Austin Winger
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
- Cybersecurity & IT Professional significant success in planning, analyzing and implementing of security plans and initiatives. Excel in developing comprehensive, secure network designs and systems.
- Instructional Designer eager to utilize expertise in learning strategies and curriculum development to bring value to the OpenAI team. Well-versed in evaluating organizational performance and implementing training improvements to increase efficiency.
- Professor and teacher strives to teach course information and build students' lifelong skills. Creates vibrant teaching atmosphere and consistency supports students through openness and transparency. Engaged educator maintains highest standards of classroom instruction.
- Musician/Artist/Entrepreneur over 15 years of experience, bringing planning and problem-solving abilities to all of my entrepreneurial and creative projects. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Strong communicator with team-building and rapport-building skills to grow a community across different settings and modalities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Grand Forks Public Schools
Grand Forks, ND
01.2023 - Current
- Teach courses across the district, in all subjects and all grade levels (K-12)
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Grand Forks Public Schools
Grand Forks, ND
12.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of varied learning modalities.
- Provided professional development to faculty on the use of instructional technology tools.
- Achieved highly coordinated cross-communications environment, liaising with staff members for best practices sharing.
- Created online tutorials to assist users in navigating educational resources and applications.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies to incorporate into instruction.
- Designed multimedia presentations for classroom instruction.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Maintained inventory of all computers, software, and other technological equipment in the school district.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection and purchasing.
- Collaborated with school administration to develop policies related to instructional technology usage.
- Trained staff members in the use of new technologies as they were introduced.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Owner/Startup Founder
All the Wings
Grand Forks, ND
08.2007 - Current
- All of my entrepreneurial and creative projects, under the umbrella of my parent company, "All the Wings (AtW 247)":
- AW Percussion est. 2007
- Musician in various bands playing professional gigs since 2006
- Wing Doctor Productions (recording, productions, audio/video, live sound, musician for hire) est. 2012
- The Holistic Co-Op & Bistro (TheHCB) restaurant and online recipes est. 2022
- Under the Wing est. 2023
- All the Wings parent company, new name in 2023
Head Chef
French Taste Crêperie
Grand Forks, ND
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Develop new and creative recipes
- Cook and manage kitchen
- Train all cooks and baristas
- Crêpes, vegan, gluten free, dairy free options, soups, smoothies, coffee, pastries, sandwiches
Instructional Designer
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Evaluated course performance to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Provided technical support to faculty on the use of educational technologies such as Learning Management Systems.
- Instructed adult learners on presentation development, team leadership and business writing.
- Designed assessments to measure student learning outcomes effectively.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of products related to instructional design projects.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create content that is engaging, accurate, and compliant with standards.
- Remained up-to-date with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books or magazine articles.
- Developed instructional materials and activities to align with established learning objectives.
- Developed multimedia elements such as video clips, audio files, animations and graphics for course delivery.
- Researched industry trends in education technology and best practices in online instruction.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Maintained knowledge base articles related to instructional design topics.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Evaluated existing training programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
Adjunct Professor
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Taught undergraduate courses across modalities (traditional, hybrid, online), such as:
- Social Work Research Methods (SWK 317)
- Assisted with courses across other departments, including Education, Psychology, and Music
- Co-taught and provided instructional design expertise for graduate courses in the College of Education (hybrid):
- Instructional Simulations & Games (IDT 545)
- College Teaching (T&: 539)
- The Professoriate (T&L 548)
- College Students with Special Needs (T&L 546)
- Issues & Trends in Higher Ed (T&L 590: ST)
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Taught undergraduate courses:
- University Life (UNIV 101)
- Study Skills (UNIV 125)
- Conducted research, presentations, publications, and writing with colleagues/faculty members:
- College student mental & physical health
- Technology use in higher education
- Instructional simulations, serious games, and educational technology in various settings/modalities
- Dance, art, music, culinary art to support health & wellness
Geek Squad Agent
Geek Squad - Best Buy
Grand Forks, ND
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Tech support
- Computer repair (hardware & software)
- Virus removal
- All around support to entire store/Best Buy + Geek Squad
Ballroom Dance Instructor
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Teach ballroom dance courses
- Demonstrate various dance styles:
- Swing, Waltz, Two-Step, Salsa, Hip-Hop, Solo
Activities Director
Mapleview Memory Care Center
Grand Forks, ND
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Montessori activities for nursing home residents
- Develop creative activities to keep residents engaged and support cognitive and physical health
Education
Cybersecurity Certificate (8 Courses) - Cybersecurity
Google
Online11.2023
Ph.D. - Instructional Design & Technology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2016
Graduate Certificate - IDT: ELearning
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2015
Graduate Certificate - IDT: Corporate Training & Performance
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2015
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Entrepreneurship
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2011
Skills
- Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Best Practices
- Teaching (K12, Higher Education, Non-traditional, face-to-face, hybrid, online)
- Music, art, culinary, dance, and other creative endeavors
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Smartboard Technology
- Analytical Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Elementary Education
- Video Conferencing
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship Building and Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Results-Focused
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- IEP Understanding
- Instructional Technology
- Group Instruction
- Special Education
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, web conferencing software, Google Suite & Google Classroom, Learning Management Systems, universal design, SPSS Statistics, Atlasti qualitative research software, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Sibelius, iOS/mobile systems, Adobe Captivate/eLearning, and other sofware & apps
Affiliations
- President of Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Student Organization (2013-2016)
Accomplishments
- Best Presentation Awards at research and professional conferences (2011 - present)
- Academic and Research awards throughout career (2007 - present)
Certification
- Cybersecurity Certificate (Google - 8 courses) - completed in Nov 2023
- CompTIA Security + Licensure - will take exam in January 2024
- IDT: eLearning graduate certificate - 2015
- IDT: Corporate Training & Performance graduate certificate - 2015
- College Teaching graduate certificate - 2013
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Norwegian
Limited
French
Limited
Hawaiian
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Grand Forks Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Grand Forks Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Head Chef
French Taste Crêperie
10.2020 - 04.2023
Instructional Designer
University of North Dakota
01.2017 - 11.2020
Adjunct Professor
University Of North Dakota
01.2017 - 05.2020
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
08.2012 - 12.2016
Geek Squad Agent
Geek Squad - Best Buy
05.2012 - 01.2013
Activities Director
Mapleview Memory Care Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Ballroom Dance Instructor
University of North Dakota
01.2009 - 05.2012
Owner/Startup Founder
All the Wings
08.2007 - Current
Cybersecurity Certificate (8 Courses) - Cybersecurity
Google
Ph.D. - Instructional Design & Technology
University of North Dakota
Graduate Certificate - IDT: ELearning
University of North Dakota
Graduate Certificate - IDT: Corporate Training & Performance
University of North Dakota
Graduate Certificate - College Teaching
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Entrepreneurship
University of North Dakota