Robert Gutierrez
Secondary math teacher (15 years) Instructional Designer
Advanced Systems Group
ID Professional Certification
Robert transitioned from 15 years of teaching into a corporate instructional designer role, where his scenario-based portfolio projects opened the door to design eLearning for clients like Google.
After moving from California to Idaho and finding a stark difference in resources and support, Robert recommitted to a field he'd first discovered through Devlin Peck's YouTube videos. He thrived in Peck Academy, built a high-end portfolio website, and landed his new role just months after completing the program.
“Peck Academy did not just give me skills. It gave me direction, a sense of belonging in a new career field, and the tools to get hired.”
— Robert Gutierrez
A Portfolio Built Like a Designer Thinks
Robert's portfolio reflects the full design process: action mapping, branching scenarios, and polished visual execution. It gives hiring managers a clear window into how he approaches learning challenges.
The centerpiece eLearning project demonstrates both his technical range and his ability to design with empathy and strategy, making it easy for a recruiter to see exactly what he brings to a team.
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Robert's flagship project guided remote professionals through realistic workplace scenarios, challenging them to make decisions that shaped outcomes. He combined action mapping, branching scenarios, and a mentor-style guidance system with polished visual design in Figma and wireframed layouts.
Built in Articulate Storyline, the interactive experience also drew on MindMeister for action mapping and ChatGPT to refine content, proof that Robert could design with empathy, strategy, and technical precision.
From Portfolio to Offer Letter
Robert now works as part of a team of 11 instructional designers at Advanced Systems Group. The transition has been smooth and rewarding, thanks in part to the Academy's hands-on, feedback-rich approach that mirrors real workplace scenarios.
One of his very first projects at ASG put his new skills to the test: he transformed a static slide deck into a fully engaging eLearning experience by defining measurable objectives, replacing bullet-heavy slides with scenario-driven interactivity, and applying Mayer's Multimedia Principles to balance cognitive load.
The result exceeded expectations and confirmed to Robert and his new team that he was ready to contribute from day one.
“After 15 years in secondary education, I knew I wanted to move into instructional design, but I also knew I would need help learning the tools, building the skills, and creating the portfolio pieces required to land a role. I had the motivation, but I needed a clear roadmap to get there. Peck Academy provided exactly that.”
“The coursework was structured to build practical, real-world skills step by step. I was not just learning theory. I was creating projects I could showcase to employers. The community was equally valuable. Being surrounded by supportive peers and mentors made the experience collaborative, motivating, and fun.”
“Peck Academy did not just give me skills. It gave me direction, a sense of belonging in a new career field, and the tools to get hired.”
