MICHAEL HIPPO JR
New Smyrna Beach
Summary
Experienced educator and practicing instructional designer obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning, Design & Technology - Instructional Design & Development. Skilled in creating learner-centered experiences through instructional design practices. Strong background in curriculum development and with LMS (Canvas) and Articulate Storyline. Familiar with the practices and legislation in Career and Technical Education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Facilitator
Deltona High School
06.2025 - Current
- Support teachers to provide a superior CTE education with hands on instruction and ensure success of all students.
- Assist with partnering businesses and guest speakers with our CTE programs and academies.
- Create documentation so assist academy directors with meeting the academy audit stipulations and district requirements.
- Served as liaison between teachers, school administration, and district leadership to coordinate scheduling, monitor program completion, and support district CTE initiatives.
Subject Matter Expert
Certiport
09.2023 - Current
- Analyze and refine exam content, achieving measurable improvements in quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to update exam content, resulting in improved relevance and better candidate performance.
- Remote
Academy Director, Game & Simulation
University High School
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Direct academy operations that ensure alignment with school policies and educational standards.
- Mentored and supported new Game and Simulation teachers, providing guidance on curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom technology integration.
- Pulling reports from certification vendors and result analysis.
- Ensure that purchases are allowable based on cape funding legislation.
- Developed curriculum aligned with state and industry exam standards, significantly improving instructional quality and student preparedness.
- Prepare for academy audit.
- Organize field trips and scheduling of guest speakers relevant to the academy.
- CTSO (TSA) Sponsor
Sales Associate
Pet Supermarket
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Cultivated a positive store atmosphere, fostering customer loyalty and repeat business through excellent service.
- Assisted in team training initiatives, promoting knowledge sharing and boosting overall team productivity.
Education
M.Ed. - Learning, Design & Technology
University of Georgia
12.2025
B.A.S. - Supervision and Management
Daytona State College
05.2022
Skills
- Canvas Articulate Storyline
- Team Leadership Mentoring
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Design
- Proctoring
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Usability Testing
- Qualitative Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Problem Solving
- Creative Solutions
- LMS
Certification
Unity Certified User: Programmer
Unity Certified User: Artist
ITS: Device Configuration and Management
CIW Multimedia Specialist
Timeline
CTE Facilitator
Deltona High School
06.2025 - Current
Subject Matter Expert
Certiport
09.2023 - Current
Academy Director, Game & Simulation
University High School
08.2022 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Pet Supermarket
01.2017 - 01.2019
B.A.S. - Supervision and Management
Daytona State College
M.Ed. - Learning, Design & Technology
University of Georgia
Accomplishments
- University High School CTE Teacher of the Year - 2025
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