Sangeetha Kirsnan
Learning & Instructional Designer
Design with empathy
Create engaging content
Empower purposeful learning
About Me
I am an experienced learning and instructional designer who has experience in Singapore, Australia and the U.S. I have had the privilege of working in both private and public educational organisations in these countries.
My love for learning has spurred me to intentionally pursue instructional and learning design. I enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage active learning for different learners. Though I can work independently, I find strength in community. Collaboration is crucial in every work as I believe in creating and building solutions through communicating with different audiences.
Testimonials
Sangeetha is deeply passionate about designing inclusive learning experiences and fostering student success. Being new to ASU and working with another centralized unit, Sangeetha collaborated with our Engineering Learning Designers on the redesign of two large introductory engineering classes with the goal to improve student success and generate more inclusive environments. Due to her expertise in Learning Design, in particular practices related to inclusive teaching, she quickly established herself not just as an expert but also a genuine collaborator within the team and with the faculty. I credit Sangeetha’s dedication to build relationships that bridge organizational barriers with bringing new ideas and strategies to our Engineering Schools and to our embedded designers. Her lasting influence is having a broad impact!
Peter van Leusen
Director, Digital Learning Initiatives, Arizona State University
Sangeetha's unique ability to develop and sustain cross-institutional relationships, drive initiatives forward through evidence-based instructional design practices, all while viewing through an equity and inclusion lens, is really remarkable. Her proactive approach to problem-solving and her knack for identifying opportunities for improvement were evident in her role. She actively sought innovative solutions, ensured the student was centered, and made sure that everyone had a voice in the conversation before moving forward. As a leader, Sangeetha excels in cultivating and developing trust, the currency of change, through how she engages with stakeholders and colleagues. Her exceptional communication skills, combined with her inclusive leadership style, foster a natural environment of collaboration and respect. Sangeetha consistently leads from a place of compassion where people who work with her feel seen, heard, respected, and celebrated.
Renee Pilbeam
Director of Enrollment Management & Marketing · Foothills School of Arts and Sciences
SI worked with Sangeetha on the prototype of my e-learning programme and her expertise in instructional design shines throughout the entire process.
Not only was she able to tap into the theories behind what makes a good design in an e-learning programme, but she was able to apply her own skillset and experience in diversity and inclusion to ensure that different types of users are able to fully engage in the resource.
A dynamic collaborator, she is proactive in bringing forth ideas, questions and potential challenges in the project and importantly, listen and adapt to the rigour of the project.
Teratai Hiep
Intercultural, DEI and English Language Trainer & Owner @ Prokompas Coaching & Training