Stuart Reed

Experience

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  Burnaby English Language Center

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2017

  Teacher

  I instructed immigrant and refugee students in the LINC program in all areas of the English language. I taught there from Sept 08-Jan 10, and substituted for short and long stretches at the school, particularly in the English for the Workplace program. I also created and facilitated recycling workshops for students, in order to help them understand our programs and how to use them.

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  Coquitlam College

  Sept 2009 - May 2012

  Teacher

  Instructed international students in all levels of ESL, from a beginner to university entry level. I also taught English, Communications and Physical Education in the senior secondary program. I was an active participant in PD sessions, entertained at assemblies and awards ceremonies, facilitated after school sports clubs, and led school field trips.

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  Immigrant Services Society of BC

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2017

  - Developed and facilitated human-centred, needs based workplace training programs for foreign trained professionals using Moodle LMS, as well as Slack and SMART board in class tools.- Created outcomes based assessments and skill building activities for rural online adult course - Mentored and spoke at professional development sessions to assist other instructors with effective approaches to engagement and feedback in blended and online Moodle based courses- Modified online course materials based on learner analytics and success meeting outcomes**Courses included TechStart (for foreign trained IT professionals), English Now Admin (for administrators) and CLB 7/8 online**80% of students in the second iteration of TechStart, a course I designed and modified, gained employment upon completion of the program Show less - Assessed adult learner needs, created task based assessments and then built educational materials and approach to develop these skills in learners who were newcomers to Canada- Focus was employment related, cultural integration and language skills* An expert in leveraging technology to assist when building 21st Century competencies in online, blended and face to face contexts- 2017 courses included online only CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) 7/8, blended LFE (Language for Employment) 7/8 and Tech Start programs Show less

  • Course Designer / eLearning Specialist

    Sept 2013 - Nov 2017

  • Teacher/Mentor

    Sept 2012 - Nov 2017
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  North Pacific Inc.

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

  Technical Writer

  Worked with subject matter experts to design training materials and develop competency based evaluation methods for various industries. Some projects use online learning management systems such as Totara. Last project was with Forestry Yarders in British Columbia.

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  LEARNstyle Ltd.

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

  SEA Assistive Technology Coach

  I worked with students in K-12 who have learning challenges. Using Google based (including G Suite) technological tools, I facilitated new avenues to approach learning, build confidence, and engage with learning activities in new and innovative ways. * Additionally, I conducted training sessions with UGDSB staff to best integrate technology into their learning approach (G Suite tools, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, Forms, Sites and other third party tools and software)

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  Reed Between the Lines

  Sept 2018 - now

  Instructional Designer / eCampus OEX vendor of record

  - Vetted vendor of record for the Ontario Exchange (OEX), formerly CVLP at eCampus Ontario. I provide expertise in virtual learning and content creation services to postsecondary institutions. - Conceptualize, storyboard, research, write content for and provide design recommendations on a contractual basis -B2B experience - project manage key stakeholders and subject matter experts, while keeping to deadlines and budget-Use an outcome and end skills focused technique-Design learning using innovative tools and approaches, fit for the 21st century lifestyle and learnerClients include Dialectic Solutions and Dalton Associates. Show less

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  Jan 2020 - now

  I project manage multiple course developments concurrently through several iterations while:- providing guidance on best online design practices while leveraging the functionality of D2L's Brightspace LMS- linking learning approaches to greater program and course outcomes using a backwards design approach- encouraging clear lines of communication between key stakeholders while maintaining tight deadlines, particularly during rapid development cycles- maintaining a consistent attention to detail and exceptional organizational ability - continually seeking out new and innovative approaches to learning and engagement online, as well as striving to gather and utilize data and feedback to inform design suggestions* I took on additional research and completed internal Teaching and Learning documents on 'Using Groups in an Online Context' and 'Peer Review Online' Show less -I was exceptionally organized when coordinating university wide course evaluations for over 20,000 students.***Software expert - Banner, Cognos, Course Evals-Wrote code (HTML, CSS, Javascript) when building online courses for MyLearningSpace (D2L's Brightspace LMS) in tandem with Instructional Designers, course authors and the Digital Media Developer. ***Troubleshooted functionality in internal systems and encouraged best practices in online course design***Testing, quality assurance, creation of interactive tools Show less

  • Learning Experience Design Specialist - Continuing Education

    May 2020 - now

  • Evaluation Technologist

    Jan 2020 - May 2020
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  Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music

  Jan 2023 - now

  Course Designer/Contract Faculty Member - Music

  Alongside industry expert Jackie Dean, I co-designed a four course certificate program for the Faculty of Music - Navigating the Music Industry Ecosystem.I also instruct all four of the online courses - Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry, Monetizing your Musical Creations: Royalties and Licensing, Record Deals and Music Production, and The Business of Being a Professional Musician.