Amy Hurd
About Amy Hurd
Amy Hurd is a Technical Trainer with experience in education and training development, currently working at FareHarbor in Denver, Colorado. She has a background in elementary education, training design, and data analysis, with a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Current Role at FareHarbor
Amy Hurd serves as a Technical Trainer at FareHarbor, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she designs and evaluates training materials for a global audience, utilizing various formats including virtual instructor-led, instructor-led, and eLearning. She applies adult learning theory best practices to ensure the effectiveness of the training programs. Her work focuses on developing engaging eLearning training modules using course authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Camtasia.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current role, Amy Hurd worked as an Elementary Educator at Denver Public Schools from 2018 to 2022. During this four-year period, she gained experience in teaching and curriculum development. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Northwest Montessori House of Children, also from 2018 to 2022, where she supported educational activities and assisted in classroom management.
Experience at SpareFoot
Amy Hurd has a history of working at SpareFoot, where she held two positions. She was a Partner Team Member for 11 months in 2015 and an ACE Team Member for one year from 2014 to 2015. In these roles, she contributed to team initiatives and supported various operational functions within the company, gaining valuable experience in a corporate environment.
Educational Background
Amy Hurd holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she pursued studies in Graphic Design at Cuesta College in 2013, completing an 11-month program. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in training and instructional design.
Skills in Training Development
Amy Hurd specializes in designing and evaluating training materials for diverse audiences. She utilizes data analysis to review quality control data, summarizing quarterly reports to identify feedback trends and new feature adoption. Her ability to deliver recommendations to stakeholders based on insights from data analysis highlights her analytical skills and commitment to continuous improvement in training opportunities.