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Daniel Ervin

Swansboro,USA

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience in many educational settings and roles, specializing in curriculum development and instructional design. Proven track record in driving program success through cross-functional collaboration and innovative workforce development strategies. Adept at leveraging artificial intelligence applications to enhance learning experiences while fostering team leadership and management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Development Owner

Western Governors University
01.2021 - Current
  • Own the formal design, development, deployment, and maintenance of higher education e-learning programs for Master of Science, Master of Education, and initial teacher licensure programs, focusing on instructional design, and curriculum leadership.
  • Lead cross-functional teams from academia, enrollment, evaluation, program development, marketing, and finance to drive program health, relevance, and value throughout the program lifecycle.

Instructional Designer

Western Governors University
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Create, deliver and curate top-tier e-learning curricula and assessments on varied educational platforms.
  • Serve as a trusted developer and adviser for curriculum development teams to ensure the expedited delivery of educationally sound learning products and valid and reliable assessments.

Assessment Developer

Western Governors University
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Design and develop high-stakes and low-stakes competency-based assessments.
  • Work with collaborative teams, including program development owners, subject matter experts, editors, and curriculum stakeholders, to ensure assessments are authentic, valid, fair, and aligned with learning goals.

Instructional Design Team Lead

Dynactive Software, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Lead e-learning development teams to drive quality program design and development.
  • Manage all facets of new and existing programs, including educational standards, assessments, and measurement of outcomes.

Instructional Designer

Career Step
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Design and develop effective curriculum, enhancing health information educational materials for digital courses and assessments.
  • Create and manage content quality assurance standards, editing guidelines, and curriculum style guidelines.

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher and Coach

01.1997 - 01.2008
  • Teach grades 9-12 standards-based curriculum with a focus on reading and writing skills.
  • West Carteret High School, Secondary English Language Arts Educator – Morehead City, NC
  • Turner Ashby High School – Bridgewater, VA
  • Staunton High School – Staunton, VA
  • Manteo High School – Manteo, NC

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA

Bachelor of Arts -

Cheltenham And Gloucester College of Higher Education
Cheltenham, UK

Skills

  • Curriculum development and design
  • Competency-based education
  • Artificial intelligence applications
  • Higher education expertise
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Learning experience design
  • People leadership and management
  • Program development and ownership
  • Workforce development strategies
  • Adult education principles
  • Innovation in education
  • Workflow optimization processes
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Accomplishments And Awards

  • Presenter 2023 Online Learning Consortium Conference
  • Published article
  • 2025 WGU Labs AI Hackathon Winner
  • Teacher of the Year
  • WGU LeaderChats Participant

Certificates And Trainings

  • Emerging Leader
  • Individual Contributor Excellence
  • AI Skills Fundamentals
  • Using AI to Enhance Accessibility

Education And Professional Development

  • Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, 06/25
  • Bachelor of Arts, English/Secondary Education, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA
  • Bachelor of Arts, Cheltenham And Gloucester College of Higher Education, Cheltenham, UK

Timeline

Program Development Owner

Western Governors University
01.2021 - Current

Instructional Designer

Western Governors University
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assessment Developer

Western Governors University
01.2017 - 01.2020

Instructional Design Team Lead

Dynactive Software, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2017

Instructional Designer

Career Step
01.2008 - 01.2009

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher and Coach

01.1997 - 01.2008

Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education

Bridgewater College

Bachelor of Arts -

Cheltenham And Gloucester College of Higher Education

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