Pearl
Stokes
Hello! I'm an instructional designer and eLearning developer.
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Workplace and Onboarding
Training that gets new hires and teams up to speed
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Accessibility and Compliance
Section 508 and WCAG skills that people can apply
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Community and Education
Learning for families, classrooms, and neighborhoods
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Designing clear, accessible learning.
Here's a bit about me
- Experience
- 7+ years in instructional design and content development
- Specialty
- Instructional design, eLearning, and accessibility
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of the Incarnate Word
- Currently
- Content Developer and Coordinator at Leidos
- Location
- Florida, USA
Remote - Background
- Certified K–12 teacher in TX, VA, and FL
I turn complex content, workflows, and policy into training people can use. I build with Articulate 360, Vyond, and Camtasia, and I test my work against WCAG 2.2 AA.
Designing training experiences.
Take a look at my projects
Workplace and Onboarding
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Update in progress
Small Business New Hire Onboarding
Onboarding for a growing speech therapy practice, with checklists, a welcome video, and a first-day setup guide for on-site and remote staff.
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Update in progress
Increasing Team Effectiveness with Project Management
Self-paced training that helps interns and new hires see how project management improves their work.
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In development
Grounded
A branching scenario where a new site foreman decides whether to stop work over missing fall protection.
Accessibility and Compliance
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In development
Accessible by Default
A course and video demos that show how to create Section 508–compliant documents.
Community and Education
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In development
Storm Ready
An animated explainer, microlearning, and accessible job aid that help households prepare before hurricane season.
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Update in progress
Analyzing Poetic Structure and Language
An interactive lesson for 8th grade students on form, sound devices, and figurative language, aligned to Florida standards.
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Update in progress
Understanding Retained Reflexes in Children
A lesson for parents and educators on retained reflexes and how they can affect a child's learning in and out of school.
What I bring to the table
Certifications and Training
- Certified Educator (TX, VA, FL)
- Section 508 training: accessible PowerPoint, PDF, and video
- Accessible eLearning in Articulate 360
- Leadership Institute for Military Spouses
- Naval Leadership and Ethics
Design Expertise
- ADDIE and needs analysis
- Adult learning theory and UDL
- Software and application training
- Job aids and user guides
- Content QA and governance
Tools and Platforms
- Articulate 360: Storyline and Rise
- Vyond and Camtasia
- SCORM and LMS publishing
- SharePoint and Microsoft 365
- WAVE, axe, and screen readers
Key moments in my career.
The path I've taken
Content Developer and Coordinator
Lead content development, user training, and accessibility review on a federal contract.
Instructional Designer
Designed accessible modules, job aids, and simulations for technical sales teams, and published SCORM courses.
Instructional Designer and Multimedia Developer (Volunteer)
Build microlearning, videos, and job aids for 1,500+ remote learners.
ESE Learning Support Facilitator
Created training assets and supported technology adoption for diverse learners.
Owner and Learning Experience Designer
Developed multimedia lessons and guides for families and educators.
Special Education Teacher
Individualized, inclusive instruction: the foundation of my learner-centered approach.