Anu Roy

I am an experienced digital designer and coordinator with 9+ years of experience in turning complex ideas into clear, creative learning experiences, guiding subject matter experts and creative teams and crafting learning experiences which are evidence based, high impact and innovative.

With a clear understanding of learning theories and adult learning methodologies, I am able to lead digital learning design from ideation to delivery. I work best atdesigning and delivering cutting-edge academic development programmes that empower educators and inspire learners.

Instructional designer: Articulate Rise Courses: FIS London April 25-present

• Led workshops embedding AI tools into the learning design process from ideation and scripting to final deliverables. 
• Led end to end program development, from needs analysis to delivery and evaluation for a seamless learning experience.
• Incorporated generative AI in document generation and designed the accompanying training to upskill FIS staff.
• Support key learning initiatives through effective coordination and administration.
• Collaborated with designers across India, US and the UK to present new learning materials using iterative design methods.
• Utilised authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise 360 to craft unique and innovative learning material.

Learning designer: Recruit Training Programme British Transport Police Nov 2024-April 2025

• Designed new initiatives-revamped learning solutions to align business needs with education goals and market needs.
• Mentoring other junior designers, digital learning developers to champion best practice in learning design standards. 
• Contextualised AI solutions for customers and users to educate at scale and drive real world value and create high impact.
• Oversaw the qualitative and quantitative data analysis and presentation methods to problem solve and boost engagement.
• Led the design of AI e-safety avatars who would offer interactive Storyline elements about platform safety.

Learning technology coordinator: ICAS Glasgow & Edinburgh July 2024-Oct 2024

•  Implemented design revisions for ICAS bespoke learning management system, boosting course completion rates by 35%
•  Curated and uploaded over 60+ hours of professional training content to keep staff updated on audit and tax standards.
•  Achieved 80% regulatory compliance in annual audits by tracking compliance and CPD requirements.
• Continued to build with AI as a fundamental driver of an outstanding learning experience, woven into the fundamentals.
• Delivered training sessions that increased staff engagement with digital learning tools by 40%.
• Designed, scripted and implemented blended digital learning which improved and inspired staff engagement with e-learning.

Instructional designer: TeachFirst Brightspace LMS design Jan 2024-June 2024

• Led the brightspace History e-learning module design in a multidisciplinary team creating brand new LMS content for incoming cohort of Summer Institute at TeachFirst, ensuring a 40% uptake in learner engagement due to more interactive elements.
• Audited weekly LMS content and design in collaboration with digital learning specialists and curriculum designers.
• Developed and implemented scalable learning frameworks or systems that have been successfully used by other instructional designers or content creators.
• Collaborated with academic teams to improve digital user experience and boost student engagement.
• Utilised adult learning methodologies, HTML and CSS to create dynamic and engaging user learning experiences on Brightspace.
• Led the data analytics and migration of content from Sharepoint to Brightspace for new learning modules successfully.
• Edited, uploaded and embedded video content from YouTube and Vimeo into Brightspace.

Articulate Trust, Digital curriculum development Manager - Glasgow May 2023-Nov 2023

• Lead on providing technical knowledge and training of digital products as Head of multidisciplinary digital team.
• Lead on design, delivery and evaluation of 120 creative digital learning short courses working with client storyboards, graphics and video teams with Adobe Premiere, Articulate Storyline, LMS, UX/UI, Figma, Miro, Office 365, Slack.
• Lead on the creation of an educational e-learner pathways programme for over 15,000 young people in care.
• Implemented CPD partnership and training programmes in course design, EDI and project management for the digital team.
• Audited existing provision and designed training packs and delivery plans for partners, colleagues, key stakeholders in government, the third sector and the care sector to enable new curriculum delivery and potential iterations.
• Achieved 86% engagement increase of young people using digital education products and service in 6-month period.
• Introduced AI in learning design programmes and implemented digital training for staff to upskill in AI personal development.
• Implemented IT risk management processes, sector leading practice in digital teaching and learning and smooth delivery of online platform learning management systems to ensure curriculum evaluation and quality assurance.

UAL-Digital Learning Coordinator –Students digital champion 2021-2023

• Designed and delivered university based digital product training and skills utilising key UAL digital learning platforms. 
• Designed and implemented forward-thinking digital learning programmes for academic teams.
• Prioritised tackling digital product backlog, used multidisciplinary team to identify user concerns and improve processes.
• Created digital learning e-guides and support materials for circulation within the college and centrally.
• Designed evaluation using feedback on levels of Digital Learning activity, developing new approaches and reducing barriers to implementation by routinely embedding inclusive pedagogical approaches online 
• Implemented new projects using emerging technologies such as VR and AI and coordinating with other digital learning colleagues to develop practices for their use within UAL 
• Championed best practices in digital pedagogy, blended learning, and innovative teaching methods.
• Trained over 1500 academic staff in termly digital product skills development sessions recording 70% attendance increase
• Assisting academic staff with delivery of e-assessments and exams online alongside formative feedback
• Providing one-on-one consultations with subject specialists and teaching staff to address their online learning concerns 

Yardleys School, Key Stage 3 English coordinator and Year 10 pastoral tutor 2017-2021

• Lead the English department transition from in person to online learning through using pedagogical research, resources from prominent education organisations and conducted workshops with weekly training sessions to ensure staff felt informed and confident about teaching online 
• Was promoted with a TLR to design and deliver weekly CPD sessions for English department in September 2020

University of Warwick, Widening Participation student officer 2016-2017

• Led a team of undergraduate students to raise awareness and aspiration for higher education in Coventry
• Designed and delivered information sessions to disadvantaged students in Year 9- about the UCAS process
• Provided academic and pastoral guidance to the group of disadvantaged students over the course of the programme
• Used initial feedback to create extended guidance about budgeting, loan applications, interview skills and volunteering 

Scottish Parliament, Politics and Media campaigns intern  2014

• Analysed constituency data regarding queries about upcoming elections
• Investigated and presented metrics and data from digital media
• Worked with Skills Development Scotland to improve data sharing for retention, diversity and achievement

Training and skills 

AQA Examiner, GCSE English

• assessed year 11 GCSE examination scripts in adherence with AQA marking guidelines 
• completed training with other examiners about how to support students with a concerning gap in their Progress 8 score
• completed training with other examiners about modulating exam scripts of varying academic abilities using 2018 scripts 

Teachfirst Leadership Development Program

• analysed key concepts in educational inequality and lead the implementation of key findings in whole school policy
• used critical frameworks in theories of teaching to narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils
• collected qualitative and quantitative data using interviews, surveys, pupil voice, MS Office and Progress 8 exam data 
• evaluated data collection by using evidence-based toolkits from the Education Endowment Fund and the TASO hub 

Education

Birmingham City University

Post graduate diploma in Education 2:1

University of Warwick

BA(Hons) in Politics and International Studies 2:2

University of Waterloo

Integrated Year Abroad in Political Science 2:1

Hutchesons Grammar School A Level English-A, Classics-A and Politics-A*

Higher Economics-B, Biology-B, English-A, Psychology-A, Art-A, Classics-A