William Beasley
Summary
Student-centered educator with expertise in instructional design and educational technology as well as extensive experience in online course delivery. Offers decades-long background delivering instruction in multiple modalities, developing curriculum and mentoring students in multiple disciplines. Commended for sustaining an effective learning environment through well-designed and thoroughly prepared learning experiences and earning consistently high student evaluation ratings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Instructional Design
West Virginia University
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in face-to-face, hybrid, and online course settings, resulting in very high student evaluation ratings
- Initiated new student recruiting programs including social media outreach and active current student participation
- Designed and implemented new online courses and professional certification programs
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
University College, West Virginia University
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Doubled the number of freshmen moved into degree-seeking majors during their first semester on campus
- Oversaw conversion of records facility to paperless environment
- Revamped international student advising procedures to increase efficiency
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Cleveland State University
08.2001 - 08.2013
- Assisted faculty in all disciplines with the implementation of eLearning (web-based and interactive video distance learning [IVDL]), and with the integration of technology into instruction.
- Served as mentor for faculty members completing individual teaching portfolios
Education
Ed.D. - Education of The Gifted
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.1984
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.1978
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Student Mentoring
- Blackboard
Certification
Certified Quality Matters Higher Education Course Reviewer, Program Reviewer, and Master Reviewer
Certified Quality Matters Facilitator, online and F2F (APPQMR, PRC, MRC, CCM)
Community Service
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer, Trailblazer and (Kayak) River Patrol
- Volunteer bicycle mechanic, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
- Volunteer bicycle mechanic and instructor, Elyria (OH) Bicycle Education Center
Timeline
Professor of Instructional Design
West Virginia University
07.2016 - 05.2024
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
University College, West Virginia University
08.2013 - 06.2016
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Cleveland State University
08.2001 - 08.2013
Ed.D. - Education of The Gifted
University of Georgia
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
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