About Me.
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Hello, I'm Sandra Namio!
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With a rich background in both Education and Healthcare, I've always been driven by a passion for blending education with technology. This led me to Instructional Design, where I leverage my creativity and expertise to craft engaging and effective learning solutions.
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My curiosity about the diverse ways people absorb and retain knowledge has always guided my work. Understanding that learning is a unique journey for each individual, I tailor educational experiences to meet a wide range of needs, ensuring accessibility and engagement for all learners.
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My inquisitive nature fuels my ongoing quest for personal and professional growth, pushing me to constantly refine my skills. My goal is to create immersive learning experiences that ignite a passion for discovery in others.
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There's an unparalleled joy in witnessing that "aha" moment when learners grasp new concepts—seeing someone learn something unexpected is profoundly rewarding.
Education
January 2023
Full Sail University
Graduate Certificate Instructional Design and Technology
Project-based certificate in Instructional Design and Technology that incorporate strategies for learning engagement by understanding your audience and using multi-media to create interactive lessons that motivate and engage the learner.
March 2021
Grantham University
Master of Science in Performance Improvement
Performance Improvement, or Human Performance Improvement (HPI), uses measurement and analysis to identify gaps in skills and knowledge and provide helpful training and intervention to improve organizational performance and outcomes.
September 2018
Southern New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Administration is a multi-disciplinary degree that combines business management and Human Resources, focusing on improvement, efficiency, and quality of healthcare services in an organization to improve patient care and services.
My Resume
Experience
June 2023 - Present
Training Coordinator
Responsible for designing, developing, coordinating and conducting training program for nation wide implementation of transition to a new electronic health record solution.
May 2019 - May 2023
Program Director
Developed a learner-focused course curriculum, lessons, and exercises to meet online and face-to-face learning course objectives. Performed continuous review of program outcomes by analyzing metrics of learning, achieving a 30 percent improvement in test scores after one month
April 2016 - December 2020
Online Adjunct Instructor
Developed and Implemented curriculum for improved learning and student performance. Used a variety of instructional methodologies and technologies to engage students. Assessed the effectiveness of course materials with end-of-course surveys and course outcomes to make future course improvements.
August 2015 - February 2017
Certified/First Assistant Surgical Technologist III - CV Team
Provide support in the development and start-up of new open heart program. Assisted staff by providing orientation, training, and support by delivering educational services for the surgical team. Advised on opportunities to improve processes and tasks on patient-centered focus of care.
Additional Experience
Program Director
Launched a new Surgical Technology program and passed initial and continuous accreditation.
Developed and implemented course curriculum that included testing materials, exercises, lessons, assessments for instructor-led course work, and hands-on materials to meet the objectives and requirements of accreditation. Revised curriculum to adapt to changing accreditation standards by the annual deadline. Monitored program performance to identify areas of improvement.