Instructional Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of instructional. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for presentations and workshops to small and large groups of teachers to increase the use of exemplary instructional practices to improve student achievement models through innovative learning design, inclusive of personalized learning models.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Contribute to the design and development of long-term strategic learning plans for the enterprise
• Commit to, and model continuous learning practices and self-development skills – both for personal growth, and to leverage emerging instructional design and performance improvement best practices and technology
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional systems design and performance support frameworks
• Proficient knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
• Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
• Experience with eLearning design using multiple authoring tools like Captivate, Articulate, Storyline, and Lectora preferred
• Experience preferred working with and managing content in an LMS (Cornerstone preferred)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the instructional position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for collaborative support with other instructional consultants and AT instructional technologists when solving complex requests related to the integration of instructional technologies in teaching and learning.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Current working knowledge in Articulate Storyline 2.0 development, or demonstrated aptitude using similar products
• Experience with a leading LMS (Learning Management System)
• A passion for training design and a respect for the science of instructional design
• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid changes in a dynamic environment
• High aptitude for technical networking and security content
• Experience developing screencasts
• Experience developing PowerPoint slides with custom graphics
• Experience with Storyline, Presenter, Captivate, Camtasia, Screenflow, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar tools

In response to your job posting for instructional, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for instructional design support to University faculty and colleagues using best practices of teaching and learning.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of software, Photoshop
• Video writing, editing and production
• On-Line Learning Management Systems
• Design applications for self-paced eLearning development software (Captivate, Articulate, Flash, etc)
• Design learning for synchronous webcast delivery & classroom
• Access agent needs, analyze and logically organize complex information and transform that into professionally designed, engaging and effective training materials
• Knowledge of instructional design, training, human performance and adult learning
• Strong working knowledge of training technology, personal computers and related software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, authoring tools, multimedia tools)

In response to your job posting for instructional, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight of instructional technologies, to include learning programs, training environments and learning management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Can create content from scratch (finding appropriate graphics, creating necessary audio/video files, etc) or from existing SME material
• Can test and troubleshoot web-based trainings if they do not work
• Knowledge of evaluations, testing, and proving ROI of training
• Comfortable working with people in all levels without close supervision
• Can create successful training material with minimal supervision
• Partnering with SMEs/Stakeholders
• Negotiating and partnering with individual SMEs and groups of SMEs to gain consensus, compromise, and instructionally sound end-products
• Mastery of Articulate and Camtasia

In response to your job posting for instructional, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general instructional support to faculty in learning technologies, course organization, and course implementation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with Canvas (LMS)
• Working knowledge of contemporary pedagogy
• Knowledge pertaining to open educational resources (OER)
• Proficiency in using rapid development authoring tools (i.e., Articulate Storyline or Captivate)
• Full understanding of all phases of training development process and adult learning principles
• Experience in delivering in-person training programs preferred
• Has both instructor-led and web-based instructional design experience
• Has previously taken a lead role in more than one large scale, complex instructional design project