Mike Jarowski
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Articulate 360: Advanced Actions
Lynda.comJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Learning Articulate 360
Lynda.comDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Learning Canvas 2019
Lynda.comDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Smart Cities — The Open University
FutureLearnMar, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Initial License, Grades 5 - 8; 8 - 12: English Language Arts
Massachusetts Department of EducationMar, 2010- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Penn Foster Group
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Instructional Designer
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Feb 2020 - Present
Wrote and designed eLearning materials, including text, audio & visual media, video, and interactive assets Evaluated and enhanced high school and college curriculum and assessments in a range of disciplines, including the sciences, business, healthcare, trade industries, hospitality, social sciences, and design Implemented learning and multimedia solutions in line with business, program, and course objectives Proposed program and course revisions according to learner performance data and statistics Collaborated with academic leadership and subject matter experts to create and enhance course content Completed and published course plans aligned to lesson, course, and program level learning objectives Constructed learning objectives informed by andragogical principles and program requirements Interpreted and explained complex concepts emphasizing key concepts, diagrams, and terminology Composed, discussed, and documented courseware instructional design standards Structured content modules using ADDIE model, Bloom’s Taxonomy and adult learning models Engaged in active role as member of tools and templates product design and development team Trained colleagues in instructional tools, templates, standards, and strategies used in course content Produced SCORM compliant content and assessments in Articulate Storyline 360 and Brightspace D2L LMS Performed quality assurance and directed and managed timely content updates for B2B and B2C clients Evaluated and provided actionable feedback on text, video, and models developed in-house and externally Coordinated selection and placement of digital assets with in-house and external asset and design teams Accounted for and reported to-the-minute breakdowns of learning acquisition and application times Ensured marketing materials for potential clients and students were consistent across web resources Liaised daily with instructional design and content management teams on short and long-term tasks Show less
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EF Education First
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Switzerland
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Educator of English as a Second Language & Teacher Trainer
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2020
Taught English language and American culture to students age 16 and up from over 20 different countries, with a focus on the main skill areas of English: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Grammar Instructed learners from beginning levels to advanced proficiency in English language and communication Managed and guided immersive learning activities, including: immersive simulations, video and design creation, games, presentations, interviews, scavenger hunts, role plays, essay writing, and eLearning tasks Wrote and designed course materials and curriculum focused on academic and career-based topics Aligned all learning activities to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) Compiled, synthesized, and presented educational media: photos, video, graphics, digital worksheets Assessed skill and content retention through formal evaluations and informal language production Collected quantitative data on student learning incomes using EF designed applications for learning Informed curriculum and teaching using quantitative and qualitative data gathered in class Revised and updated courseware to reflect learning gaps, needs, goals, and demographics of learners Composed training materials and learning aids for use in training and instructional practice Planned and facilitated professional development sessions focused on instructional skill building Collaborated with management and colleagues to maintain consistency across curriculum and classes Trained staff and students of a diversity of language and technological proficiencies in use of software Show less
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Listenwise
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Arts and English Language Learner Lesson Writer
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Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
Developed online and hybrid learning curriculum for secondary students based on public radio broadcasts Self managed creation and progress of content, meeting and exceeding deadlines Demonstrated writing, editing, and collaborative skills in revision of content with curriculum coordinator Collaborated with curriculum coordinator in constructing and deciding appropriate, exciting, learning tasks Employed critical thinking and contemplation, propelling and inspiring decisiveness and action Show less
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Watertown Public Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Educator of English as a Second Language
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2013
Established foundations of English language for English language learners of many countries and varying English levels using found and teacher constructed materials, multimodal media, and interactive activities Taught students with learning differences and specialized, required student needs and accommodations Constructed, established, individualized and met timetabled student learning plans and goals Provided academic and social support, enforcing prioritization; academic focus; and motivation Facilitated academic workflow: teacher-student, peer-to-peer, and as a whole group of three to five Engaged as an active member of a school community of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities Correlated curriculum with English Second Language teaching staff and content area educators Achieved academic benchmarks set by Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Show less
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Pinnacle Learning Center
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Greater Boston Area
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Reading and Math Educator
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Instructed students of all ages and skill levels in English language arts, reading, and mathematics Communicated with students’ parents / guardians and academic director weekly regarding individual student progress Developed and adjusted student goals according to observation and student need Instructed students of all ages and skill levels in English language arts, reading, and mathematics Communicated with students’ parents / guardians and academic director weekly regarding individual student progress Developed and adjusted student goals according to observation and student need
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San Francisco Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
Developed and implemented California state standards based curriculum, with emphasis on both increased analytic abilities and greater preparation for state standardized tests Facilitated innovative learning techniques accommodating multiple intelligences, including classroom discussions, creating fictional website profiles, group presentations, and essays Worked in partnership with master teacher and partner math and science teacher to construct interdisciplinary curriculum and create links among academic subjects and with real world contexts Show less
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Education
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San Francisco State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, English, English as a Second Language, Psychology -
2018 - 2019
West Texas A&M University
Master of Education - MEd, Instructional Design -
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Sociology
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