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I'm Arron Kotowski, an Instructional Designer and E-Learning specialist. I am a highly motivated and progress-focused individual with a long-standing background in the Instructional Design and E-Learning industry.

I've worked in both corporate and higher education settings producing engaging, fun and effective training and learning modules. I have experience creating course content using Articulate 360 and Adobe Creative Suite, interacting with SME/Stakeholders to produce above and beyond deliverables, video and audio recording and editing, all with a clean and eye-catching style. I work to produce content that achieves desired learning outcomes and organizational outcomes while keeping the learner experience top of mind.

ABOUT ME

Resume

RESUME

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Articulate Storyline and Adobe Illustrator

  • Experienced in varied instructional design methodologies

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Effective data analysis skills

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Strong quality assurance skills

  • HTML and CSS experience 

  • Audio and video animation experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2022 to Present

CSU Global - Instructional Design Technology Specialist, Aurora, CO

  • Builds course content in Canvas LMS

  • Regularly communicates with SMEs for course creation and updates

  • Maintains and updates course accessibility according to WCAG 2.0 standards

  • Ensures course quality through extensive QC processes

  • Creates, outlines and storyboards new/updated course content

  • Creates multimedia content for courses, such as animated videos

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Nov 2019 to August 2022           

KnowBe4 Inc. - Jr. Instructional Designer, Clearwater, FL

  • ​Updated and maintained training course catalog by coordinating with subject matter experts on changes and executing them. 

  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to write content scripts for new training projects.

  • Edit and quality check new course HTML and CSS for course functionality.

  • Produce, process and integrate audio and video animations to make fun and informative training videos. 

 

June 2019 to Nov 2019

Freelance Instructional Designer and E-Learning Developer, Orlando, FL  

  • ​Partnered with project managers and subject matter experts to produce effective online learning activities that meet rigorous learning objectives and meaningful learning outcomes.

  • In-depth use of the ADDIE model and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning.

  • Adept use of authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Illustrator.

 
August 2016 to June 2019            

Orange County Public Schools - 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher, Orlando, FL

  • ​Recognized for bridging the gap between traditional-model and blended-model instruction by leading “help sessions” for instructors.

  • Gauged and assessed student’s understanding of content using Formative and Summative assessment strategies.

  • Consistently prepared assessments and course content using a “backwards design” approach, increasing average test scores by 10%.

  • Implemented systems to improve efficiency and enhance student and teacher experience in the Annual Sun Games Learning event.

 

EDUCATION

M.S. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies                    

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL - Aug 2019 to April 2021

                                                             
B.A. in Philosophy 

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL - August 2014 to May 2016

Portfolio

WORK SAMPLES

These are some samples of work I've created using Articulate Storyline.

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