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INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

I create engaging learning experiences that bring complex human issues to life through storytelling, thoughtful writing, and intentional visual design.

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ABOUT KELLY HAMILTON

Industrial Designer

Kelly Hamilton is an instructional design–oriented professional with extensive experience in in-person and online learning, multimedia content creation, and learner engagement. Skilled in Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and LMS platforms. Experienced in needs analysis, storyboarding, eLearning development, project management, and assessment design. Background includes educational leadership, teaching, graphic design, and training, with a focus on improving learning outcomes and designing engaging instructional experiences.

Design Philosophy

My instructional design philosophy centers on creating engaging, human-centered learning experiences. Experience designing in-person and online training around complex human issues has shaped my approach to building learning that feels relevant. Real-world scenarios anchor each experience, helping learners navigate through nuance, make decisions, and practice applying new knowledge in authentic contexts. Clear writing paired with compelling visual design brings these elements together into cohesive, accessible experiences that drive meaningful learning outcomes.

Milken Award Winner

I am a recipient of the Milken Educator Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding early- to mid-career educators for their impact, excellence, and future promise, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted award.

PORTFOLIO 

Featured Project:

From Skipping to Showing: A Practical Parent Course for Solving Attendance Problems

High school attendance plays a bigger role in student success than many families realize. This short course is designed to support parents and caregivers by explaining why attendance matters, how it impacts academic progress, and what to do when challenges come up.

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VIEW MORE PORTFOLIO PROJECTS

Skills

Instructional Design & Education

Instructional Design

Learning Design

E-Learning Development

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Project-Based Learning

Articulate 360

Multimedia Integration

Public Speaking

Direct Instruction

Differentiated Instruction

Workshop Facilitation

Academic Advising and Planning

Leadership, Recruitment & Program Management

Project Management

Student Recruitment

Stakeholder Communication

Student Activities

Employee Performance Evaluation

Staff Training

Professional Development and Training

Behavior & Student Support

Learner Progress Tracking

Academic and Behavior Intervention

Graduation Readiness Tracking

Graphic & Digital Design

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Procreate

Canva

Digital Drawing

Visual Content Creation

Microsoft Office

Google Slides and Docs

Digital Media & Online Presence

Website Management

Social Media Marketing

"Kelly is exceptionally organized, consistently delivers on deadlines, and juggles multiple high-impact responsibilities. In every way, Kelly is a model of leadership, integrity, and effectiveness."

Kristoffer Smith

Director of Student Services

Idaho Falls School District 91

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Contact Me

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(540) 679-9393

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