HELLO, I'M
Jeana Chesnik.
Instructional Designer & Creative Technologist
Jeana Chesnik
M.F.A. Design & Technology
M.A. Communication Studies
B.A. English
New York, New York
Austin, Texas
About
MY BACKGROUND
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With a passion for human-centered design, innovative learning, and educational spaces, I pursued a graduate degree in Design & Technology from The Parsons School of Design. After completing my graduate degree, I returned to the world of learning and people development to continue designing engaging educational products. Please browse my site to view my Instructional Design experience, portfolio, and creative projects.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2016–2018
Parsons School of Design – New York, NY; Class of 2018
Masters of Fine Arts; Design & Technology
Dec. 2024– Feb. 2026
Intuit via Capetalent
Learning Experience Designer
2010–2011
Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe – Monroe, LA; Class of 2011 Masters of Arts; Communication Studies
2007–2010
Univ. of Louisiana at Monroe – Monroe, LA; Class of 2010
Bachelor of Arts; English & Spanish Minor
NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Scholarship
Certifications
ID & LEARNING UX
2024
Apple Certified Teacher | Apple Education Community
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2019
Quality Matters Member | QM Conference East Coast
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Using Instructional Materials and Technology to Promote Learner Engagement
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Strengthening Course Design Course Mapping
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2014
Associated Talent Development (ATD)
Certification: Fundamentals of Learning Design
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2014
Mobile Learning Conference (mLearnCon)
Certification: Create Effective Mobile Learning in the Social Age
Nov. 2019– Present
Instructional Designer
February 2019– Nov. 2019
The New School & Parsons School of Design
Manager in Instructional Design​
June 2018– February 2019
Murphy USA | Clarity Consultants
Instructional Designer | Onboarding, Manager Training
Aug 2016–May 2018
Parsons School of Design,
Learning Experience Research Assistant
M ss ng P eces,
Production Assistant Intern | Summer 2017 Intern
Nov. 2021– March 2023
Amazon
Learning Experience Designer
Apr. 2023 – Nov. 2024
Apple
Instructional Designer
Aug 2015–April 2016
Republic Services Waste & Recycling HQ,
Sales, Marketing, & People Development
Instructional Designer
Aug 2013–Aug 2015
Massage Envy Corporate HQ,
Learning & People Development Dept.
Instructional Designer
Skills & Tools
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Articulate Storyline, Rise 360
Content Writing & Editing
A.I. & Synthesia
Learning Management Systems
Video Editing/Adobe Premiere Pro
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Storyboarding
Rapid Prototyping
Evolve
Motion & Animation Design
Voice Recording/Narration
Awards/Features
2019 - American Institute of Architects (AIA), San Juan, PR
Special Film Screening, Lighting in Action project
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2018 Parsons School of Design Exhibit
Disaster Preparedness Week,
Short Film, Lighting In Action - View Here
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2018 Core 77 Design Education Award
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2017 New York Times Pop-Up Parks Feature
Interests
Learning Design
Learning Recall
Mobile Learning
Video Editing
Graphic Design
Illustration
Motion Design
Illustration
Motion Design
Soccer
Reading
Flying my kite
Curating music playlists
ID Portfolio
Instructional Design Projects can be viewed here and also on my full website here
Other Creative Projects
Projects that I've completed during graduate school in collaboration with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City for Storytelling & VR Education, and more. - View all projects here ​