Portfolio

Sample Projects

Course Development, Analysis, and Writing

Overview: We have provided multiple types of services for Voices Center for Resilience (formerly Voices of September 11), a nonprofit organization focused on supporting communities and individuals affected by tragedy, including mass violence events, terrorism, and natural disasters. Services include instructor-led training (ILT) development, redesign of ILT for virtual delivery, project management, data analysis, writing, and editing.

Tools: Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Camtasia, Zoom

Date: 2016–2023*

*Began as independent freelancer before founding Scissortail

Graphic Description

Audience looking at a presentation screen displaying a slide titled, "Voices of Experience: Helping Communities Heal After Traumatic Events. Presented by Voices of September 11th."

The slide background is expressionist artwork representing the view of a clear blue sky, as if looking upward between the twin towers in New York City on the morning of September 11, 2001, before the planes struck the towers.

Microlearning Development

Overview: Developed microlessons to help caregivers navigate the challenges of supporting a person who may be thinking of suicide. The course includes scenarios and reflection activities. This was a volunteer project for TrainOn Powered by EdApp, using content from the client, Suicide Is Different, a nonprofit organization that provides education and coaching to individuals with loved ones who are thinking about suicide.

Tools: EdApp

Date: 2021

Graphic Description

A person holds a mobile phone on which a microlearning course is displayed. The screen shows the question, "What areas might you set boundaries for? and three answer choices.

Scenario-Based eLearning Development

Overview: Developed a one-hour eLearning course that uses two realistic scenarios to teach medical librarians introductory concepts related to the research process.

Tools: Storyline 360, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Docs

Date: 2021

Graphic Description

Woman holding a laptop computer that displays a screen from an eLearning course. The course shows a Latina woman in her 50s sitting at a table, with her hand on her chin. A speech bubble reads, "Kayleen, what do you think is the best way to begin?" The screen has three answer choices and a "Learn More" button.

Learning Experience Design Support

Overview: We are working closely on an ongoing basis with Mike Veny, Inc., a company devoted to helping individuals discover the gift of emotional wellness. This support focuses on analyzing learning needs, researching content, designing microlearning courses for deployment on OpenSesame, and developing supporting materials. In addition, we are responsible for establishing, revising, and documenting curriculum development processes in support of the client’s IACET accreditation requirements.

Tools: Kajabi, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Acrobat Pro

Date: 2021–present

Graphic Description

Presentation screen showing a slide with a silhouette of a girl sitting with her head in her hands. The silhouette is filled with words like "pain," "grief," "sadness," "anxiety," "loss," "sickness," "disappointment," "blues," "anger," "misery," and "pressure."

Next to the image are the words "Mental Health Challenges Are on the Rise GLOBALLY," with an icon of a globe.

Testimonials

You were very innovative, very creative, and I could sleep well knowing that you were supporting our projects and that you would treat them as if they were your own.

Although I originally hired Scissortail on a short-term contract to fill an immediate need, their expertise and professionalism compelled me to hire them on a long-term basis to help my company achieve its goals. They are a pleasure to work with—organized, professional, polite, and extremely patient. . . . Scissortail has truly been a blessing to both me and my business.

Kayleen was a pleasure to work with! She was skilled, creative, professional, even-tempered, and friendly. She completed the Storyline course on time and with a high level of quality. We will hire her again if we again need IDs. I highly recommend her!

Kayleen always meets development deadlines and communicated issues as they arose. She has mastered the art of the virtual meeting. Her instructional design skills are remarkable; she is very organized, practical, and imaginative.

We think of you and your team as an integral part of our network and team. You have consistently delivered products on time and with quality. And, most importantly, you know how to manage client relationships.

Fast, efficient, exquisite attention to detail and amazing collaboration skills. Kayleen is a pro and knows the strengths of her team intimately. What else could you ask for in a service provider?

Kayleen and her team were a pleasure to work with. Their communication and collaboration skills made every meeting fun and productive. Their attention to detail really brought the content of the course to life. Our team had many opportunities to provide feedback and shape the direction of the development. Finally, I really appreciated their specialized skillset in making the course accessible to all learners.

Other Samples

Occasionally, we work out loud and share samples on our blog.

We also have a YouTube channel where we share content related to inclusive learning experience design. In addition, Kayleen has also presented and facilitated panel discussions at several virtual conferences.