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Beyond Training.

Hi, I’m Hector Castañón
a Senior Instructional Design & Training Specialist.


I design, develop, and deliver impactful training solutions from start to finish.

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What I bring to the table.

I offer extensive, hands-on experience in instructional design, content development, eLearning, facilitation, and training operations and logistics. I'm well-versed in
learning theory, including instructional models, adult learning principles, learning styles, and survey methodologies.

Instructional Design & Learning Theory

Bloom's Taxonomy

Bloom's Taxonomy

ADDIE Model

ADDIE Model
  • Application of learning theories such as Bloom's Taxonomy and Malcolm Knowles' adult learning principles.

  • Proficient in instructional system design models: ADDIE, SAM, and AGILE.

  • Able to adapt to different learning styles: e.g., visual, audio, reading/writing, and kinesthetic (VARK), etc.

  • Development of training evaluation and surveys based on the Kirkpatrick Model.

Adult Learning Principles

Adult Learning Principles

Learning Styles

Learning Styles

Kirkpatrick Model

The Kirkpatrick Model
Content Development
  • Content development for new hire and advanced training classes, product launch & national meetings, and POAs.

  • Development of self & home study modules, presentation slides, training videos, guides & workbooks, posters, surveys, and more.

Training & Facilitation
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  • Project management and training logistics including launch plans and the development of training schedules, calendars, and agendas.

  • Training classes facilitated in small and large group
    settings live or via remote webinar.

  • Technology training consisting of eLearning: micro learning, video learning, podcasts, synchronous vs. asynchronous learning: blended, hybrid & flipped.

  • Employ instructional theories such as Gagne's Nine Event's of Instruction, The 5E Model of Instruction, and Madeline Hunter's Steps for Lesson Planning.

  • Train-the trainer facilitation for national, regional, and launch meetings.

  • Role-play certification development, implementation, and coaching.

Gagne's Nine
Events of Instruction

Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's
7 Steps for Lesson Planning

Madeline Hunter Steps for Lesson Planning

5E Model of Instruction

The 5E Model of Instruction
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