Trelisa Glazatov
Calbright College
Costa Mesa, CA USA
"I need to have work that is purposeful and that is beyond me."
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Trelisa's work combines: Education, Technology, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
There are various ways to become an instructional designer. Most instructional designers come with diverse educational backgrounds and arrive in this field through professional experience opportunities. Some take the formal ways through education, while others get here through on the job experience coupled with professional development.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Finance
University of Iowa
Graduate Degree
Health Administration & Policy
University of Michigan
Graduate Degree
Instructional Technology
Wayne State University
Doctorate
Computing Technology in Education
Nova Southeastern University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I started out in health care and loved the fast-paced learning, but the burnout pushed me to pivot and seek a more fulfilling path.
2.
I launched my first business out of a desire to do meaningful work on my own terms, even if it meant walking away from a six-figure job.
3.
When someone commented that I’d be a great teacher, it sparked my curiosity despite my own rough experiences in school.
4.
I began creating multimedia for educators, using creativity to help others learn.
5.
While producing 3D models and videos, I wondered who decides what learners need—that curiosity led me to instructional design.
6.
I quit a job without a backup plan and spent two years juggling odd jobs, volunteering, and building new skills.
7.
I went back to school for a short-term certificate and landed my first job as a multimedia specialist.
8.
Eventually, I created my own job title to reflect the full scope of what I do, and built a career where my skills and values align.
