Summary

Course Designer, Instructional Designer and E- Learning specialist utilizing principles of instructional design as they apply to different learning environments. Has the ability to create online course instruction utilizing platforms such as Moodle and Blackboard to deliver coursework and interactive learning environments as they pertain to relevant core instructional goals for the client.

Specialties

Programs and Formats: HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Sony Vegas, Camtasia, Captivate, Microsoft Word, Excel, Moodle, Blackboard.

Has the ability to set up an entire E-learning environment as well as design course structure and assessments as they pertain to clients instructional goals. Utilizes instructional design principles and models like the ADDIE model for course framework.

Experience

Intern - Moodle Administrator and Course Designer

Cooper - Taylor Training

January 2011 – Present (1 year 8 months)

Currently an intern with Cooper - Taylor Training. Designed an entire course entitled "Blogging for Teachers" utilizing the Moodle platform to create the course. Acted as a content writer and created video tutorials for the company as well as the core content and structure.

Technology Teacher / History Teacher

Blue Grass Baptist School

Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry

August 2001 – Present (11 years 1 month)

History teacher guiding students in grades 7th through 11th in two levels of World History, two levels of U.S. History, Geography, Political Science, Health, and Honors History. I am also assistant to the technology teacher.

I have also taught Music, Art and Drama in the past.

Mark has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

·         1^st Lynnlee Watts, Technology Coordinator & Resource Teacher, Blue Grass Baptist School

Ellistrated Corporate Training Videos

Ellistrated Corporate Training

January 2010 – February 2010 (2 months)

Ellistrated Corporate Training Videos is a training and video production company that utilizes instructional design principles to design courses for corporations across the United States.

Music Director

Wolfe County High School

August 2000 – May 2001 (10 months)

Taught at both the High School and Jr. High School band classes, Concert Band, Pep band and Humanities classes for both schools.

Director

Bands Hargrave Military Academy

August 1999 – May 2000 (10 months)

Developed and implemented a music curriculum for 6 band classes. Managed and

supervised a 20 member bag piping group, conducted military marching rehearsals

consisting of 50 cadets and maintained 5 band accounts and ordered equipment, music and other related materials. Obtained funding for the band by lobbying and conducting fund raising activities and wrote and arranged music for various

band commitments and activities.

Graphic Artist

Retro Graphics

March 1992 – September 1992 (7 months)

Designed and wrote brochures, articles and guides for Alaskan tourism industry utilizing graphic programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Corel Draw. Also, used CAD software in the production of high quality business signs.

Education

Boise State University

MA, Education Technology

2008 – 2010

Took Courses in E-Learning, Online Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning in Virtual Worlds as well as core coursework in Instructional Design

Lynchburg College

BA, Music Education

1994 – 1998

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Graduated with a B.A. in Music Education, however, started my first two years as a double major in Art as well.

Recommendations For Mark

Technology Teacher / History Teacher

Blue Grass Baptist School

“Mark has diligently supported provided excellent educational services to Blue Grass Baptist School for more than 10 years. I highly recommend him.” October 5, 2011

1^st Lynnlee Watts, Technology Coordinator & Resource Teacher, Blue Grass Baptist School

worked directly with Mark at Blue Grass Baptist School

Additional Information

Videography Websites

www.ellistrations.com - Sports Videography

www.videobigevent.com - Wedding Videography