Larry O. Simmons
Detroit, MI 48235
Phone: 313-***-****, Fax: 801-***-****
*******@**.******.***
Competency Development Instructional Technologist
Highlights of instructional technology qualifications:
. Apply IBSTPI Competency Identification Model to discover performance
requirements.
. Front-end analysis, learning needs assessment, job/task analysis,
learner/environment analysis, and instructional systems design models
for program design and development.
. Managing organizational change, systems theory as it applies to
Organizational training and consulting.
. Human performance improvement consulting.
. Product and program evaluation (formative, summative, confirmative).
. Trained in Adult Learning Theory and apply that theory in Instructional
practices.
. Trained in Distance Learning Theory and apply that theory in
Instructional practices.
. Ph.D. minor in Organizational Communication.
Related skills:
. Skilled designer of instructional programs and products.
. Proficient with the IBM-based PC systems.
. Proficient with MS Office software package.
General skills:
. Used to working with a tight timeline.
. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
. Excellent small and large group presentation skills.
. Team oriented.
. Ability to learn new tasks quickly and work independently.
EXPERIENCE
10/2006 - Present / Wayne State University / Detroit, MI
Guest Lecturer - College of Medicine
Lectured and guided community medicine students through various
activities and presentations of the lifestyle concerns and health care
issues of the elderly patient.
2/2006 - Present / Axia College of UOP / Phoenix, AZ
Distance Learning Adjunct Faculty
Teach courses in critical thinking, criminal justice and cultural
diversity. Instruct, coach and mentor students in their first and second
year of an associates degree program. Play role in developing student core
competencies ensuring their success in an academic environment. Supervisor
- Scott M. Woods, Regional Director of Academic Affairs, 602-***-****.
Email: *****.*****@*******.***.
6/2002 - Present / Cornerstone University / Troy, MI
Adjunct faculty
Teach management course: MGT 313 - Individual in the Organization.
Course explores interpersonal skills that increase individual
self-management for lowering conflict in the workplace. Course documents
online at:
http://mgt313.home.netcom.com/
4/1997 - Present / Innovative Solutions / Detroit, MI
Performance improvement technologist
Assignments -
. City of Detroit, Communications and Creative Services Department,
4/1997 to
5/1997.
Project involved designing data collection instrument and surveying
Department personnel. Produced detailed report assisting new appointee in
Restructuring processes to improve performance. Consultation report
online at:
http://innsol.home.netcom.com/reporttocommunicationsandcreative2.doc
. Sarafa & Yaldo, P.C, legal and public affairs counselors, 9/2001 to
Present.
On retainer to conduct on-going diversity training programs for client
Retailers in the metro Detroit area.
6/1975 - 11/2000 / Detroit Police Dept. - Retired / Detroit,
MI
Police Officer
Assisted citizens in personal crisis. Made felony and misdemeanor
arrest and gathered information to support the elements of the crime.
Trained
in the historical basis for the US Constitution and why a law enforcement
officer must stay within the boundaries of his/her authority. Enforced
state and
local traffic laws.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University
US-MI-Detroit
Ph.D., Instructional Technology, GPA 3.5, May 2008.
Dissertation: Applying the International Board of Standards for
Training, Performance
and Instruction (IBSTPI) Model to Identify the Core Competencies of
the Patrol Officer:
http://elibrary.wayne.edu/record=b3318489*eng.
Wayne State University
US-MI-Detroit
M.Ed., Instructional Technology, GPA 3.5, Dec 1997.
Concordia College
US-MI-Ann Arbor
B.A., Human Resource Admin., GPA 3.6, May 1995.
AFFILIATIONS
3/1998 - Association for Educational Communication and Technology - AECT
PUBLICATIONS
A Study of Patrol Officer Competencies: The Relationship between
Environment and Performance:
http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?isbn=363910434X&st=xl&ac=qr&src=recent-m.
Emergence Theory and First Responders: Five Theoretical Influences on the
Phenomenon:
http://www.bookfinder.com/search/?isbn=363922860X&st=xl&ac=qr&src=recent-m.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Availability: 5/2010