Fred Heighty *** N Cherry St. Wallingford 475-***-****

CURRICULUM VITAE

Fred Heighty

Instructional Designer

NMSU Global Campus

New Mexico State University

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475-***-****

PRESENT POSITION

Instructional Designer: Academic effectiveness, Department of Digital Learning, Global Campus. New Mexico State University.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction (Pending)

Area of concentration: Critical Pedagogy

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction 2020

Area of Concentration: Instructional Design

Valley View University, Accra, Ghana.

B.Sc. Physics 2013

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2023-Present Instructional Designer

NMSU Global Campus

Academic Effectiveness, Department of Digital Learning Fred Heighty 180 N Cherry St. Wallingford 475-***-**** 2022-2023 University Scheduling Coordinator

NMSU Global Campus.

2021-2023 Graduate assistant (RA & TA)

School of Teacher Preparation, Administration, and Leadership New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.

2019-2020 Teaching Assistant

Educational Statistics and Assessment

Valley View University, Ghana.

Examination Coordinator

Cambridge Assessment International Education (O & A Level) British Council, Ghana.

2016-2019 Physics and Mathematics Teacher (Cambridge O & A Level) Legacy Girls College, Akuse, Ghana.

2014-2016 Statistics Teacher (Cambridge A Level)

Datus International School, Tema, Ghana.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESINER

2023-Present New Mexico State University, Global Campus

• Provided an impactful instructional design by producing learner-centered content, courses, curriculum, and environments.

• As part of the academic effectiveness team, collaborate with other experts to apply instructional design principles and best practices to provide learners with an inclusive learning experience.

• Improved the effectiveness of learning experiences by regularly assessing teaching methods and curriculum by providing feedback, researching industry trends, and staying informed on academic research.

• Designed, developed, and published engaging course content and knowledge assessments for instructor-led or self-access, asynchronous, and synchronous modalities.

• Member of the curriculum development team, responsible for courses in Mathematics Education programs such as data literacy, methods of teaching math, and secondary education field experience.

• Organize training on training content and the efficient use of the learning management system (CANVAS)

• Adhere to organizational goals by undertaking projects that align with such goals. Fred Heighty 180 N Cherry St. Wallingford 475-***-**** UNIVERSITY SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

2022-2023 New Mexico State University, Global Campus.

• Enlisted and developed an Excel database for all courses offered under programs of the NMSU Global campus and further updated it in QuickBase software.

• Establish a consistent schedule for updating the database with the latest information, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness using the QuickBase software.

• Develop and implement a database update schedule within the recommended sprint.

• Responsible for updating at least 90% of the database information within the assigned timeframe.

• Conducted regular reviews to identify and rectify any discrepancies or errors in the database at least once a month.

• Collect and analyze feedback from students and colleagues on teaching methods at the end of each semester.

• Conducted a literature review and summarized relevant academic research on teaching methods and curriculum design at least twice a year.

• Implemented at least one improvement in teaching methods or curriculum based on feedback and research findings within the next academic year. TEACHING

2021-2022 New Mexico State University (RA & TA)

• Offered tutorials to undergraduate math education students in EDUC 4510 Data Literacy

• Offered tutorials to graduate methods of teaching math and science EDUC 4410

• Offered tutorials to undergraduate course Research in Curriculum and Pedagogy education students in EDUC 5140

• Research assistant on the Gadson Mathematics Initiative (GMI) whose outcome enhanced the math performance of high schools in the Gadson district. PRESERVICE TEACHER OBSERVATIONS

Las Cruces Public Schools, Las Cruces, NM

Gadsden Independent School District, Anthony, NM

El Paso Public Schools, Texas.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2023

• Annual Strategic & Essential Training (SET) Certification Fred Heighty 180 N Cherry St. Wallingford 475-***-**** New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

• New Employee Orientation

New Mexico State University

2021

• CITI training by the faculty

• Onboarding training by the faculty

2017

• Cambridge training in A-level mathematics (Introductory) British Council, Ghana.

• Cambridge training in A-level mathematics (Extended), Cambridge, United Kingdom

• Differentiated learning and teaching training.

Hodder Publications, United Kingdom

• Exam success online training, A level, and IGCSE Physics Oxford University Press

• Technics and Teaching of Physics and Mathematics, Academic City University College, Ghana

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2022 Most Outstanding Graduate Assistant award from the Graduate School New Mexico State University

2023 Graduate Student Success Award

New Mexico State University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK LANGUAGES

English

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