Jessica Casillas

Instructional Designer with experience developing training and curriculum for K-12, higher education, and adult learners, specializing in needs assessment, competency-based instructional design, and stakeholder and subject matter expert (SME) collaboration for print, digital, and blended learning delivery. Skilled in translating complex content into clear, accessible instructional materials, applying adult learning principles, and managing multi-stakeholder development workflows across LMS platforms (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle). Currently completing a Doctor of Education in Curriculum Design (expected 2027).

Trilingual (English, Spanish, ASL) with proven experience operating within regulated, compliance-driven environments (FCC, HIPAA).

Instructional Designer (Contract, Professional Services) at NUC University (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Designed and developed online and blended instructional programs aligned with organizational standards, learning outcomes, and quality/compliance requirements.
• Developed formative and summative assessments and learning activities to ensure alignment between learning objectives, instructional content, and evaluation methods.
• Applied instructional design methodologies, including needs-based design and competency-based training structures, to build coherent, engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
• Partnered with graphic designers, curriculum specialists, and content developers (subject matter experts) to ensure instructional coherence, visual consistency, and content quality across deliverables.
• Coordinated cross-functional workflows to support timely instructional program development and implementation.
• Reviewed and revised instructional materials to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with instructional design best practices.

Curriculum Designer at Estudiaz (2024-10 – 2025-02)

• Applied instructional design methodologies to create and evaluate Pre-K–6 instructional programs aligned with content standards.
• Designed instructional materials, assessments, and facilitator guides using project-based and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Conducted needs assessments and gap analyses to guide targeted instructional interventions.
• Partnered with organizational stakeholders and subject matter experts to align instructional programs with institutional priorities.
• Key achievement: designed and delivered a client-driven instructional framework from the ground up, producing scalable guidelines adopted across the program.

College Professor — American Sign Language (ASL) at University Carlos Albizu (2025-05 – 2025-07)

• Designed and delivered ASL instructional curriculum integrating Deaf culture, community engagement, and language immersion.
• Created multimedia instructional resources and assessments for diverse learners.
• Key achievement: achieved 100% student pass rate with high engagement in community-based activities.

Trilingual Interpreter — Video Relay Service (VRS) at Sorenson Communications (2023-01 – Present)

• Provide professional trilingual interpretation (ASL–Spanish–English) for medical, legal, educational, and corporate settings.
• Facilitate communication in high-stakes calls, including emergencies and government proceedings.
• Maintain compliance with FCC, RID/NAD, and HIPAA regulatory standards.
• Key achievement: selected for specialized interpretation assignments with corporate and government clients requiring confidentiality and precision.

Deaf Student Teacher at Colegio San Gabriel (2016-01 – 2019-05)

• Taught core subjects and Spanish language to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students using Bi-Bi pedagogy.
• Developed individualized instructional plans (IEPs) and life skills curricula.
• Integrated assistive technology, project-based learning, and visual grammar frameworks.
• Key achievements: improved Spanish writing proficiency through visual grammar methods; launched an Independent Living Skills Program covering budgeting, self-advocacy, and daily living.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum Design – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, PR (2027)

Master of Education in Curriculum Design – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, PR (2020)

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education for the Deaf – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, PR (2015)