Beth McKay
Instructional Designer | Educator | Visual Designer
I am an educator, instructional designer, and lifelong learner with more than seven years of experience in K–12 education. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping others learn, whether that means teaching students in the classroom, supporting fellow educators through professional learning, or designing engaging educational experiences using technology. I recently completed a Master of Education in Educational Technology and Instructional Design, focusing on creating meaningful learning experiences and using data to improve outcomes. I enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and collaborating with others to make a positive impact, which is why I am excited about opportunities that combine education, technology, and professional growth.
EDUCATION
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Technology and Instructional Design
Western Governors University | June 2026
B. A. in Art Education | University of Alabama in Huntsville, 2018
Huntsville, AL
Class B Visual Arts P-12 Certification
B. S. in Family and Consumer Science | University of Montevallo, 2008
Minor: Art
Work Experience
Elementary Art Teacher
August 2020 - Present
Develop and implement curriculum to enhance creative thinking, multicultural art education, and use of skills for artistic expression that helped improve student engagement for 3 local schools.
Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction for more than 600 K–5 students annually across multiple elementary schools.
Develop and facilitate professional learning sessions and collaborative planning opportunities with fellow educators focused on instructional strategies, classroom management, and curriculum implementation.
Created and implemented a professional development e-learning module focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) integration for elementary art educators as part of graduate capstone research.
Utilize student performance data, formative assessments, and classroom observations to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
Integrate educational technology platforms including Nearpod, Canva, Google Workspace, and learning management systems to increase student engagement and support differentiated instruction.
Collaborate with administrators, instructional staff, and district personnel to align curriculum, instructional practices, and student support initiatives.
Support diverse learners through implementation of accommodations, differentiated instruction, and individualized learning strategies.
Present student learning outcomes and program initiatives through district events, exhibitions, and community partnerships.
Graphic Designer/ Social Media Marketing
October 2018-August 2020
Created and implemented marketing strategies to increase digital engagement, community outreach and philanthropic opportunities for an identified audience of over 29,000.
Designed company logos, business cards, informational materials, and property flyers for print and social media distribution.
Managed engaging content on all social media platforms for the company (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) as well as Google business profile to increase social media presence by 15%.
Designed, created, and organized events, such as Mardi Gras, Christmas, and St. Patrick's Day parade, to increase community involvement and build stronger relationships.
Improved branding and online presence by managing Google profile through solicitation of reviews, responding to customer’s online inquiries and tracking click through rates.
Created content for direct mailing, newsletter email subscriptions and outbound calls to analyze engagement, open rates and call-to-action responses.
Office Manager
September 2013 - March 2016
Assisted in development of strategic planning and long-term goals for Huntsville division servicing a client base of over 190,000 in North Alabama.
Maintained daily, weekly, and long-term schedules for 3 psychologists and 1 speech pathologist.
Organized and managed records databases for client files while providing administrative support for the Outpatient Clinic and Adult Services Group.
Coordinated staff meetings, team member events, and fundraising efforts and facilitated compliance activities to adhere to local and federal safety and security guidelines.
Organized travel arrangements for the psychologists and managed all daily operations for consistent workflow.
Recruited, observed and coached team of volunteers at the clinic on understanding HIPAA compliance standards and patient files.
Received Grant Writing Certificate