Gabriel Yudken
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Let's Build
Meaningful Learning.

  • Learning Experience Designer
  • E-learning Developer
  • Instructional Game Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Music Educator
About Me

Hey there,
my name is Gabriel.

I design learner-focused experiences that combine creative problem-solving with technical capability.

With a foundation in teaching and certifications in programming and web development, I build learning experiences and software that are thoughtful, engaging, and made to last.

Learner-Centered Design

My decade of experience working one-on-one with private music students has shaped how I think about learning.

I find that every student is unique, and it's important to tailor instruction and learning experiences to meet their specific goals and needs.

Clarity and Accessibility

Clean UI and broad accessibility are crucial for an effective learning experience. They allow more people to participate and lower cognitive load.

My time as the webmaster for a nonprofit and my certificates in computer programming and JavaScript have pushed me to create accessible and responsive UI experiences for all my projects because older and younger members need to be able to use the applications.

Gamification and Scenario-Based Learning

Making learning interactive, engaging, and immersive is a key principle I use to create effective training.

This includes dynamic visuals, engaging content blocks, gamification, and scenario-based learning. I strive to add immersion to every experience I create.

Learn more about my experience and instructional design process below.

Pixel-art avatar of Gabriel

Client Work

Portfolio

Education

Master of Science

Instructional Design & Technology

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

In progress · 2025–2027

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Instructional Game Design

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Completed · August 2026

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

eLearning Specialist

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Completed · August 2026

Certificate

Computer Programming

Community College of Baltimore County

2023–2024

Certificate

JavaScript Specialist

Community College of Baltimore County

2023–2024

Bachelor of Music

Professional Music

Berklee College of Music

2015

Work Experience

Instructional Designer —
Graduate Assistant

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania January 2026 – present

As a graduate assistant for the Instructional Design & Technology program, I worked on a team to develop multiple learning experiences for real-world clients. These projects include:

  • A fourteen-module First Year Seminar online course for the university, built in Brightspace. I led the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion module, as well as the Health & Wellness and Financial Wellness modules.
  • Six training modules on effective research strategies for the CU Library, built in Articulate Rise.
  • Three software training modules on how to use FileZilla servers as a student.

Each project consisted of core instructional design processes such as:

  • Conducting interviews with subject matter experts (SME) and clients to inform the development process
  • Completing a task analysis and aligning course objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy
  • Writing assessments that correspond to the learning goals of each module
  • Creating a full content script for each module that outlines course pacing, activities and interactions
  • Storyboarding and developing the final course to be used on an LMS
  • Submitting deliverables to peers and clients for review and making changes when necessary
First Year Seminar course content
Library training animation with two learners at a research desk
FileZilla software training content
Library training animation with a learner in the library

Music Educator

All About Music / Stages Music Arts

For the past decade, I have delivered personalized learning experiences to students of all ages and backgrounds as a professional music educator.

My work has involved:

  • Analyzing learner needs and objectives
  • Curriculum design
  • Helping students build skills through structured instruction
  • Using performance-based assessment to measure growth
  • Providing targeted feedback to support long-term development
Music teaching room with whiteboard and yellow guitar

Volunteer Experience

Baltimore Blues Society — Webmaster

I serve as Webmaster for a nonprofit preserving and promoting live blues music in Maryland. I design, build, and manage its WordPress website while collaborating with board members and directors on technology goals.

Visit the Baltimore Blues Society website

Contact me

Reach out about instructional design, web development, or collaboration.

gabrielyudken@gmail.com

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