William A.

Beers

404 Jumper Dr. South Bushnell, FL 33513

352.418.7081 WilliamABeers@gmail.com
Profile:

Award-winning instructional designer, specializing in quality assurance, student success and improved learner
engagement.
3+ years experience using Articulate Storyline to create interactive, engaging learning modules.
Advanced knowledge of Learning Management systems including Blackboard Learn 9.1, Moodle, eCollege/Learning
Studio and Desire2Learn, as well as advanced knowledge of rapid course authoring tools including Lectora,
Articulate Storyline, iSpring, Captivate, Camtasia, Dreamweaver, Respondus, Studymate, Kaltura and more.
Certified Quality Matters training facilitator and peer reviewer.

Awards and Recognition:

2014 Quality Matters Recognition: Introduction to Business, Business Computer Applications, Humanities: Renaissance
to Modern Times, Business English, American Literature 1865 to Present and Introduction to Business.
2014 Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award Winner for Humanities Renaissance to Modern Times.
2014 Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award Winner for Introduction to Business.
2014 Publication Using Blackboard to Ensure Student Success.

Experience:
2015-2016

Remote Instructional Designer

Pearson North America

Designed and built partner-based learner-centered online courses in Learning Studio (eCollege) while applying
ADDIE and Dick and Cary design methodologies. Worked closely with partner-based faculty members
through extensive design processes, offering guidance on existing and upcoming best practices and design
theories including objective alignment standards, Blooms Taxonomy, ADA methods and universal design.
Ensured partner standards were met through multiple development cycles. Implemented structural and
navigational changes to existing design templates, working closely with team members to create stronger Quality
Matters focused elements. Participated in team-oriented research regarding ADA compliance, Quality Matters and
objective alignment standards. Established and worked towards continuous Pearson-based professional
development goals with the support and guidance of the instructional design manager. Generated storyboards
with PowerPoint media templates to create enhanced, unique multimedia tools applying immersive and
interactive techniques while working closely with multimedia and graphic design team members.

2013-2014

eLearning Instructional Designer

Lake-Sumter State College

Led and strengthened online and hybrid course designs and redesign efforts following the ADDIE design
methodology to meet universal, learner-centered design standards. Successfully implemented multiple, fully
online degree programs including criminal justice, health information management and Associate of Arts in
General Studies. Acted as project manager for multiple course designs with an award-winning team of
instructional design specialists. Achieved Quality Matters recognition for five courses in 2014. Advised faculty
and staff on ADA compliance and universal design strategies. Trained and consulted faculty on eLearning
pedagogy, how to use Blackboard Learn 9.1 and how to use Blackboard Collaborate to improve student success
strategies and retention improvement strategies in tech-enhanced, hybrid and online courses. Promoted Quality
Matters standards in all eLearning course designs. Introduced and maintained online student service efforts for
academic advising, financial aid, tutoring and library programs. Crafted storyboards, lesson plans and lecture
materials with Articulate Storyline, iSpring, Softchalk and Adobe Capitvate. Composed a digital textbook on
Blackboard Learn 9.1 in support of faculty and staff seeking online instruction. Achieved two Blackboard
Exemplary Awards in 2014. Participated in qualitative and quantitative research on ADA online learning
strategies, mobile learning, e-readers, digital loaning libraries and electronic faculty and staff identification
systems.

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2012-Present

Education Instructor

Lake-Sumter State College

2010-Present

Freelance Instructional Designer

2012-2013

eLearning Faculty Mentor

Lake-Sumter State College

2009-2013

Instructional Design Specialist

Lake-Sumter State College

Teaching and building tech-enhanced, hybrid and online courses in the subjects of Student Development,
Education and Technology. Teaching and promoting emerging technologies, such as simulations and social
media, to strengthen students academic success. Led and instructed a pilot design of an online condensed
course for the Educators Preparation Institute for students seeking teacher certification. In support of SACSprescribed institutional goals to achieve student success, promoted the QEP initiative as both a learnercentered coach and online materials designer. Instructed students who placed into developmental math courses
on enhancing their testing, studying, goal setting and organizational skills.

Self-Employed

Building learner-centered, interactive online courses to maximize retention through multiple

experimental/piloted designs using Blackboard, Desire2Learn, eCollege/Learning Studio, Moodle, and Lectora for
various institutions (protected by NDA) to meet Quality Matters Standards.
Trained faculty to design, build and teach online, hybrid and technology-enhanced courses that meet Quality
Matters standards, using Blackboard 9.1 and Collaborate. Designed, led and promoted learner-centered faculty and
staff training programs to enhance pedagogical and technical talents for online instruction.
Assisted in building online and hybrid courses, including Humanities: Renaissance to Present, Introduction to Psychology,
Blackboard 9.1 Faculty Training, Technology for Educators, Technology in the Classroom and a variety of HTMLenhanced, Quality Matters-centered course templates. Assisted with the award-winning American Literature: 1865Present course, which received 2013 Quality Matters Recognition, the Blackboard Catalyst Exemplary Course Award
and became the demo course for the Quality Matters Peer Review Certification. Organized course content and
materials for conversion into efficient, learner-centered and interactive online lessons and lecture materials
using Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Softchalk and iSpring.

2010-2013

Senior Tutor

Lake-Sumter State College

Tutored students online in the subjects of English and computer science. Led integration of, and promoted,
online tutoring program. Analyzed data reports to determine areas of improvement for AcuTrak and online
tutoring efforts. Consulted with Learning Center staff on the design of online tutor training, and led the
integration of an online tutor training program for preparing student and senior tutors to meet Learning Center
learning outcomes.

Education and Certifications:

Master of Arts in Instructional Technology (eLearning)

University of Central Florida, 2011

QM Facilitator Certification - 2014

QM Coordinator - 2014
QM Peer Reviewer - 2013
QM Applying QM Rubric - 2013

Blackboard Collaborate Administrator - 2012

Blackboard Learn 9.1
Administrator/Designer/Instructor - 2012

Presentations:

2015 Pearson Cite Conference: Game ON! Use Free Online Tools to Create Simulations and Scenario Based Games for Immersive Learning
2014 Quality Matters Conference: ADA Compliance and Case Study: One Course to Rule Them All.
2014 Blackboard World: ADA Compliance: Whip Your Course into Shape the Easy Way.
2014 AFC Conference: Transforming Learning: Using one Course Master for All Delivery Methods
2013 Quality Matters Convention: Best Practices for Quality Matters Implementation Roundtable.
2013 FDLA Convention: Improving Retention and Completion through Predictable Design.
2013 Blackboard World: Solving the Jigsaw Puzzle Improving Retention through Predictable Design.

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