Steven Parris
About Steven Parris
Steven Parris is a Learning Experience Designer with extensive experience in instructional design and training. He has worked for various educational organizations and currently holds a position at HeadLight, where he has contributed to the development of scalable learning products since 2015.
Current Role at HeadLight
Steven Parris has been serving as a Learning Experience Designer at HeadLight since 2015. In this role, he focuses on creating effective learning experiences and collaborates with subject matter experts to develop scalable learning products. His work includes leading the design and direction of an end-user learning portal, which incorporates gamification and customized learning progressions. Parris operates within the Greater Seattle Area, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing learning through innovative design.
Previous Experience in Learning Design
Before joining HeadLight, Steven Parris held several positions in the field of instructional design. He worked at Amplify as a Senior Learning Experience and Instructional Designer from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Senior Instructional Designer and Media Producer at Wireless Generation from 2012 to 2013. His earlier roles included Senior Training and Learning Specialist at SchoolOne in 2011, and Senior Trainer and Instructional Designer at Promethean from 2008 to 2011. These positions provided him with extensive experience in designing and implementing educational programs.
Educational Background
Steven Parris holds a Master of Arts in Education from New York University, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Writing Emphasis from the University of Washington, completing his degree from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in learning design and instructional strategies.
Career Development and Contributions
Throughout his career, Steven Parris has contributed to the growth of various educational organizations. He developed a successful business vertical by expanding the interactive media group. His collaborative approach with subject matter experts has led to the production of scalable learning products tailored to specific learning needs. Parris's ability to lead design initiatives has enhanced the effectiveness of learning experiences in the organizations he has worked with.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
Steven Parris began his career in education as a Certified Career and Technical Education Teacher at Edmonds School District, where he worked from 1998 to 2003. He also held a position as a Learning Designer/Account Manager at Houghton Mifflin from 2005 to 2008, and as a Senior Media, Training and Instructional Design Specialist at Intel-Assess for a brief period in 2011-2012. These early roles provided him with foundational experience in instructional design and teaching.