CJ Lewis – Teacher/Instructional Designer

Designing relevant and engaging learning experiences.

Teacher pointing to screen titled The Bus-Tech: Computers 101 with children at vintage computers
A teacher introduces young students to computer fundamentals in a colorful tech classroom.
A large corkboard mounted on a matte white wall, completely covered with pinned lesson blueprints, flowcharts, sticky notes in muted colors, and printed interface mockups of online courses. Colored string connects related items, forming clear pathways of learning design. Below, a light oak console holds a neatly arranged row of labeled binders and a tablet with a course storyboard open on the screen. Soft, diffused overcast light comes from an unseen window, flattening harsh shadows and emphasizing detail. Shot from a slightly elevated angle in photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds to create a calm, organized mood that communicates thoughtful instructional design planning.

About

My name is CJ Lewis and I am a teacher and instructional designer. Please let me know how I can help you make engaging and relevant instructional content!

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A pristine whiteboard stretching across a modern classroom wall, covered with meticulously drawn diagrams of learning objectives, assessment cycles, and branching decision trees in rich blue and green marker. Magnetic icons representing videos, quizzes, and discussions are arranged in a clear sequence. At the base, an aluminum tray holds color-coded markers and an eraser aligned in a straight line. Overhead LED panel lights cast bright, even illumination, creating soft reflections on the whiteboard’s glossy surface. Photographic realism at a straight-on, wide-angle view captures the entire board in sharp focus, projecting a professional, analytical atmosphere suited to showcasing teaching strategy and curriculum design.

Curriculum design for engaging, standards-aligned courses that blend pedagogy, technology, and measurable learning outcomes.

A neatly arranged tabletop featuring a printed portfolio booklet opened to a spread of visually rich eLearning screenshots, assessment rubrics, and course maps. Surrounding it, a tablet displays an interactive module interface, while a slim external hard drive and a metal pen with a brushed finish rest nearby on a warm oak surface. The background fades into a blurred bookshelf filled with orderly rows of academic texts and instructional design references. Warm, late-afternoon sunlight filters in from the side, casting soft, elongated shadows and a gentle golden hue. Photographic realism from a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle creates an inviting yet professional mood ideal for an ‘Artifacts’ or ‘Work Samples’ section.

Faculty coaching and professional learning experiences focused on active learning, assessment literacy, and inclusive classroom practices.

A digital tablet lying on a textured charcoal-grey desk mat, its screen displaying a vibrant storyboard for an online course, complete with thumbnail scenes, annotations, and color-coded tracks for narration and interaction. Beside it, a spiral-bound planning notebook lies open, filled with neatly written learning outcomes and timelines. A slim keyboard and wireless stylus align precisely along the top edge of the frame. Cool, focused task lighting from an adjustable desk lamp creates a bright pool of light on the working area, fading into a darker, subtly blurred background. Photographic realism with a top-down composition and sharp focus throughout evokes a meticulous, process-oriented instructional design workflow.

Support from initial learning goals through prototyping, iteration, and launch of fully documented instructional materials.

A modern classroom environment centered on an empty, curved-front teacher’s podium made of light maple wood, housing a closed silver laptop, a small stack of rubric sheets, and a digital document camera folded neatly to the side. Behind the podium, a large ultra-wide display shows a paused slide from a clean, professional presentation template with icons for collaboration, reflection, and assessment. Soft, balanced overhead lighting ensures even illumination without glare on the screen. Photographic realism from an eye-level, wide-angle perspective captures rows of blurred, empty student desks in the background, creating a calm, anticipatory mood suitable for a ‘Teaching Philosophy’ or ‘Classroom Practice’ page.

Ongoing implementation partnerships, including workshop facilitation, observation cycles, and data-informed refinements to teaching and training programs.

A calm home office corner anchored by a sturdy walnut desk holding a dual-monitor setup, each screen showing different stages of an eLearning project: a script in a text editor on one, a slide-based authoring tool on the other. Between them, a slim, matte-black desk lamp arcs gracefully, casting a pool of warm, directed light. Along the side, labeled storage boxes and a small stack of instructional design books add subtle texture. The rest of the room falls gently out of focus, with a neutral wall and a single framed abstract print. Photographic realism from a slightly off-center, eye-level angle creates a focused, professional, work-in-progress atmosphere.
A close-up of a polished wooden table with three carefully arranged artifacts representing teaching and instructional design: a printed lesson plan annotated in fine red and blue ink, a tablet displaying an interactive formative quiz interface, and a bound reflective journal with a fabric cover and elastic band. A fine-tip pen rests diagonally across the journal, pointing toward the quiz. Soft morning light from a nearby window creates delicate highlights on the tablet’s screen and subtle shadows beneath the paper edges. Photographic realism with a shallow depth of field keeps the trio in sharp focus while the background dissolves into gentle blur, evoking a reflective, scholarly mood ideal for a ‘Reflection’ or ‘Professional Growth’ page.
A clean, minimalist dashboard view on a large, slim computer monitor placed on a white sit-stand desk, showing a well-organized learning analytics interface: bar graphs of student progress, line charts of engagement over time, and neatly labeled filters for different cohorts. A compact wireless keyboard and mouse sit aligned in front, with a small potted plant adding a touch of green to the side. Cool, diffused daylight from a nearby window combines with subtle ambient office lighting, reducing glare and emphasizing screen clarity. Photographic realism from a straight-on, slightly elevated angle creates a precise, data-driven atmosphere well-suited for an ‘Assessment & Analytics’ or ‘Impact’ section.

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