JENNIFER L. M. GUNN
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER + EDUCATOR + WRITER
About Jennifer L.M. Gunn
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER + EDUCATOR + WRITER
Experienced instructional designer, educator, and writer. Curriculum specialist with over a decade of experience building instructional materials for learning and development — for schools, companies and private clients.
Adept at team-building, brand-building, project-management, curriculum and professional materials development, learning facilitation, and collaborating and connecting with people. Background and skill set combines creativity and education with a background in project management, systems design, publishing and learning science.
Highly proficient user of technology and most instructional design software. Expert use of tech tools to build visual and compelling instructional and professional learning materials.
I'm an experienced educator, designer and writer, specializing in instructional design, education writing, and digital branding. I'm a problem-solver, collaborator, and thought-partner, who loves to create dynamic content and help people learn.
Learning Designer
Innovative instructional designer and team leader with extensive startup and creative project experience in developing impactful curriculum and professional learning materials with a focus on user-experience. Proven track record of leveraging educational technology and best practice instructional strategies to support mastery-based, student-centered learning environments.
Committed to fostering authentic learning experiences that promote social-emotional growth and meaningful connections through both digital and in-person interactions. Passionate about creating engaging learning content that resonates with diverse learners, drives educational innovation, and elevates teaching practices.
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Education Writer
As a freelance writer and instruction designer, I work with companies, organizations and publications on everything from ebooks to magazine features to blog articles to corporate learning materials. I've written 7 books for kids and teens, and hundreds of articles on education, learning design, educational leadership and learning science.
I regularly work with clients to write and design employee learning and development materials, as well as with colleges developing their web site content to drive enrollment. I have a keen understanding of SEO and can tackle any topic to make it accessible and engaging for users and readers. I'm easily able to juggle style requirements and adjust tone, voice, and design to accommodate the project's needs.
Key Competencies
Professional Learning Design
Skilled in creating and curating teacher-facing content for online and in-person courses, webinars, and PD materials that deepen educator understanding and implementation of instructional models.
User Experience & Accessibility
Focused on developing user-friendly, accessible digital resources by conducting user research and optimizing content based on feedback
Student Learning Experience Design
Proficient in designing interactive and impactful learning experiences for students, integrating innovative teaching methods to foster engagement and enhance educational outcomes.
Project Management & Leadership
Expertise in leading complex projects, managing LMS platforms, and delivering high-quality content within deadlines.
Ed-Tech Integration
Leveraging ed-tech tools and multimedia to create interactive and engaging learning materials.
Marketing + Outreach
Skilled in designing and crafting compelling marketing campaigns and content for newsletters and social media, elevating awareness.