Zoa Gay (Zoa) Bonofiglio, Doctoral Candidate
About Zoa Gay (Zoa) Bonofiglio, Doctoral Candidate
Zoa Gay Bonofiglio is a Doctoral Candidate and Coordinator/Instructional Designer with extensive experience in educational design and curriculum development. Currently employed at Auto-Owners Insurance, she guides various stakeholders in optimizing learning outcomes through effective design strategies.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Zoa Bonofiglio has been serving as a Coordinator/Instructional Designer at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2014. In this role, Zoa guides e-developers, workshop facilitators, managers, and executives on design strategies aimed at optimizing learning outcomes. Zoa has spearheaded the implementation of project management processes, such as Gantt charts and needs assessments, to enhance training delivery. Additionally, Zoa serves as a project manager for the design and delivery of complex online trainings, focusing on enhancing all learning content, including scripts, storyboards, and graphics.
Education and Expertise
Zoa Bonofiglio has an extensive educational background in curriculum and instructional design. Zoa studied at Michigan State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Teacher Education with a GPA of 3.8 from 2007 to 2008. Zoa further pursued graduate studies at Michigan State University in Curriculum, Instructional, Teacher Education & Policy, achieving a GPA of 3.7 from 2008 to 2012. Zoa is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Walden University, focusing on Curriculum Instruction and Assessment from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, Zoa obtained a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University between 2013 and 2015.
Background
Prior to joining Auto-Owners Insurance, Zoa Bonofiglio held several educational roles. From 2005 to 2010, Zoa worked at The Leona Group as a Curriculum Coach, Instructional Specialist, and Certified Classroom Teacher in the Lansing, Michigan area. Zoa also served as an Instructor at Michigan State University in the College of Education from 2008 to 2013. Furthermore, Zoa worked as a Literacy Curriculum Consulting Developer at Engaged Education from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Zoa Bonofiglio has led significant initiatives in curriculum development and training. Zoa led the vision, curriculum development, and asset development for a foundational training program tailored for claims representatives. Zoa has utilized various authoring and graphic design tools to create visually appealing deliverables that facilitate authentic learning experiences. These contributions reflect Zoa's commitment to enhancing educational practices and training methodologies.