Sarah Tarvin

Instructional Design, Digital Adoption Specialist, Curriculum Design, LMS Administration, Content Creation

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From LMS to DAP: Building Seamless Learning Journeys

Hi, I’m Sarah. I design engaging, scalable learning experiences that connect people to the tools they need to succeed. With expertise in LMS administration, authoring tools, creative design, and digital adoption platforms, I help organizations transform complex systems into learner-friendly solutions. This video is a quick introduction to how I bring technology and instructional design together to create training that truly sticks.

Innovation.

Depth and Range of Experience.

creativity.

Sarah Tarvin is an instructional design and content creator with experience that has both range and depth. Highlights of what she brings to her work include:

 

    • 20+ years of instructional experience, with more than 10 years specializing in adult learning and more than 6 in corporate learning design.

    • Extensive freelance content design, partnering with Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and the U.S. Air Force to deliver engaging learning solutions.

    • Skilled in adult learning theory and instructional frameworks including ADDIE, SAM, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

    • Strong track record creating measurable impact through blended learning, digital adoption, and eLearning design.

  • Programming & Design

    • Expertise across industry-leading platforms: Articulate 360 (Rise & Storyline), Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Synthesia, and Powtoon.

    • Deep experience with LMS and LXP platforms including Docebo, Absorb, Skilljar, Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, and TalentLMS.

    • Skilled in web design (WordPress, Squarespace), photography, video production, editing, and multimedia creation.

    • Innovative use of Digital Adoption Platforms (WalkMe, Pendo, Whatfix) to build user-friendly, scalable workflows that improve adoption and productivity.

    • Led international, cross-cultural departments of up to 25 staff, overseeing curriculum design and quality at the national ministry level.

    • Experienced in managing complex projects, guiding distributed teams, and mentoring peers to build instructional and digital adoption capability.

    • Adept at aligning training and digital adoption strategies with business priorities to drive ROI and performance outcomes.

  • *B.A. European Studies and German

    *M.A. German

    *Masters in Teaching-Secondary Education

    *WalkMe Certified Builder 1 & 2, WalkMe Project Lead in progress

    • Multilingual communicator: English (native), German (near-native), French (C1), Mandarin (B1), Spanish (B1), Japanese (A2).

    • Global perspective built from living and working in 6 countries across 3 continents, collaborating with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

 
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