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Norfolk, VA • [Phone] • zacelliott17@gmail.com • [Portfolio Link]

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Professional Summary

Instructional designer and digital learning developer with experience creating interactive educational content, simplifying complex information, and building web-based learning tools using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Skilled in applying instructional design principles such as learner-centered design, cognitive load reduction, and formative assessment to create accessible, engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences. Experienced in translating technical and policy-driven content into structured, learner-friendly formats for public education and workforce development contexts.

Core Competencies

Instructional Design & Learning Strategy
  • Learning objective development
  • Curriculum & module design
  • Assessment & formative evaluation design
  • Adult learning principles (andragogy)
  • Cognitive load reduction strategies
  • Content simplification for diverse literacy levels
Digital Learning Development
  • Interactive learning modules (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
  • E-learning content design
  • Web-based instructional tools
  • Responsive UI/UX design for learning experiences
  • Learning content prototyping
Accessibility & Communication
  • Accessible content design principles
  • Plain language transformation
  • Structured information design
  • Learner-centered communication strategies
Project & Technical Skills
  • Needs assessment & content analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data-informed content development
  • GitHub Pages / web publishing workflows
  • Attention to detail & iterative improvement

Professional Experience

Technical Support Analyst & Community Data Manager

[Dates]
Virginia (Hybrid/Remote)
  • Design and develop interactive web-based learning content, including educational modules and knowledge assessments using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Translate complex public health, workforce, and policy information into structured, accessible learning materials aligned with varied audience literacy levels.
  • Apply instructional design principles such as chunking, scaffolding, and active recall to improve comprehension and learner engagement.
  • Create simplified, learner-focused content based on state-level initiatives including rural health education and workforce development programs.
  • Develop interactive quiz-based learning tools that reinforce knowledge through formative assessment and immediate feedback.
  • Support cross-functional communication by organizing and presenting structured digital content for community-facing platforms.
  • Improve clarity and accessibility of educational materials through iterative design and user-centered content refinement.

Instructional Design & Learning Development Projects

Interactive Health Learning Module (Flagship Project)

  • Designed and built a browser-based formative assessment tool to reinforce public health knowledge through interactive questioning and feedback loops.
  • Implemented instructional design strategies including active recall, progressive difficulty, and structured feedback.
  • Developed full front-end experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with responsive and accessible design principles.
  • Focused on improving comprehension and engagement for general audiences with varying literacy levels.

Public Health Content Simplification Project

Virginia Rural Health Content
  • Converted complex policy and health documentation into structured, learner-friendly instructional content.
  • Applied plain language principles and instructional design frameworks to improve clarity and usability.
  • Organized content into modular learning segments aligned with cognitive load reduction strategies.

Educational Communication Design

Digital Content Work
  • Designed structured digital learning communications for informational and educational outreach.
  • Improved readability and accessibility of content for diverse audiences including families and community stakeholders.
  • Applied consistent layout hierarchy and UX principles to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Web-Based Learning Interface System

  • Built reusable HTML/CSS templates for instructional content delivery and learning module structure.
  • Designed scalable layout systems intended for future digital learning applications.
  • Focused on clarity, modular design, and learner navigation efficiency.

Technical Skills

  • Languages & Web: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, mobile app development
  • Systems & Hardware: System administration, microcontroller programming (embedded systems), computer assembly & configuration
  • IT & Security: CompTIA A+ (hardware, networking, troubleshooting), CompTIA Security+ (cybersecurity, risk management)
  • Creative & Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), web UI prototyping
  • Instructional Design: Learning objective development, scenario-based assessment, scaffolding, formative feedback
  • Publishing & Workflow: GitHub, GitHub Pages, version control, static site deployment
  • Accessibility: Plain language writing, readability optimization, structured content design

Education

Associate of Applied Science — Web Design & Information Technology

Certifications

CompTIA A+

Validates foundational IT skills in hardware, networking, troubleshooting, and operating systems.

CompTIA Security+

Demonstrates competency in cybersecurity principles, risk management, threat analysis, and security controls.

Professional Strengths

  • Strong ability to translate complex information into structured learning experiences
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design and build interactive educational tools
  • High attention to clarity, accessibility, and learner understanding
  • Comfortable operating across instructional design, UX thinking, and front-end development