in training and development, human resources, and organizational development by focusing on instructional design and program management.
2025
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
MBA in Human Resource Management & Digital Marketing
A comprehensive MBA specialization in HR, focused on creating and evaluating strategic initiatives in talent management, training, rewards, and labor relations.
This specialization offers a strategic and practical foundation in digital marketing, with hands-on experience in social media, mobile marketing, PPC, and SEO, to drive successful campaigns and measurable results.
2017
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
EdS in Curriculum & Instruction (focus: English)
An advanced post-master's program that provides an emphasis on instructional leadership, curriculum design, and supervision, culminating in a hands-on practicum experience to prepare for roles such as a curriculum or assessment specialist.
2011
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
MA in Educational Technology
1998
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
BA in French and English Composition
Professional Development
2025
Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner Specialization
University of Michigan
2025
Master Instructional Designer
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
2025
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
2024
Instructional Design Certification
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
2024
DEI in Talent Development Certfication
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
2024
Learning Technology Certification
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
2022
Specialization in User Experience Research & Design
University of Michigan
2022