Domenic Durante
Instructional Design
Gainesville
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Director of Educational Programs
College of Education-University of Florida
06.2023 - Current
- As Assistant Director, I oversee the education and training programs, primarily focusing on instructional design and eLearning
- Responsibilities include leading the instructional design team, developing distance education courses, project management, budgeting, employee evaluation, and ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Work closely with the executive director, graphic, design, and video production teams on day-to-day management and large-scale projects
- Provides instructional design leadership promoting our office mission and goals within the College of Education and to external stakeholders through conferences and external projects
Senior Instructional Designer (Instructional Designer III)
University of Florida, College of Education
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed an ID team, including evaluating quarterly and annual performance and creating metrics of success
- Designed research-based, effective online instruction for funded projects and contracts
- Collaborated in advancing the College of Education's mission by creating engaging online courses using advanced LMS, synchronous/asynchronous tools, and relevant technology
- Provided technical support, IT research, and technology development for online courses, assisting faculty, students, and Distance Learning staff
Instructional Designer II
University of Florida, College of Education
03.2016 - 06.2021
- Lead instructional designer for the University of Florida College of Education
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
Instructional Designer I
University of Florida, College of Education
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Designed and developed engaging instructional materials, including e-learning modules, videos, interactive presentations, and job aids
- Collaborated with subject-matter experts to analyze training needs and determine learning objectives for various courses
Learning Support Specialist
College of Education, University of Florida
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Provide instructional design and course development services to support blended and online programs
Help Desk Manager
University of Florida, College of Education
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Provided help desk support to 350+ faculty and staff including managing the learning management system.
Science Teacher
Florida Museum of Natural History
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented science curriculum with the Center for Informal Science Education
- Taught science to 4-5 year old Head Start students
Database Administrator
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Bay Area
05.2002 - 11.2006
- Managed a donor database of 3500+ donors
- Provided desktop support for 30 employees
Student Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
After School Science Teacher
West Portal Elementary School
10.1999 - 12.2001
- Taught science to 4th and 5th graders including creating a community garden
Database Administrator/Membership Coordinator
CuriOdyssey Museum
08.1995 - 12.1999
- Managed a 3000 member database for an environmental science museum
Seasonal Park Ranger
U.S. National Park Service
03.1992 - 11.1995
- Was a park naturalist the following three national parks
- Shenandoah National Park, Sequoia National Park and Isle Royale National Park
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.2013 - 12.2015
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2000 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 09.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Learning Technology
- Employee Evaluation
- Creative direction
- Staff development
Certification
Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), 03/01/18, Present, Learn and apply the underlying principles behind the Quality Matters Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process.
Publications
- An online training intervention for primary care providers on preparing patients for cancer treatment decisions and conversations about clinical trials: Evaluation of a pilot study using mixed methods and follow up (Preprint), 10/01/24, https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.66892,
- Improving Clinical and Family Communication for Adult Child Caregivers of a Parent With a Blood Cancer: Single-Arm Pre-Post Pilot Intervention, 05/01/22, https://cancer.jmir.org/2022/3/e38722,
Presentations
- Durante, D., Wax, S. (2024, April). "AI in Medicine Microcourse Development," Online Learning Consortium Innovate 2024
- Durante, D., Rigney, J., Geiger, M. (2024, October). "Tight Deadlines, Tiny Courses: A Development Cycle for Rapidly Developing Health Care Micro Courses," University of Florida Instructional Design Symposium
- Durante, D., Rigney, J., Geiger, M. (2024, October). “You want me to do what?!”: Scaffolding Script Development for Microcourse Lessons in Medicine. Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Conference, Virtual
Awards
- University of Florida Exemplary Online Award 2021, 04/01/21
- University of Florida Exemplary Online Award 2017, 06/01/17
- College of Education Employee of the Year, 06/01/14
Timeline
Assistant Director of Educational Programs
College of Education-University of Florida
06.2023 - Current
Senior Instructional Designer (Instructional Designer III)
University of Florida, College of Education
06.2021 - 06.2023
Instructional Designer II
University of Florida, College of Education
03.2016 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
University of Florida
08.2013 - 12.2015
Instructional Designer I
University of Florida, College of Education
03.2012 - 06.2016
Learning Support Specialist
College of Education, University of Florida
03.2011 - 03.2012
Help Desk Manager
University of Florida, College of Education
09.2009 - 03.2011
Science Teacher
Florida Museum of Natural History
04.2007 - 06.2009
Database Administrator
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Bay Area
05.2002 - 11.2006
Student Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2001 - 12.2001
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
San Francisco State University
08.2000 - 12.2001
After School Science Teacher
West Portal Elementary School
10.1999 - 12.2001
Database Administrator/Membership Coordinator
CuriOdyssey Museum
08.1995 - 12.1999
Seasonal Park Ranger
U.S. National Park Service
03.1992 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California-Santa Cruz
09.1987 - 06.1991
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