Christina Saintz
About Christina Saintz
Christina Saintz is an experienced instructional designer currently working at Cuyahoga Community College, Ashworth College, and Academic Partnerships. She has a strong background in developing online learning modules and instructional materials that enhance student engagement and course completion rates.
Current Role at Academic Partnerships
Christina Saintz serves as an Instructional Designer at Academic Partnerships, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on creating effective online learning experiences. Her work involves collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to enhance course design and delivery. She is based in Dallas, Texas, and has contributed to various projects aimed at improving educational outcomes.
Experience at Cuyahoga Community College
Since 2017, Christina has worked as Adjunct Faculty in Information Technology at Cuyahoga Community College. Her responsibilities include teaching and developing course content for students in the field of information technology. Prior to this role, she served as Academic Coordinator at the IT Center of Excellence from 2016 to 2018, where she coordinated academic programs and supported student success initiatives.
Professional Background
Christina has a diverse professional background in instructional design and education. She worked at Ashworth College as a Senior Instructional Designer since 2018, where she developed instructional materials and online learning modules. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Colloquy360, including Engagement Coordinator and Student Success Advisor, from 2011 to 2016. Her experience also includes an internship at Greater Cleveland RTA in 2010.
Educational Qualifications
Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Teaching from Kaplan University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she studied Design at the University of Wisconsin - Stout in 2018-2019, and briefly studied Project Management at Kaplan University in 2015.
Contributions to Online Learning
Throughout her career, Christina has made significant contributions to online learning. She has designed and implemented online learning modules that have improved course completion rates. Her work includes developing instructional materials tailored to diverse learning styles, which enhances student engagement and comprehension. She has also participated in cross-functional teams to integrate technology into curriculum design, resulting in innovative educational solutions.