Jim Kalos
Instructional Designer at Accelerate Education- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Accelerate Education
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Designer
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Nov 2020 - Present
● Design courses at the K-12 level for online and hybrid learning environments ● Interview, hire, and train Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ● Create storyboards with the help of SMEs and be the liaison with the production crew ● Create and execute learning strategies and programs using the ADDIE model ● Implement various learning needs such as coaching and online training ● Manage each project utilizing project management software ● Monitor project budgets to ensure each course is cost-effective Show less
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American Higher Education Development Corporation
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Developer
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
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Open Languages
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Switzerland
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Development Executive
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Researched extensively best learning practices for adult learning theory for target audience of new curriculum based off needs assessment Created instructional materials such as instructor-led courses, self-paced courses, videos, user guides, storyboards, assessments, etc. Identified learning objectives, performance outcomes, and evaluative strategies to deliver content, including consulting with program owners and subject matter experts to identify learning gaps and content requirements for a multi-leveled eLearning platform Managed the operation of the Learning Management System (LMS) Worked collaboratively with a high-performing team of product analysts, developers, designers, learning specialists, instructors, project managers, and support representatives to formulate qualified solutions Show less
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Dauphin County Online Consortium
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Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
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eLearning Curriculum Developer
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2018
Collaborated with educators from different school districts to collaborate on developing and implementing an online curriculum in a LMS Analyzed state standards to develop courses that matched the rigor of the standards Created valid assessments that produced quantitative data to be analyzed to measure student growth and curriculum objectives Developed online modules through Canvas (an LMS) that offered a variety of online lessons and assessments Collaborated with educators from different school districts to collaborate on developing and implementing an online curriculum in a LMS Analyzed state standards to develop courses that matched the rigor of the standards Created valid assessments that produced quantitative data to be analyzed to measure student growth and curriculum objectives Developed online modules through Canvas (an LMS) that offered a variety of online lessons and assessments
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Lower Dauphin School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technology Coach
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2018
Assisted with roll out and implementation of our 1:1 technology incentive Developed curriculum and trained professional staff on multiple learning management systems (LMS) using a blend of adult learning theories (ADDIE)Provided continuing professional development for staff with blended techniques of one-on-one, large group instruction, online instruction, and a hybrid of online and face-to-faceMaintained multiple faculty members websites to district standardsObserved and coached peers with their instructional delivery and provided feedback on how to implement technology into their daily teaching styles with an LMS Show less
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English Teacher
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Jul 2008 - Oct 2018
Developed and implemented curriculum and teaching strategies that enhanced student learning Engaged students in higher order of thinking skills using a variety of teaching techniques such as Socratic discussion, interactive technology, and group activities Analyzed student data to ensure student growth and differentiated instruction to meet all students’ needsDeveloped online courses/curriculum to prepare students for a global economy by embracing learning management systems (LMS) Show less
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Designs, Inc.
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Northeast, USA
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Director of Northeast Division
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May 2001 - Dec 2004
Interviewed, hired, and trained management team and staff for all new retail store openings Ensured prompt delivery of new store shipments of products and retail furniture/displays and managed the roll out process Designed Plan-o-grams for all new store openings to effectively showcase products Trained districts managers on brand concepts and expectations of new stores opening within their districts Interviewed, hired, and trained management team and staff for all new retail store openings Ensured prompt delivery of new store shipments of products and retail furniture/displays and managed the roll out process Designed Plan-o-grams for all new store openings to effectively showcase products Trained districts managers on brand concepts and expectations of new stores opening within their districts
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Education
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Penn State World Campus
Master's degree, Adult Education & Distance Education -
Penn State Harrisburg
Master's degree, Instructional Design -
Penn State Harrisburg
Bachelor's degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education -
Central Penn College
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations