Thomas Instructional Designer George

About Thomas Instructional Designer George

Dedicated instructional designer with several years of experience in the education and corporate spaces. Experience assessing learner needs and gaps, designing, developing, and structuring curriculum, and engaging stakeholders through eLearning, instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training, graphic design, videos, and animation. Project manager skilled in monitoring progress data and developing training for a department of 25+ educators. Skilled creative and technical writer for a wide variety of audiences: Determines appropriate adult learning methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, Backwards Design, and Kirkpatrick based on the target audience, given budget, and appropriate scope. Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to connect and engage with stakeholders throughout all stages of the project life cycle from initiation to close-Manages a department of 28 English teachers for three years as department chair in order to assess learner needs, address learning gaps, and implement engaging, effective instruction-Coordinates and monitors progress for over 100 high school mentors working with over 300 high-needs elementary-aged learners to build positive relationships. End-of-year surveys indicate over 95% satisfaction rate with partner schools and stakeholders-Plans and implements 30 lessons in 9 months for 120 advanced learners to improve AP exam scores by 5% from the previous year-As a freelance instructional designer, designed and developed eLearning courses and job aids for a group benefits company of 14 employees over the course of two months-Developed instructor-led training for a production company of six employees in Los Angeles-Designed and edited client pitch presentations and portfolio assets in one month for a utilities consultancy firm of 22 employees-Develops curriculum, eLearning solutions, and problem-based learning for over diverse learners in nine years at Berkner STEM Academy.

Experience

1. Project Manager Instructional Designer Department Chair

   Berkner High School

   Aug 2019 — Present · Richardson, TX, US

   Chairs a department of twenty-five English teachers to facilitate instruction for a population of 2400+ learners at a major area high school. Emphasizes STEM and innovation to engage stakeholders through educational technology, LMS, and effective problem-solving. Trained new employees, led staff meetings, and budgeted $2500 in necessary materials each year-Conducts needs analysis and delivers training for twenty-five English teachers to facilitate change from synchronous to asynchronous learning models during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maintained over a 95% retention rate within the department-Identifies learning gaps and conducts training plans each year for over 800 struggling learners. Implemented yearly programs to maintain the organization’s graduation rate of 90%-Collaborates with the Instructional Leadership team to increase learning engagement and coordinate learning solutions for three years for over 2400+ learners and 150+ educators.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literary Studies

  2011 — 2013