Taylor O'kelley is a senior instructional designer with 12 years of experience creating blended, story-driven learning for universities and life-science companies. Currently designing service training for Cytiva after leading digital pathology and technical training programs at Leica Biosystems, Taylor translates complex scientific and technical content into engaging, learner-centered curricula. She pairs a formal MEd in Educational Technology with hands-on skills in LMS management, agile project planning, and multimedia course development (Articulate, Canvas, Cornerstone). Known for strong SME rapport, Taylor surfaces clear learning objectives and weaves real-world scenarios into assessments that improve transfer to practice. Her career began in teaching and academic support, which informs a learner-first approach and a knack for helping subject-matter experts become confident instructors. Outside formal roles she consults on microlearning and video storyboarding, demonstrating a creative, cross-sector portfolio that emphasizes accessibility and measurable impact.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Education - MEd Educational/Instructional Technology, Master of Education - MEd Educational/Instructional Technology at UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education
Bachelor of Arts in English English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Bachelor of Arts in English English/Language Arts Teacher Education at University of West Georgia
Study Abroad French Studies, Study Abroad French Studies at Institut de Touraine
eLearning Certificate Educational/Instructional Media Design, eLearning Certificate Educational/Instructional Media Design at The eLearning Coach
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Taylor O'kelley - Instructional Designer at Cytiva