Instructional & Learning Designer

Q. Eileen
Wafford

Designing meaningful learning experiences that inform, engage, and inspire.

Portrait of Q. Eileen Wafford
10+Years creating
learner-centered experiences
Overview

Clear ideas.
Inclusive learning.
Measurable impact.

Hi, I'm Eileen Wafford, an instructional designer and learning professional with 10+ years of experience creating engaging, learner-centered learning experiences. I partner with subject matter experts to transform complex information into clear, accessible learning solutions that drive performance and support learner success.

  • Expertise in instructional design, eLearning development, and learning technologies.
  • Applies ADDIE, SAM, and accessibility best practices to create inclusive learning experiences.
  • Integrates AI literacy and emerging technologies to enhance learning.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and measurable learning outcomes.
What I Do
01

Storyboarding & Scripting

Develop storyboards, scripts, learning flows, multimedia assets, interactions, and assessments.

02

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with subject matter experts to translate complex ideas into accessible instruction.

03

Evaluation & Outcomes

Design assessments, analyze feedback, and improve learning effectiveness.

04

Learning Technology

Manage course content and maintain quality, accessibility, and documentation.

Design Approach

Thoughtful by design.
Flexible in practice.

My approach centers on partnering with learners and subject matter experts to create engaging, learner-centered experiences.

ADDIE

A structured framework

  • Analyze learning needs and goals.
  • Design content, activities, and assessments.
  • Develop engaging learning materials.
  • Implement and support learning experiences.
  • Evaluate outcomes and refine instruction.
SAM

An iterative process

  • Prepare by identifying needs and project goals.
  • Iteratively design by prototyping and refining solutions.
  • Iteratively develop through building, testing, and continuous feedback.
ACCESSIBILITY

Inclusive from the start

  • By integrating accessibility practices throughout the design process, I create inclusive learning experiences that meet diverse learner needs.
Toolkit

Tools & Platforms

  • Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline)
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Camtasia
  • Canva
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Microsoft 365
  • SharePoint
  • WordPress
  • Springshare tools
  • Generative AI