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Education
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Certification
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Bryan Boatswain

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated Curriculum Coordinator well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention.

Talented Curriculum Coordinator effective at determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering 10 years' experience in the field.

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Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 10 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Designer

College Of New Rochelle.
New Rochelle, NY
08.2011 - 11.2017
  • Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
  • Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
  • Design and review course materials for blended and distance learning environments;
  • Designing instructional content to reflect understanding of diversity of learners or groups of learners while building into design on-the-job application tools and learning aids;
  • Conducting analysis to develop training programs most efficient approach to meet all project goals while prioritizing, coordinating, sourcing, and managing multiple projects;
  • Develop and facilitate “Preparing Online Instructors” course via Canvas learning management system to approximately 30 faculty members two semesters per academic year;
  • Assist faculty members with instructional design and pedagogy-related issues as they relate to course development/deployment;
  • Synchronized e-learning content with audio files;
  • Created various e-learning applications and troubleshooting guides;
  • Recorded and edited voiceover scripts for e-learning materials;
  • Developed instructional interactions and simulations;
  • Designed detailed courses from functional specifications;
  • regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to curriculum
  • Designed course materials and support implementation.

Educational Technologist/LMS Administrator

College Of New Rochelle
New York, NY
01.2010 - 11.2017
  • Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades;
  • Provides training to professors in use of current technology to meet curriculum goals;
  • Conducts professional development in areas of technology integration;
  • Provides training to professors to ensure integration of student computer competencies as outlined by state;
  • Effectively managed multiple instructional technology projects within assigned deadlines and satisfactorily met client needs by demonstrating superior customer service and effective team interaction/collaboration;
  • Managed myriad of LMS administrative tasks including course registration, course design, development, and organization, customized metadata templates, and metadata tagging system;
  • Successfully merged desired client technology and business needs to provide effective online learning solutions to support instructor-led language training.
  • Use proprietary ticket system Ticket plus to track all service calls
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
  • Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems
  • Assisted IT staff in troubleshooting issues and closing calls
  • Consulted with management to determine scope and priorities of projects and to discuss system capacity and equipment acquisitions

Coordinator Instructional Design & Academic Tech.

Molloy College
NYC, NY
09.2017 - 03.2022
  • Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
  • Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
  • Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Designed course materials and support implementation.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Design and review course materials for blended and distance learning environments.
    Identify, apply, and integrate pedagogy and technology into course curriculum, guide selection and development of instructional strategies for hybrid and online environments
  • Collaborate with faculty on course design, course development, and instructional design issues
    Manage overall course development process from inception to completion; provide ongoing feedback and assistance to faculty for further enhancement of hybrid and online courses promptly
  • Recommend learning tools to achieve course objectives based on current instructional design theories and educational best practices
  • Develop and facilitate faculty workshops, events, and consultations that use technology to enhance teaching-learning experience
  • Maintain knowledge of new and emerging technologies and curricular practices
    Administer online faculty development course development and facilitation
  • Collaborate and network with faculty to participate in facilitation of online faculty development courses, as needed
  • Work closely with Technology Learning Services and members of theOffice of Blended/Online Learning and Student Success to ensure coordination between course design and technology infrastructure and support
  • Analyze the feasibility of educational technology for adoption
  • Collaborate with Division Deans/Associate Deans to ensure curricula are delivered in an engaging hybrid/online format
  • Work with Dean of Innovative Delivery Methods on blended and online program planning
    Participate in campus committees and projects that support educational technology and instructional design
  • Track projects and report on faculty development and consultation activities
  • Plan on-campus faculty development events and workshops while collaborating with thefaculty professional center, technology learning services, and members of Blended/Online Learning and Student Success
  • Maintain and update hybrid and online teaching web pages
  • Other duties as assigned by the dean of Innovative Delivery Methods
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Lead Instructional Designer

City University Of New York, CUNY
New York City, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Collaborate with I subject matter expert (SME)-provided content to design, create, implement, and maintain training for global audience
  • Perform needs and task analysis, scope projects, and evaluate existing documentation to identify most appropriate training approach and content
  • Create engaging quizzes, simulations, and assessments based on learning and performance objectives
  • Maintain and develop course templates, models, standards, and procedures
  • Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned staff; ensure staff receive regular constructive performance feedback, prompt resolution of problems, and time and opportunity to grow professionally
  • Foster and demonstrate workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
  • Identify, design, and deliver technology solutions to meet online teaching and learning needs; find best solution for collaboration and design in all situations; troubleshoot, reassess, and pivot when needed;
  • Apply standards for online pedagogy, multimedia learning, and program design to ensure quality of online courses and evaluate courses according to those standards;
  • Apply pedagogical perspectives on accessibility and universal design, open education, inclusive design, DEI, and alternative assessment to design and development;
  • Build, review, edit, and update course sites, tools, and course materials; develop and/or apply writing and visual style guides;
  • Track and organize course materials and assets; record metadata, and assess media usage based on usage terms and context;
  • Collaborate with other instructional designers and internal/external team members to design, produce, refresh, and evaluate quality online courses; mentor and peer advise other instructional designers as needed;
  • Develop and deliver faculty training and workshops; support faculty with utilization of their online courses;
  • Participate in planning, implementing, and assessing course development strategies and workflows, and liaising with multimedia, data, and other teams;
  • Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication, and delivery of proposals and presentations

Education

Associate of Arts -

Online Learning Consortium, Boston
09.2019
  • Professional development completed in Course Development

MBA - Finance

Keller Graduate School of Management, New York, NY
06.2008

Master of Arts - Project Management

Keller Grauate School of Management, New York, NY
08.2005

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Keller Graduate School of Management, New York, NY
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
06.1997

Skills

  • Course Materials Development
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Learning Modalities
  • Instructional Technology
  • Implementation Support
  • Course Design
  • Instructional Planning
  • Agile Framework
  • Team Management
  • Course Evaluations
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Student Achievement

Certification

Online Learning Consortium
Workshop Certificates in the following:
• ADA & Web Accessibility Self-Paced Workshop
• Instructional Designer Certificate Program
• Fundamentals: Engaging Learners in Online Discussions
• Exploring Learning Analytics
• Creating Effective Presentations
• Project Management for Instructional Designers
• Neuro, Cognitive, and Learning Sciences, Part I: Bringing Theory to Practice
• Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles to Online Courses to Increase Accessibility and Engagement

Timeline

Lead Instructional Designer - City University Of New York, CUNY
05.2022 - Current
Coordinator Instructional Design & Academic Tech. - Molloy College
09.2017 - 03.2022
Instructional Designer - College Of New Rochelle.
08.2011 - 11.2017
Educational Technologist/LMS Administrator - College Of New Rochelle
01.2010 - 11.2017
Online Learning Consortium - Associate of Arts,
Keller Graduate School of Management - MBA, Finance
Keller Grauate School of Management - Master of Arts, Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management - Master of Science, Computer Information Systems
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bryan Boatswain