Beth Thompson
Indianola,IA
Summary
Instructional designer with expertise in curriculum development and educational technology. Demonstrated success in database management and data analysis, leading to improved program compliance and operational efficiency. Skilled in collaboration with faculty and administration to implement effective course development initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
12.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented user-friendly database systems for managing courses, faculty, and administrative tasks.
- Regularly modified database to integrate new processes in curriculum development.
- Collected and analyzed data for accreditation, college, and university reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with administration to ensure compliance with accreditation and legal standards in course development.
Instructional Designer (Contractor)
Truman State University
07.2022 - Current
- Trained faculty on D2L/Brightspace during transition from Blackboard.
- Assisted faculty and staff with technology inquiries, focusing on Microsoft and Google products.
Volunteer-Database Administrator
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
01.2013 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive database for managing student and encounter data in a grant program that provides dental care for underserved children.
- Generated and refined reports for accurate grant reporting purposes.
Instructional Designer
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
11.2012 - 12.2019
- Implemented project management principles to enhance course development processes.
- Collaborated with administrators on effective program management strategies.
- Partnered with faculty to successfully complete over 100 course development projects.
- Conducted seminars covering education, Microsoft Office, and Learning Management Systems (Blackboard and Canvas).
Adjunct Professor
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Taught "Innovative Teaching Strategies"
- Designed comprehensive syllabus and course structure for "Cultural Competence and Multicultural Education".
Consultant
American Osteopathic Association
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed all exam and candidate data, including statistical analysis of exam results.
- Transitioned exams from paper-based format to electronic platform.
- Trained users on Canvas LMS for effective exam administration.
Assistant Dean, Instructional Designer
Waldorf College
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Developed a database system for efficient management of course and faculty data.
- Collected and analyzed data on online programs for accreditation reports.
- Collaborated with administrators to enhance program management processes.
- Partnered with faculty on various course development projects.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design for Online Learning
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2009
Master of Education - Educational Technology
City University of Seattle
Bellevue, WA09-2003
Bachelor of Arts - French
Central College
Pella, IA05-1997
Skills
- Instructional design
- Educational technology
- Microsoft Office
- Learning management systems
- Database management
- Data analysis
- Program management
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Accreditation and compliance
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist
Certificates
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate (2025)
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (2021)
Timeline
Instructional Designer (Contractor)
Truman State University
07.2022 - Current
Analyst
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
12.2019 - Current
Adjunct Professor
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
01.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer-Database Administrator
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
01.2013 - Current
Consultant
American Osteopathic Association
01.2013 - 12.2018
Instructional Designer
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
11.2012 - 12.2019
Assistant Dean, Instructional Designer
Waldorf College
06.2010 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Instructional Design for Online Learning
Capella University
Master of Education - Educational Technology
City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Arts - French
Central College
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