About Me
About Me
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Kirsten Kurtenbach, Instructional Designer
Kirsten Kurtenbach, Instructional Designer
I believe that learning should be accessible, impactful, and purposeful for every learner. Bringing a diverse background in teaching and broadcasting into my instructional design work, I start with a thorough needs analysis to ensure I am creating unique learning experiences tailored to diverse audiences. By utilizing modern methodologies and technology, I ensure we hit clear learning objectives and maximize knowledge retention—always finding creative, forward-thinking ways to keep learners genuinely engaged while changing their behavior.
Whether you need comprehensive storyboards, fully executed e-Learning modules, or snappy microlearning resources, I produce quality, creative content that supports your business goals. I bring these experiences to life using Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Vyond, PowerPoint, and Camtasia.
Gallup Strengths
Gallup Strengths
My top five Gallup Strengths showcase myself as a creator and problem solver, who works well with others and enjoys collaborating. My experiences in broadcasting production and education have blended together perfectly in my role as an Instructional Designer. I excel at taking a concept and developing it into something accessible, engaging and purposeful, mastering the challenge of using it as a mode to teach and deliver information to a wide range of learners.
Professional and Technical Skills
Professional and Technical Skills
Professional
Professional
Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer with experience building multimedia, LMS-ready training using Articulate Storyline and Rise, Vyond, AI narration tools, SAM, ADDIE, structured QA, and stakeholder feedback cycles. Skilled at transforming technical and compliance-focused content into clear, accessible learning experiences from storyboard through delivery.
Core Competencies
Core Competencies
Instructional Design: Scenario-Based Learning (SBL), Storyboarding, Microlearning, UI/UX design principles including 508 Compliance, WCAG, and Accessibility, Multimedia Production, Adult Learning Theory, Quality Assurance Process, Cognitive Load Theory.
Technical Proficiencies: Articulate 360 (Storyline & Rise), Adobe Captivate, AI-Assisted Content and Audio Development (Gemini, ElevenLabs, Synthesia, 7Taps), Vyond, TechSmith Camtasia, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Canva, Descript, LMS Administration (Canvas, iSpring) and SCORM/xAPI packaging.
Strategy & Methodology: Agile (SAM), ADDIE Model, Needs & Skill Gap Analysis, SME Partnership, Stakeholder Management, Data Analytics, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick Models.
Credentials and Certifications
Credentials and Certifications
Certifications from Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA)
Applied Instructional Design
Instructional Design Process
e-Learning Development
Articulate Rise
Instructional Design Fundamentals
Articulate Storyline
Techsmith Camtasia
Virtual Instructor-Led Training
Vyond
Additional Training Certificates
Six Sigma Tools for Define and Measure
Needs Analysis
Adobe Captivate
Agile Instructional Design
Using Desing Principles to Enhance Remote Trainings
Storyline 360: Creating Personality Quizzes
Family & Fun
Family & Fun
I’ve always loved video production and teaching, and I’m lucky enough to have built a career in both. For me, Instructional Design is the absolute perfect marriage of the two, and that unique background is exactly what makes this work so joyful for me.
Outside of design hours, I'm a bit of a true crime and podcast fanatic, an avid reader, a puzzle lover, and a traveler. While I like to imagine myself as a clever detective solving mysteries, I know in real life that's not quite the "case"!
I share my life with my wonderful husband of 30+ years and our two amazing daughters. Whenever we can, we love to travel—especially to New York City, which is one of my absolute favorite places to visit as often as possible!
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