Giles Kilvert

Instructional designer and educator with 20+ years of experience creating learner-centered curriculum, assessments, and digital learning experiences. Skilled in ADDIE-based instructional design, interactive elearning, multimedia development, self-paced learning, assessment design, differentiation, and translating complex content into clear, engaging instruction.

Instructional Designer at GMK Instructional Design (2026-06 – Present)

• Design and develop interactive digital learning experiences using learner-centered instructional design principles and the ADDIE framework.
• Analyze curriculum, learner needs, and intended outcomes to select appropriate instructional approaches.
• Build structured learning sequences with guided practice, formative assessment, feedback, and mastery checks.
• Develop self-paced e-learning, simulations, listening and speaking activities, quizzes, and performance-based assessments.
• Produce multimedia learning assets using audio, video, graphics, animation, and interactive web components.
• Apply learner-experience principles to navigation, cognitive load, scaffolding, accessibility, feedback, and usability.
• Test and refine learning experiences for accuracy, functionality, usability, and learner engagement.
• Manage projects from concept through development, testing, revision, documentation, and deployment.

Spanish & Speech Instructor at Mount Vernon Christian School (2013-03 – 2026-06)

• Designed and delivered Spanish and Speech instruction for learners with varied abilities and proficiency levels.
• Developed curriculum, assessments, rubrics, multimedia resources, and differentiated learning activities.
• Used learner-performance data to identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted instructional interventions.
• Provided individualized coaching and feedback in communication, language, and public-speaking skills.

Senior Lecturer in Law at University of Wolverhampton (2007-10 – 2012-09)

• Designed and delivered postgraduate legal instruction combining academic content with professional application.
• Developed learning materials, assessments, feedback, and structured support for adult learners.
• Supervised Master's dissertations through research design, analysis, drafting, revision, and completion.
• Monitored learner performance and provided individualized academic interventions.

English as a Foreign Language Instructor at Various Institutions

Three years teaching learners of all ages in Spain.

Residential Language School Instructor at Various Institutions

Intensive adult English-language instruction in the UK.

Director of Studies at Various Institutions

Led international language programs, overseeing curriculum, teacher support, learner placement, and academic quality.

Legal Practitioner at Various Institutions

Six years of UK legal practice, developing advanced analytical, communication, client-support, and problem-solving skills.

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education – University of Wolverhampton (2008 – 2009)

Legal Practice Course – University of Wolverhampton (2000 – 2001)

Postgraduate Diploma in Law – University of Wolverhampton (1999-09 – 2000-06)

BA (Hons) in Spanish and Linguistics – University of Essex (1990-09 – 1994-06)