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
North America

Remote Instructional Designer

Pearson

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
Sumter State College

Lake-

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

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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 techenhanced, 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
College

Education Instructor

Lake-Sumter State

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 SACS-prescribed institutional goals to achieve student success, promoted
the QEP initiative as both a learner-centered coach and online materials designer.
Instructed students who placed into developmental math courses on enhancing their
testing, studying, goal setting and organizational skills.

2010-Present

Freelance Instructional Designer

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.

2012-2013
College

eLearning Faculty Mentor

Lake-Sumter State

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.

2009-2013
Instructional Design Specialist
Sumter State College

Lake-

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 HTML-enhanced,
Quality Matters-centered course templates. Assisted with the award-winning
American Literature: 1865-Present 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
College

Senior Tutor

Lake-Sumter State

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

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

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Blackboard Collaborate
Administrator - 2012
Blackboard Learn 9.1
Administrator/Designer/Inst
ructor - 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.