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MICHAEL HIPPO JR

New Smyrna Beach,FL

Summary

Experienced educator and practicing instructional designer obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in 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

3
3
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 the success of all students.
  • Create documentation to assist academy directors with meeting the academy audit stipulations and district requirements.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, school administration, and district leadership to coordinate 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.

Academy Director, Game & Simulation

University High School
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Mentored and supported new game and simulation teachers.
  • Pulled reports from certification vendors for quantitative analysis.
  • Ensure cape purchases align with cape funding legislation.
  • Developed curriculum aligned with state and industry exam standards, improving instructional quality.
  • Organize field trips, and scheduling of guest speakers relevant to the academy.

Education

M.Ed. - Instructional Design & Development

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
12.2025

B.A.S. - Supervision and Management

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Team leadership mentoring
  • Data analysis
  • Instructional design
  • Interdepartmental communication
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Creative solutions
  • LMS – Canvas
  • Project management

Certification

Cert eLearning Design

Unity Certified User: Programmer

Unity Certified User: Artist

ITS: Device Configuration and Management

Accomplishments

  • University High School CTE Teacher of the Year - 2025

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

M.Ed. - Instructional Design & Development

University of Georgia

B.A.S. - Supervision and Management

Daytona State College

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