Michelle

Results-driven Instructional Designer and Educator with a Master's in Education in Instructional Design and extensive experience leading instructional programs, managing projects, coordinating stakeholders, and designing engaging learning experiences in the education, real estate and media sectors. Skilled at building relationships, leading cross-functional initiatives, improving processes, and communicating with diverse audiences.

Background spans real estate, media production, education, adaptive sports, and customer-facing operations. Recognized for organization, adaptability, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.

Educator and Instructional Designer at Franklin Educational Services (2025-01 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one tutoring, executive functioning coaching, homeschool support and classroom behavior intervention for 20+ K–5 students annually
• Design individualized learning plans to improve academic achievement and confidence
• Maintain 95%+ client retention for private and public school families, monitoring progress
• Manage client relationships, scheduling, curriculum development, and business operations

Educator and Instructional Designer at Academic Achievers Educational Services (2024-01 – Present)

• Deliver individualized instruction for one-on-one instruction to K-9 students in private settings, adapting to diverse learning styles and academic needs
• Coordinated with educators, families, and cross-functional teams
• Develop personalized learning plans and monitor student growth throughout the academic year
• Implement executive functioning, organization, and study skills in K-9 academic subjects

Educator and Instructional Designer at Cross Country Education (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Facilitate high-quality instruction for diverse student populations in private, charter, and public school settings for 500+ K-12 students and stakeholders
• Produce innovative curriculum and multidisciplinary pedagogical strategies aimed at increasing student participation and improving learning outcomes
• Manage strategies aimed at minimizing disruptions by 80% and promoting safe learning
• Direct stakeholder communication strategies for 100+ participants to foster engagement and improve information dissemination efficiency

Consulting Instructor and Behavior Specialist at Additional Educational Institutions (2010-01 – 2024-12)

Private: Harvard-Westlake High School, New Roads, St. Paul the Apostle, Curtis School, Miman School, John Thomas Dye School, Education First International - Director of Media and Internship Program, One School Global; Charter: New West Charter, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Citizens of the World Charter Schools; Public: LAUSD

Real Estate Investor & Client Project Manager at Self-Employed & Keller Williams Realty (2005-01 – 2017-12)

• Coordinate transactions involving buyers, sellers, lenders, inspectors, escrow officers, and contractors to ensure timely project completion
• Manage residential real estate investment and sales projects across California, Arizona, and New Mexico from acquisition through closing
• Conduct market research, financial analysis, and property evaluations to identify investment opportunities and maximize returns

Project Manager & Media Production Consultant at Partial Reality Productions (2005-01 – 2015-12)

Corporate & Nonprofit Clients

• Manage end-to-end media production projects for PepsiCo, American Express, the X Games, Women in Film, and the American Film Institute
• overseeing planning, logistics, budgets, schedules, and on-site execution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, creative talent, and client stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Build strong client relationships by delivering high-quality productions while managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments

Facilitator and Instructor - Outdoor Industry at LA River Expeditions (2024-01 – Present)

• Guide 100+ kayaking participants on the LA River, ensuring safety and stewardship

Facilitator and Instructor - Outdoor Industry at Move United (2012-01 – Present)

• Facilitate individual instruction and workshop participation for adaptive skiers

Facilitator and Instructor - Outdoor Industry at Hearts for Sight Foundation (2025-01 – Present)

• Guide 50+ visually impaired hikers and campers through nature outings and retreats

Master's in Education in Learning, Design and Technology (Instructional Design) – USC (2023-01)