Kim EnsleyINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
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Instructional designer · Turning ideas into understanding

Learning that
leaves a mark.

I turn complex ideas into learning that feels clear, human, and worth remembering. Designed to spark curiosity. Built to put knowledge into practice.

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Selected projects

Good learning.
By design.

Explore interactive courses and a customer-service simulation built around real-world decisions.

Illustrated detective examining a suspicious email on a laptop with a magnifying glass at a warmly lit evidence desk
Interactive game / Cybersecurity awareness

Spot the Scam

Become an inbox detective. Inspect clues, judge realistic messages, and choose your next move across six cases.

  • Email-style scenarios and revealable clues
  • An animated detective who reacts to your score
  • A personalized report with strengths and practice priorities
Play Spot the Scam ↗

Fictional practice scenarios · No sign-in required

My approach

Start with the learner.
Design with purpose.

A thoughtful learning experience connects what people need to know with what they need to do.

01 / DISCOVER

Ask the right questions

Understand the audience, the performance gap, and what success should look like.

02 / DESIGN

Make a clear plan

Align objectives, meaningful practice, and assessment before building.

03 / DEVELOP

Bring the experience to life

Create accessible content, useful visuals, and feedback that supports learning.

04 / REFINE

Listen, learn, improve

Use review and learner feedback to make the experience clearer and more useful.

Let's connect

Have a learning challenge in mind?

Great learning starts with a conversation. Share your goals, your audience, and the change you want to make.

Get in touch ↗