Instructional Designer Design

Reuben Aboteseem

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EDUCATION

Master of Art in Learning Sciences May 2025

Concentration in Instructional Design

Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration June 2017 Concentration in Human Resource Management and Marketing Ashesi University College Berekuso, Ghana

WORK EXPERIENCE

Arizona State University/EdPlus, Scottsdale, Arizona February 2023 – to date Assistant Instructional Designer

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop dynamic online courses, resulting in a 30% increase in annual course completions.

• Apply instructional design strategies to enhance learner engagement for over 38,000 users, creating multimedia materials, including video lectures, interactive modules, and assessments.

• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless content uploads, assessment setup, and facilitation for a learner base exceeding 70,000.

• Ensure inclusivity and accessibility by implementing universal design principles, improving access for over 38,000 diverse learners.

• Conduct thorough quality checks, integrating feedback to maintain consistency and enhance the learning experience for a growing learner base.

• Drive course improvements through data analysis and learner feedback, refining over 15 courses annually.

AfriKids, Bolgatanga Ghana August 2019 – July 2023 Monitoring,Research & Evaluation Officer & Asst Project Manager

• Directed data collection, storage, and analysis across 5 districts, providing insights that shaped program adaptations and design choices.

• Developed and disseminated timely reports for stakeholders, ensuring data-driven decisions informed by key project metrics.

• Led capacity-building workshops for 16 supervisory staff and over 150 community volunteers, enhancing data collection efficiency and accuracy.

• Trained and mentored over 300 teachers and headteachers, improving instructional quality and learning outcomes through inclusive education and differentiated teaching strategies.

• Collaborated with district and community stakeholders to customize program designs, contributing to the successful transition of 34% of 4,050 learners into formal education.

• Supervised 16 field supervisors, ensuring successful project execution and delivery of measurable results.

Teach for Ghana, Northern Region, Ghana August 2017 – July 2019 Fellow/Teacher

• Tracked and analysed performance indicators for over 50 students, identifying areas for support and fostering academic growth.

• Designed and implemented tailored lesson plans for 54 students, ensuring individualized instruction that met diverse learning needs.

• Mentored students in making informed career and secondary school choices, guiding them toward their goals.

• Collaborated with stakeholders (Parent & Teachers Association, School Management, and Education Office) to establish a computer lab and library, improving access to digital and literacy resources.

• Secured $2,000 in funding to equip the computer lab, enhancing digital literacy for students and the wider community.

• Mobilized 667 books through the African Library Project to support the establishment of the community library.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Project Management: Expertise in leading projects to successful, timely completion using management tools and strategies.

Instructional Design: Proficient in developing learner-centred materials using universal design principles for diverse audiences.

Monitoring & Evaluation: Extensive experience in tracking project outcomes and enhancing program design based on data-driven insights.

Training & Mentorship: Experienced in delivering capacity-building programs and fostering personal growth through mentorship.

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Data collection platforms (ODK, KOBO), and managing LMS platforms.

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