JUAN CORTÉS

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coquitlam College | Vancouver, BC| September 2025 - Present

Developed self-paced Rise 360 modules with embedded Storyline interactions, scenario-based knowledge checks, and LMS-ready SCORM publishing.
Built interactive H5P learning experiences in Moodle, including digital books, interactive presentations, quizzes, and guided student support resources.
Produced Vyond explainer videos and animated tutorials for student onboarding, Moodle navigation, assignment submission, and online learning support.
Designed faculty-facing job aids, quick-reference guides, and annotated walkthroughs for Moodle workflows, gradebook setup, rubrics, and online assessments.
Improved course layouts, navigation, instructions, and assessment structure to create more consistent, accessible, and learner-friendly Moodle course experiences.
Supported faculty through workshops and one-on-one training on digital course design, LMS tools, H5P, assessment setup, and blended learning delivery.

Coquitlam College | Vancouver, BC| February 2014 - Present

Designed curriculum, lesson sequences, rubrics, assessments, and learner materials for English, Spanish, academic communication, and business communication courses.
Converted classroom-based materials into online and blended learning activities, including guided practice, discussion prompts, formative checks, and self-paced resources.
Developed learner-centered activities for diverse post-secondary and professional audiences, with a focus on practical communication, clear outcomes, and measurable progress.
Created assessment criteria, speaking tasks, feedback tools, and performance-based activities aligned with course objectives and language benchmarks.

Paragon Testing Enterprises | Vancouver, BC| June 2021 - Present

Evaluated high-volume spoken English assessments using standardized rubrics and performance descriptors.
Participated in calibration and benchmarking processes to support scoring reliability, consistency, and fairness.
Applied structured feedback criteria and assessment judgment across fluency, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Externado University | Bogotá, Colombia| 2007 - 2013

Designed and delivered English language instruction for university learners preparing for TOEFL and IELTS examinations.
Developed curriculum materials, assessments, and learner support resources aligned with academic learning objectives.
Designed an English language program for the Faculty of Accounting focused on professional and academic communication skills.

Konrad Lorenz Fundacion Universitaria | Bogotá, Colombia| 2006 - 2013

Delivered Business English instruction focused on workplace communication and Cambridge BEC examination preparation.
Developed lesson materials and applied learner-centered instructional strategies to support language acquisition and student engagement.

Developed scenario-based eLearning modules featuring branching conversations, knowledge checks, software simulations, and learner decision-making activities.
Built custom interactions using triggers, layers, variables, hotspots, and guided workflows to create realistic workplace training experiences.
Published SCORM-compliant learning modules for LMS delivery and learner progress tracking.

Designed responsive self-paced learning modules using microlearning principles, labeled graphics, process interactions, and embedded multimedia.
Integrated Storyline blocks into Rise courses to support custom interactions and scenario-based activities beyond standard templates.
Developed onboarding, cybersecurity, and student support training designed for accessibility, engagement, and intuitive navigation.

Produced animated onboarding and explainer videos using visual storytelling, scenario-based narration, and learner-focused scripting.
Created instructional videos supporting student onboarding, academic integrity, technology training, and online learning guidance.
Developed storyboards, voiceover scripts, scene sequencing, and visual pacing for concise and engaging digital learning content.

Built interactive Moodle learning experiences using H5P digital books, interactive presentations, quizzes, tutorials, and knowledge checks.
Designed LMS course layouts, navigation structures, and learner support resources to improve usability and learner experience.
Developed faculty and student-facing digital learning resources for online and blended course delivery.

Multimedia & Visual Design

Created instructional graphics, annotated screenshots, job aids, and quick-reference resources using Canva, Snagit, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Produced LMS-ready multimedia assets aligned with accessibility, visual hierarchy, and learner-centered design principles.
Edited educational video and audio content for self-paced learning modules, tutorials, and faculty support materials.

Master of Education: Educational Technology and Learning Design | September 2014 - December 2017

Certificate Program in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language | June 2020 - September 2020

CELTA (Certificate of Language Teaching for Adults) Certificate - 2012

Bachelor of Finance and Foreign Affairs | January 1995 - December 1999

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