85: Transitioning from Teacher to Freelance Instructional Designer, A Conversation with DaNadia Johnson, Freelance ID

Overview 

In this episode, I got to chat with the amazing DaNdia “Nadia” Johnson. Nadia is a remarkable individual who has taken a leap of faith and successfully transitioned from the world of teaching to becoming a thriving freelance instructional designer. During this episode, Nadia shares her best tips for transitioning into a new role and preparing for the competitive job market. Join us as we delve into Nadia's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights gained along the way. There is a BIG announcement at the end of this episode for the EdUp community. 

More About DaNadia Johnson 

👋🏽 Hi, my name is DaNadia. Most of my peeps call me Nadia!

🔥 My LOVE for learning will never die...

🎯As a child, I found confidence through curiosity and learning new things. Learning has been an essential tool that I’ve used to navigate life. If there’s something I don’t know, you can count on me to learn it. This love for learning led to my work as an educator and sparked my interest in the world of Instructional Design.

👩🏽‍🏫 As an educator I began to understand the importance of being intentional in crafting learning experiences for diverse learners. I believe every learner has a story waiting to be told, and I use learning experiences to empower others to tell their stories. Teaching helped to uncover the highly beneficial impact of Instructional technology, which led me to pursue opportunities in Instructional Design & Curriculum Development.

👩🏽‍💻 As an Instructional Designer and Curriculum Writer, I have had the opportunity to work on projects and products that service 1M+ learners. I craft innovative, engaging, and thought-provoking learning experiences for diverse learner environments and types. I plan to continue educating and equipping people, products, and pedagogy through impactful learning experiences.

📚 In my free time, you can find me traveling, reading, listening to music, crafting, and teaching kids how to read scientifically as a Literacy Tutor & Interventionist Eduprenuer!

Be sure to connect with DaNadia Johnson on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ AND check out Nadia’s fabulous ID portfolio. 

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