Assessment & Research Projects

My background in educational psychology, a social science, has equipped me with strong research skills directly applicable to instructional design—particularly in assessment and evaluation. For example, I can design effective data collection tools, gather and analyze data, and translate findings into actionable learning recommendations. Recent projects include a year-long thesis on improving virtual learning and a needs assessment to enhance employees’ use of collaborative software and AI tools. You can explore additional details and materials below.

Job Positions & Companies: Undergraduate Student at the University of Central Florida (2023); Instructional Designer at WLR Automotive Group (2025)

Needs Assessment & Research Thesis

Thesis Study Materials

My research explored how social and cognitive factors influence the effectiveness of virtual learning. To create the study materials, I used my video editing skills to create manipulated lecture recordings. The sample below is not a real lecture—it was edited to add each participant box individually so that the participants displayed either attentive or inattentive behaviors. Additional details are available in my published thesis.

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Screenshot of an edited video used in the study.

Research Poster

For my thesis research, I was accepted to UCF’s 2023 Student Scholar Symposium. To communicate my findings to attendees, I created and presented a research poster that outlined my methods, results, and implications for improving virtual instructor-led learning.

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Software & AI Needs Assessment Report

In collaboration with the Executive and Business Applications departments, I conducted a needs assessment using a human performance improvement (HPI) model. This needs assessment aimed to improve employees’ use of Monday.com, OneNote, and Teams and support adoption of AI tools. I worked with stakeholders to identify perceived needs, designed data collection tools, analyzed the results, and developed actionable recommendations. To promote engagement from stakeholders, including the CEO, I created a clear, interactive report using Articulate Rise.

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Bonus: CEO's Praise for Needs Assessment

The CEO, previously skeptical of data collection due to concerns about validity and reliability, took a strong interest in my needs assessment. As a broader change management effort, this project helped promote data-driven assessments and evaluations for learning initiatives. So, it was especially rewarding to receive positive feedback from the CEO after reviewing the final report 😊

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