CJ Lewis – Teacher/Instructional Designer

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.

Portfolio

Teaching-informed instructional design work centered on equitable, engaging learning experiences and measurable impact.

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.
A sleek glass-topped desk with a slim, open laptop displaying a minimalist dashboard of colorful course tiles and analytics charts, all sharply rendered. Around the laptop, neatly stacked notebooks with textured kraft covers, a set of fine-tipped pens, and a pair of over-ear headphones rest in deliberate order. The desk sits near a large window in a modern workspace, with city buildings softly blurred outside. Cool daylight pours in, creating clean highlights on the glass surface and gentle, controlled shadows. Photographic realism, captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field, conveys a professional, focused atmosphere ideal for a teacher and instructional designer’s ePortfolio hero image.
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.

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Flagship Learning Projects

Explore signature instructional design projects, from data-driven course redesigns that raised completion rates by 18% to blended PD modules that cut seat time in half while improving teacher confidence across diverse K–12 classrooms.

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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.
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.

Competencies

See how each project demonstrates core competencies across the ADDIE model—from learner analysis and curriculum design to multimedia development, implementation support, and evaluation that turns data into continuous instructional improvement.

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