Peter Cardamone: Instructional Designer in Takoma Park, MD

* Developing and assembling digital learning objects and other content in support of online course products from inception through release. * Working with the Content Directors, to recommend learning activities and online pedagogy that is consistent with learning science principles and the capabilities of the online learning environment in which the content will be delivered. * Lead, developed and managed a team of designers across multiple networks. * Designing professional development and instructional products for facilitators that adhere to the principles of adult learning, align professional learning standards, and cover a wide range of topics. * Creating prototypes in Articulate Rise and Storyline that are used to gather reviewer's feedback. * Experimenting with the flow and delivery of the content. Reviewing the storyboards to determine which learning activities can be built in house using storyline, canva, or vyond and which content must be outsourced for outside development. * Serving as the principle liaisons with outside developers and APA's internal ITS group. * Authoring online content in the authoring environment of the Cogbooks, Rise, Storyline, and Vyond. * Building out learning activities in Storyline, Vyond, Canva, and other applications based on storyboards provided by the Content Directors. * Provide information or guidance regarding online content delivery system requirements, curriculum and performance standards and instructional materials * Create engaging course designs and interactive products using proven instructional design principles and research-based learning theory. * Provide training to curriculum liaisons, specialists, and other leaders in the methods for implementing and maintaining effective instruction and assessment and to facilitate information exchange with stakeholders. * Participating in daily stand up and other product meetings.

* Responsible for the development and sustainability of efficient and effective education and training programs, ensuring that products and programs are educationally sound and adhere to the proven principles of education and training * Assist with the construction of e-learning tools such as demonstrations, software simulations, branched scenarios, and randomized quizzes * Provide expert technical assistance and consulting services on leveraging learning management system capabilities to meet business needs * Provide technical advice concerning the implementation and impact of new learning management policies and procedures in terms of business processes and automation requirements * Analyze, evaluate, and approve various types of training-related product documents * Design and developing instructional solutions in collaboration with customers and stakeholders * Develop curriculum plans, analyzing and identifying system requirements and education and training opportunities. * Work with Content experts to plan and implement new formats and products suitable for distribution, and accessible to specialized audiences and students * Propose new performance standards and evaluating ways and means of obtaining objectives * Provide education/training development expertise and leadership to improve the systemic functioning of the JHU mission and achievement of goals * Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) administration and training compliance. * Create and update written technical training materials and how-to videos * Work closely with the Learning Development team to ensure all online training content is fully developed and SCORM compliant. * Manage the learner roster process for items such as user accounts, user roles, system roles, groups, and course creation. * Develop guidance and training for content subject matter experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders concerning how they are to perform their development/production responsibilities. * Develop and evaluates programs for staff and faculty development, or administering or evaluating education and training programs. * Assist in the course transfer/copy and readiness process each term * Maintain a great working relationship with the AAP faculty and staff * Experience with the accessibility standards that are used within JHU AAP courses * Experience using the ADDIE and SAMR model to develop new online training * Develop program policy for automated learning management-related systems, documents existing Corporate University learning management systems (LMS) procedures, monitors data quality and produces reports from LMS * Develop and delivering in-house training to staff members on new software applications * Identifies and evaluates University processes that may be improved through automation via learning management system or related technology and makes appropriate recommendations to Corporate University management.

* Edited and ran blog posts * Proofread and edited all digital content * Assisted with website design * Worked on backend multimedia design and development

* Proofreads writes and edits English curriculum materials for 6-12th grade honors and college prep courses. * Created engaging and challenging lessons utilizing the newest forms of technology. * Oversaw, and provides feedback to honors level students on essays and research papers with the goal of creating strong writers and ensuring academic success. * Worked on grant proposals with administrative staff. * Created and lead a creative writing workshop to help students develop their skills for their personal writings. * Undertook pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of tutor, mentor, and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties. * Incorporated materials for SAT, ACT, HSPT and other standardized testing into relevant and engaging lessons to achieve students' academic deliverables. * Initiated after-school seminars to proofread and help students on a wide range of writing assignments. * Ensured adherence to School and MLA standards, as well other state-specific style manuals for writing. * Provided excellent customer service to a range of clients, from parents and administrators to students and faculty.

* Proofreads writes and edits English curriculum materials for 6-12th grade honors and college prep courses. * Created engaging and challenging lessons utilizing the newest forms of technology. * Oversaw, and provides feedback to honors level students on essays and research papers with the goal of creating strong writers and ensuring academic success. * Worked on grant proposals with administrative staff. * Created and lead a creative writing workshop to help students develop their skills for their personal writings. * Undertook pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of tutor, mentor, and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties. * Incorporated materials for SAT, ACT, HSPT and other standardized testing into relevant and engaging lessons to achieve students' academic deliverables. * Initiated after-school seminars to proofread and help students on a wide range of writing assignments. * Ensured adherence to School and MLA standards, as well other state-specific style manuals for writing. * Provided excellent customer service to a range of clients, from parents and administrators to students and faculty.

Worked as an adjunct professor of English at CCBC over the span of several years teaching 1-4 classes per semester.

* Learned and used Adobe Captive, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and After Effects at an advanced level within the initial 6-month period. * Researched and supervised the acquisition of a new LMS for the Institute of Johns Hopkins Nursing. * Initiated and managed social media through Twitter and Facebook for the Institute of Johns Hopkins Nursing. * Created and lead international webinar lectures for the Department of Nursing. * Managed LMS and all class content that was published and released for public consumption. * Managed two to three projects while also supporting multiple other projects. * Edited video, sound, as well as wrote and directed multiple training and course content videos and films. * Proofread, wrote, and edited webpage content and email press releases. * Managed distribution of monthly journals and periodical courses and events.

* Organized and initiated diverse activities for up to 5-20 patients ranging from mild depression to schizophrenia. * Ensured adherence to hospital policies, safety standards, and therapeutic directives for each patient. * Contributed to ongoing patient satisfaction and comfort of stay for HCAHPS standards. * Incorporated diverse activities for the psych ward and detox unit that contributed towards set goals for patients in the areas of therapy and cognitive advancement. * Instituted a garden and crop program to help with extended reward and long term memory therapy.