Instructional Designer
Resume:
A dedicated professional with over fourteen years experience in K-12 and post-secondary
education as a classroom teacher, school administrator, university employee, and instructional designer. Specializes in creating and facilitating online learning experiences for students and adult learners through academic research and collaboration with stakeholders. Strives to make K-12 and post-secondary education more equitable for all learners. ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION
Cabrini College
2012
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
University of Pittsburgh
2004
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
University of Pittsburgh
2003
• Articulate Storyline
• Smart Sparrow
• Audacity
• Adobe Photoshop
• Training and Development
• Project Management
• Adult Learning Design
• Community Outreach
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Photography/ Video
BENJAMIN KAIL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I N S T R U C T I O N A L D E S I G N E R
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 04/2020 – 08/2020 University of Phoenix is a higher education institution that provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and achieve their career goals.
• Designed courses for the colleges of Business and Information Technology.
• Created rigorous assignments, rubrics, and assessments using instructional design and adult learning theory principles.
• Collaborated with subject matter experts, college curriculum managers, and other stakeholders.
LEAD INSTRUCTIONAL AND VISUAL DESIGNER
ASU Prep Digital Arizona State University 09/2017 – 02/2020 ASU Prep Digital is an online high school connected to Arizona State University that provides college-level, adaptive learning experiences for students.
• Designed in Articulate 360 the physics, government, Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry courses.
• Researched and scripted the economics course.
• Organized, conducted, and edited video interviews of ASU alumni working in a variety of fields.
• Trained and on-boarded new instructional designers.
• Led weekly social studies team (instructional designers and graphic designers) meetings and supported the team members in their work. TEACHING AND LEARNING SPECIALIST
Sanford Inspire Program Arizona State University 10/2014 – 08/2017 The Sanford Inspire Program is a gift-funded project at Arizona State University that creates research-based, interactive online learning experiences for educators.
• Researched, designed, and scripted over twenty modules on topics ranging from structuring cooperative learning to addressing bullying behavior.
• Collaborated with subject-matter experts and community stakeholders.
• Created resources and coaching guides for each module to enhance targeted teacher professional development.
• Supported coworkers by reviewing their projects and providing content and pedagogical expert knowledge.
www.benkail.com
LINKEDIN.COM/Benjamin Kail
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
C O N T A C T
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Phoenix, AZ
E D U C ATION
S K I L LS
AWARDS
B E N J A M I N K A I L
BRIAN NETHERO
Executive Director
Sanford Inspire Program
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HANNAH CONNER
Lead Instructional Designer
ASU Prep Digital
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BETSY FOWLER
Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
ASU Prep Digital
602 – 935 - 7016
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DANIEL MULLINS
Manager
University of Phoenix
602 – 579 - 3951
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REFERENCES
Edison Awards: Best New Product
Gold for Innovative Services in
Education (2017)
ASU President’s Award for Innovation
(2016)
Reimagining Education Award: E-
Learning Silver Award (2016)
National Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution: Outstanding
Teacher Award (2011)
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…
DEAN OF ACADEMICS
Phoenix Collegiate Academy High School Phoenix, AZ 06/2013 – 10/2014
• Developed and facilitated weekly professional development.
• Supervised teachers, staff, and the operations manager.
• Conducted teacher observations and feedback meetings.
• Worked with teachers to develop curriculum.
• Led weekly content team and data meetings.
• Coordinated all standardized testing.
• Supervised the special education department.
• Trained and on-boarded all new staff.
• Participated in the hiring process for all employees. SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Bok Technical High School Philadelphia, PA 08/2005 – 06/2013
• Served as the social studies department head for six years.
• Created and implemented high school level curriculum.
• Taught Advanced Placement U.S. Government.
• Represented the needs of the faculty as an elected member of the building committee.
• Volunteered as the National Honor Society advisor.
• Mentored future educators as a cooperating teacher for university students.
• Served as the assistant testing coordinator.
I N T E R E S T S
• Photography
• Gardening
• Running
• Carpentry
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