
PETRA SOTO GAONA
Instructional Designer • Business & Technology Educator • Multimedia Developer
📍 Ocoee, FL
📱 (407) 530‑6066
Professional Summary
Instructional Designer and Business & Technology Educator with expertise in Adobe Captivate, ScreenFlow, and Adobe Creative Cloud. I specialize in creating multimedia-rich, certification-aligned learning experiences that blend creativity with evidence-based instructional design frameworks. With over five years of experience, I have developed more than 20 digital curricula and produced over 100 multimedia learning assets, including software simulations, interactive modules, and instructional videos. I teach college‑level courses in Business & Entrepreneurship, QuickBooks Online, Digital Information Technology, IB International Business, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, and Cloud Computing & IT Fundamentals. My work consistently delivers measurable results, including an 80% certification pass rate and a 97% overall student success rate.
Skills
Instructional Design, Adobe Captivate, ScreenFlow, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition)
Curriculum Development, eLearning Development, Software Simulations, Microlearning, Scenario‑Based Learning
Assessment Design, UDL & Accessibility, Business & Entrepreneurship Instruction, QuickBooks Online, Digital Information Technology
IB International Business, Cloud Computing & IT Fundamentals, Project Management, Multimedia Production, Video Editing, Audio Enhancement
Experience
2023 - PRESENT
Evans High School, Orlando, FL- Business & Technology Instructor
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Teach college‑level, certification‑based courses: Business & Entrepreneurship, QuickBooks Online, Digital Information Technology, IB International Business, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Cloud Computing & IT Fundamentals
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Develop multimedia‑rich lessons using Adobe Captivate, ScreenFlow, and Adobe Creative Cloud
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Create full digital curricula aligned to state standards and industry competencies
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Produce instructional videos, simulations, and interactive modules
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Lead curriculum planning and collaborate with faculty to improve instructional quality
2021 - 2023
Wekiva High School, Apopka, FL - Business & Technology Teacher
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Designed and delivered instruction for Business, Entrepreneurship, DIT, Cloud Computing, and IT Fundamentals
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Increased student engagement by 85% through innovative instructional strategies
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Developed an 18‑module digital curriculum using Microsoft Office, Nearpod, and Google Workspace
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Taught 135+ students daily across grades 9–12
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Created multimedia learning assets, including videos, graphics, and interactive lessons
2019 - 2021
Orange County Public Schools- Substitute Teacher
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Delivered instruction across all subjects for grades K–12
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Managed classrooms of 35–55 students
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Created and delivered lessons when plans were not provided
Education
2021 -2023
Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL - Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology
Graduated August 2023
2017 -2019
Valencia College, Orlando, FL - Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision & Management
Concentrations: Business, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources
Certifications
Adobe Certified Professional (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition), Florida Educator’s Temporary Certificate — Business Education (Grades 6–12), Certified Entrepreneurship & Small Business Teacher — OCPS, QuickBooks Online Instruction & Certification Prep Real Estate License — Century 21 School of Real Estate