Instructional Architect

Eric Adrian Jackson

978-***-**** ad5qtn@r.postjobfree.com Lowell, MA https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-adrian-jackson/

Learning Architect

Experienced Educator and Project Manager spanning K-12 public education, higher education, and adult training. who combines online, in-person and hybrid learning techniques which are neuro-differentiated, culturally responsive and provide equitable outcomes for all levels of learners.

Demonstrated strengths include:

Project Management Curriculum Development Classroom & Virtual Training Expert ADDIE & Iterative Design Philosophy Multiple LMS experience Captivate & Articulate Design skills ISD-based development Fostering Collaboration Skill Evaluation Problem Solving/Crisis Intervention Google Suite Expert Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate.

Professional Experience

Nova Biomedical, Billerica, MA 2022-present

Instructional Designer (2022-present)

Project Management: Updating GMP procedures to SCORM-complaint, asynchronous e-Learnings in Captivate and Camtasia within a custom LMS (MasterControl).

Curriculum development using Adult Learning Theory, ADDIE and Instructional Design Methodology.

Conducting SME interviews, participant survey data analysis and iterative course improvement.

Creating workflows for upkeep of training materials.

Member of Workplace Safety Committee.

Massachusetts Public Schools, MA 2002 - 2021

Science Educator (2002-2021)

Managed a student focused, laboratory-based STEM classroom across a range of subjects for 100+ students. Subjects included A.P. Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Biotechnology, Marine Biology, Environmental Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry.

On-line web based blended e-learning design, experienced LMS administrator, Google Suite expert.

Online app trainer for faculty

Part of pioneering Freshman Academy team which reduced dropout rates & increased academic performance.

School Safety Team, multi-level crisis intervention team creating safety protocols school wide.

Dual Enrollment Teacher @ Middlesex Community College (2018 – 2021)

LMS (Blackboard) user and content provider for communication, grades, and assignments.

Negotiated dual enrolment status for Dracut High School Anatomy and Physiology and A.P. Biology classes for credit at Middlesex Community College and was the teacher of record for these classes through both schools.

Staff Mentor (2010-2021)

Onboarding assistance and training for new science teachers.

Completed most recent iteration of the districts mentor training program.

Subject matter expert (Biology) and general coursework consultant.

Curriculum Developer (2019-2020)

Revamped the curriculum delivery for A.P. Biology and the curriculum for Physical Science and Anatomy and Physiology used by all 750+ Dracut High School students using a multi-pedagogical approach.

Collaborated with other faculty members to provide spiraling opportunities for 9th grade Biology.

Worked with Mass Insight Education to determine, schedule and run biotechnology-based labs.

Formalized curriculum changes in schools Atlas database.

Remote Learning Academy, Massachusetts Public Schools, MA 2020

Curriculum Developer

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, charged to lead curriculum development for a remote learning academy for the district. Project Management for a combined in-person and remote learning environment, while working within a very tight timeline to begin full remote capabilities by fall 2020.

Evaluated Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Edgenuity) and educational materials.

Determined and Modified classes within Edgenuity based on MA curriculum guidelines.

Mass Insight Education, Boston, MA 2018 - 2019

Area Coordinator

Coordinated with a non-profit designed to promote STEM education. Trained, scheduled & managed educators for Saturday sessions for A.P. classes in STEM fields. Managed teachers & students across districts to aid in increasing A.P. test scores.

Museum of Science, Boston, MA 2016

Teacher in Residence

Collaborated on museum projects. Participated in weekly peer seminars. Performed independent research. Designed Yawkey Gallery installation environmental curriculum for K-12 levels of students within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

National Science Foundation, Boston, MA 2015

Research Associate

NSF grant funded project at Boston University. Developed physical science curriculum “Nanoscale!” for the NSF for use by high school students. Performed independent research “Greening Nanoparticle Synthesis by Co-Production of Renewable Biofuels” with Doctor Stephanie Goldfarb and presented the findings at Boston University.

Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA 2014

Adjunct Professor

Taught accelerated Introduction to Biology course. Utilized Blackboard LMS.

Town of Littleton, Littleton, MA 2005 - 2011

Science and Nature Specialist

Project Management, Curriculum design, instruction for a K-5 program exploring biology, physics, chemistry, and the scientific method.

Other Relevant Experience

Moses Greeley Parker Library, Dracut, MA, Trustee and Chair 2012 - 2021

Worked with staff Trustee (2012-2021) & Chair, Board of Trustees (2016-2017) to create & expand community services via local

government, Merrimack Library System and State agencies. Oversight of Director and library staff including financial approval of

payroll, state budget and public oversight meetings.

Epsilon, Burlington, MA, Corporate Trainer/Database Manager 2000 - 2002

Corporate Trainer in proprietary database system while managing several non-profit clients.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, Credentialing Office Assistant 1998 – 2000

Managed healthcare database while corresponding with various internal departments and state/federal credentialing agencies.

Gibraltar Labs, Pine Brook, NJ, Microbiologist 1992-1993

Sterile technique, clean room technique, bench microbiology, animal handling GMP experience

Radiolab, New Brunswick, NJ, Nuclear Chemist 1993

Nuclear chemistry, safety training to handle nuclear material, GMP experience.

Education

Master of Science, Biology, with Certificate in Emerging Disease, University of St Joseph’s, West Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience, Drew University, Madison, NJ

Certifications, Licenses, and Professional Associations

Canvas Certification through Mass Insight

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator for Digital Marketing Certificate – Unique Skill Systems LLC

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