About

Hi! I'm Tara Bradley Williams!

I love languages, communication, and helping employees succeed in the workplace. My instructional design projects focus on improving workplace communication and understanding diverse populations.

I have experience developing learning experiences in the corporate world, adult continuing education, and K-12. I am passionate about connecting people and breaking down language and cultural barriers.

Resume

Key Skills

Technical

Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond, Audacity, Camtasia, Powtoons, Canva, LearnDash LMS, Thinkific, WordPress, WooCommerce, HTML, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks

Bilingual

Advanced Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
Native fluency in English

Experience

Pronto Spanish Services, LLC, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Founder| Instructional Designer| Lead Trainer, July 2002 – present

  • Utilize the ADDIE model to create engaging online courses in Articulate Storyline and Rise for adult learners.
  • Design job aids, infographics, workbooks, and facilitator guides for the adult language learner classroom.
  • Customize instructor-led training (ILT) and blended language courses for business and industry.
  • Developed a LearnDash/WordPress LMS with eCommerce functionality to host/sell 19 eLearning courses. 
  • Increased enrollment to 200+ new students/month for online learning courses written for ed2go/Cengage.

 

Lake Mills Area School District, Lake Mills, Wisconsin

English Learner (EL) District Coordinator, 2015 – 2020 / Spanish Instructor, 2011 – 2015

  • Coordinated the services, assessments, learning activities, and accommodations for multilingual learners.
  • Delivered and monitored professional development regarding the needs of multilingual learners.
  • Developed subject matter expertise on a variety of topics for language learners throughout the district.
  • Analyzed program data and evaluated long-term results to allocate appropriate resources.
  • Utilized the backwards design methodology to develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum.
  • Advocated for and designed a Spanish for Native Speakers course to meet the needs of Latinx learners.

 

Dean Health Systems, Madison, Wisconsin

Instructional Designer, August 2008 – January 2010

  • Achieved the EpicCare Inpatient certification as the principal Inpatient General Nursing corporate trainer for implementation and new hire ILT courses.
  • Developed curriculum, facilitator guides,  job aids, and guided practices for nursing and ancillary courses.
  • Led the design and development of the Camtasia eLearning modules for Dean University.

EDUCATION

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.
– Anthony J. D’Angelo

IDOL Academy

June – August 2021

Strengthened Instructional Design skills in Course Design, Scripting, Storyboarding, eLearning Tools, and Graphic Design, specifically with Articulate Storyline, Vyond, Camtasia, and Captivate. Earned the Articulate Storyline Skilled,  Vyond Professionals Animations, Level 1: eLearning Development and Level 2: Instructional Designer Badges

University of Denver

June, 1999 | Denver, Colorado
Master of Arts (MA) in Higher Education and Adult Studies

Studied adult learning theory, higher education, organizational change, and gained a critical understanding of the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. Program emphasized applying theory to practice by collaborating with diverse groups and individuals

St. Norbert College

May, 1995 | De Pere, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts:  Spanish and Sociology

Dean’s List (all semesters), Student Life Award for Campus and Community Service, Studied abroad at the Fundación Ortega y Gasset, Toledo, Spain (All courses conducted in Spanish)