Jake DeSchuiteneer
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced designer of innovative online higher-ed learning experiences. Dedicated to using instructional design best practices and relevant, real-world assessments to promote learner success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team-building, empathetic leadership, and project management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director Learning Experience Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led a team of learning experience engineers in designing engaging learning experiences and programs across various learning models.
- Managed members of the team, holding regular 1-1 check-in meetings, performance reviews, and coaching and mentoring as needed.
- Oversaw the implementation of learning frameworks and research-based best practices in learning science in learning experiences developed by the team.
- Managed third-party vendor work, providing iterative feedback and meeting regularly with vendor's team lead to provide in-person direction.
- Led the learning experience design processes, reviewed and recommended revisions to team members’ work.
- Monitored progress on tasks and projects and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Assisted in setting strategic direction of learning experiences.
Senior Instructional Designer
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Served as instructional design expert on a cross-functional team established to conceptualize and design a new, innovative CBE program
- Analyzed market factors and external higher education landscape to inform CBE design specifications
- Led instructional design strategy for redesign of First Year Experience courses
- Revised learning experiences to incorporate plain language and streamlined navigation
- Reviewed and approved work for team of instructional designers
- Led presentations to stakeholders including academic deans to review course revisions
Product Owner, Learning Science and Assessment
Southern New Hampshire University
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Served as instructional design expert on a team established to increase student success in competency-based programs
- Conceptualized and designed interactive student experience maps to track student work through a CBE term
- Reviewed and approved summative assessments and learning experience maps
- Developed process and documentation for learning experience developments
- Led presentations to key stakeholders
- Conferred with subject matter experts to ensure real-world applicability and academic rigor of learning experiences
Curriculum and Assessment Developer
College For America
09.2014 - 02.2018
- Developed CBE curricula for innovative online AA and BA programs
- Designed project-based, workforce relevant learning experiences and assessments
- Resolved and routed course maintenance cases in Salesforce
- Created communication plans for team’s external messaging to students
- Served as copy editor for courses to be published
- Maintained citation and writing guides
- Updated and revised curriculum for AA and BA programs
- Performed quality assurance assessments for finalized courses
Reporter
Hippo Press
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Reported weekly feature articles about events in coastal NH, Massachusetts, and Maine for print in Seacoast Hippo
- Coordinated event listings sections, including Nature and Recreation, Museums and Tours, Children and Teens, Film, and Books
- Scheduled and carried out several interviews for articles each week
Education
Master of Arts - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English/Journalism
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2014
Skills
- Learning Experience Design
- Competency-Based Education
- Assessment Development
- Project-Based Assessment
- Instructional Techniques
- Adult Learning Principles
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Career Progression
Timeline
Assistant Director Learning Experience Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Instructional Designer
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2020 - 08.2021
Product Owner, Learning Science and Assessment
Southern New Hampshire University
02.2018 - 03.2020
Curriculum and Assessment Developer
College For America
09.2014 - 02.2018
Reporter
Hippo Press
05.2014 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Communications
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Journalism
University of New Hampshire
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