Camilia Schawel
Instructional Designer

My goal as a designer is to transform complex knowledge into memorable and engaging learning. I utilize backwards design, focusing on developing a cohesive learner-centered experience.

I specialize in working with Articulate Storyline and Rise. Utilizing a combination of Articulate with other eLearning development tools allows me to create personalized learning paths using triggers and variables, while also ensuring alignment with the overall learning objectives. I am passionate about designing learning that not only informs, but also engages, making complex topics easier to understand and apply.

Beyond my technical skills, I bring a strategic mindset and am highly skilled in finding creative solutions to problems. Working cross-collaboratively on strategic initiatives with other departments, Iā€™m often asked to develop internal solutions or advise on adult learning and design best practices for internal training.

I live in the North suburbs of Chicago with my two daughters, two goldendoodles, and eLearning developer husband. I love to be outside and active as much as possible. I also enjoy reading, playing piano, traveling, and exploring the arts in our community.

Background

Skills

Instructional Design
eLearning Development
Video and photo editing
Website design
Course Creation
Storyboarding
Working with SMEs
Needs Assessments
Multimedia Integration
Scenario Based Learning Interactions

Tools

Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise)
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Products
Canva
Monday.com
Trello
Project Management Resources
Various LMS Platforms
Google Suite
Dropbox

Experience

2025
Senior Instructional Designer
American Academy of Dermatology

2023-2025
Instructional Designer
American Academy of Dermatology

2018-2023
Contract Instructional Design and Unit Development
Boulder Valley Schools

2020
Virtual Teaching Artist
Colorado Lullaby Project through Carnegie Hall

2017
Digital Music Explorers Program Pilot Educator
Carnegie Hall

10 years of experience teaching at various schools in Colorado and Illinois

Education

University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Music Education

Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Music Education