Hi. I'm Nik Kroushl 🔊 (she/hers).

I am a creative, which has driven me to wear many hats: Instructional designer, program manager, writer, educator, social dancer, jill of all trades, tech tinkerer, and lifelong learner, among others.

I have a master's degree in instructional technology and am a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. I worked in higher education in various capacities (from marketing to advising to instructional design) from 2016 to 2024, with forays into several other fields along the way. My focus areas include online teaching and learning, Universal Design for Learning, educational technology, and planning/strategy (projects, programs, courses).

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Types of Work

I have experience executing projects like:

• Designing online or in-person educational and training programs, from brainstorming to execution, from traditional university courses to bootcamp-style offerings
• Translating technical knowledge from experts into usable learning materials
• Translating in-person trainings and courses to meaningful online experiences
• Improving accessibility of websites, course materials, and learning programs (e.g., in compliance with Section 508)
• Revising and iterating your educational programs to greatest effect
• Marketing materials and strategies for educational, training, or nonprofit programs
• Writing and editing copy for all kinds of ventures, from websites to manuscripts
• Managing programs and events (especially educational ones, but all kinds!)

Check my Portfolio to see what I can do.

Testimonials

Nik was a fantastic partner in the development and implementation of our new course. In our flagship year of implementing this course, her expert opinion and high-quality consultation was critical to our program's success. Not only did she produce great work, but she was fantastic to work with! We’d wholeheartedly recommend Nik Kroushl as an educational design consultant to anyone looking to develop high quality programming. Vicki Bartek, Project Manager, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Innovation Ecosystem

During our work together on a new interdisciplinary program for post-graduate health professionals and scientists, Nik displayed a deep knowledge of educational program development, from theoretical underpinnings to practical development and implementation. Nik’s expertise combined with her excellent communication and critical thinking skills, careful attention to detail, and calm demeanor led to high quality products and a delightful team experience. Nik is a model professional, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for assistance with educational programming. Daria Ferro, Co-Director, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Innovation Ecosystem