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Identifying Performance Gaps in Value Based Care 

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This case study showcases advanced instructional design capabilities in conducting performance analysis and designing targeted learning interventions. 

This work illustrates comprehensive performance gap analysis, designing evidence based learning solutions, applying systematic instructional design methodologies, and developing scalable interventions aligned with value based care objectives.

The case study reflects a strategic approach to learning design that moves beyond content delivery to address the underlying factors affecting performance outcomes.

Note: The Articulate file demonstrates a learning solutions developed for this project. To maintain confidentiality and professional standards, all proprietary information, protected health data, and organizational branding have been removed from this sample.

Scenario Based Learning in Financial Literacy

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As a freelance instructional designer for Blue Sky eLearn, I partnered with the Foundation for Financial Wellness to create curriculum serving dual audiences: individuals building financial literacy and organizations offering financial wellness as an employee benefit.

This portfolio piece showcases my approach to transforming financial concepts into engaging, scenario-based learning experiences that help learners apply knowledge to their everyday financial decisions. Through carefully crafted narratives and decision-points, the curriculum moves beyond theory to empower users with practical skills they can immediately implement in their lives

AI and Instructional Design

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This learning module is a thought experiment on artificial intelligence and the role it plays in instructional design. This course introduces budgeting—a skill essential to everyday life however it is designed by a computer, leveraging tools like Colossyan for AI-generated video avatars, Google's Gemini to create content.  This is a thought piece on the roll of AI in instructional design.

Understanding Quality Care 

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The two courses featured in this portfolio example are a part of a larger learning series reflective of my time at Optum. This work sample showcases my ability to breakdown complicated concepts into an easy to understand learning module for a clinical audience.

 

The work in these examples, excludes any protected and confidential information and focuses on information that can be readily searched using publicly available sources.

Custodial Know How 

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This learning module is a reimagined version of a project I completed during my time as a freelance instructional designer.

 

Built in Articulate Storyline, it demonstrates my expertise through interactive features like slide layers, markers, and states, while also showcasing my voice-over narration and audio editing skills to deliver engaging, accessible training for custodial professionals.

Exploring Vyond and Articulate 

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This learning module highlights my work as a freelance instructional designer, partnering with a small insurance company to create an engaging and cost-effective eLearning course. Using Articulate Storyline 360 and Vyond, I developed a training that balanced instructional quality with budget constraints.


While proprietary content and voiceovers have been removed from this example, it showcases my ability to use Vyond animations to enhance learner engagement and deliver professional-grade training within a modest budget.

Breast Cancer Basics 

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This interactive eLearning lesson was developed to raise awareness about breast cancer and to promote breast self-examination as a proactive method of early detection. Designed for a general audience, the course combines evidence-based information with engaging visuals and intuitive navigation to empower learners with knowledge and confidence.

 

This project reflects a commitment to public health education through thoughtful instructional design, blending scientific accuracy with user-centered design principles

Trusted to design for

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Optum, Optum Insight, OptumRx
Training, elearning, consultant, ILT, Instructor, instructor lead, training
United Healthcare, United Health Group,

2025 Katharine Johnston. All Rights Reserved.

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