Brandon C. Taylor, M.S.
Voice: +1.773.553.2073 Fax.: +1. 773.553.2148
E-mail: btaylor@cps.k12.il.us WWW: http://condor.depaul.edu/~btaylor3
CAREER SUMMARY:
I am an educator and consultant with over 4 years teaching experience, over 3 years of staff management experience in academic computing/technology environments, over 5 years of project management experience in corporate computing/technology environments - over 15 years of managing, designing, developing and delivering/providing technology related services. Also, I have the ability to lead equally in technical and instructional design environments and I have demonstrative expertise in instructional design/human computer interaction and telecommunications. I have a thorough understanding of learning and instructional design theories, applications, practices in K-12, post-secondary, adult, continuing/professional educational/training environments/scenarios.
SKILLS SUMMARY:
Online/e-learning design, development and delivery, Blackboard, WebCT, eCollege, streaming media, videoconferencing, instructional design, HTML/web development, project management, teaching/training, Spanish language, management/supervisory, digital music & video, multimedia, interpersonal/team, Type 39 (Substitute) Teacher Certificate, Macromedia: Flash, Dream Weaver, Adobe: Premiere, Photoshop, etc.
EXPERIENCE:
Spring 2003 Chicago Public Schools,
to present Director of Distance Learning: lead, design, develop, coordinate distance learning programs, activities, initiatives, etc.
· Developing initial distance learning plan and policies
· Developing training/professional development for distance learning
· Reducing online course development costs
· Expanding distance learning opportunities (videoconferencing, online/e-learning, etc.)
Spring 2001
to present Instructional Technology Consultant & Part-time Faculty: consult faculty in integrating technology in instruction:
·
Implemented low cost distance learning system to
teach a class live from
· Prototyped university’s 1st integration of PC videoconferencing & interactive videoconferencing rooms
· Manage faculty lab and staff on the Loop/Downtown campus
· Part-time Faculty: design, develop, teach instructional technology workshops and math/technology courses
Fall 2002
to present Instructor (adjunct): design, develop, deliver, facilitate/teach online technology courses for middle and high school students
Fall 2000 Center
for Distance Learning (CDL),
to Spring 2002 Adjunct Faculty/Adjunct Instructional Designer: design, develop, deliver, facilitate online training for CDL faculty
· Designed, developed and delivered a number of online faculty workshops for distance learning faculty
· Designed and developed streaming media training videos and demonstrations
Fall 2001, 2002 Illinois Institute of
Technology (IIT),
& Spring 1997 Adjunct Faculty: design, develop, deliver, facilitate/teach web site design and general computer/technology training
Fall 2000
& Summer 1997 Adjunct Faculty: design, develop, deliver, facilitate/teach online/web-enhanced technology course and workshops
Summer 1999 College of Lake County, Lakeshore Campus, Waukegan, IL USA
to Fall 2000 Adjunct Faculty/Instructor: design, develop, deliver, facilitate/teach web-enhanced computer and mathematics courses
Summer 1997 Gallery 37 / Street-Level Youth Media, Chicago, IL USA
Instructor / Lead Artist design, develop, deliver, facilitate/teach & coordinate multimedia / web site design
Fall 1999
· Designed and managed development of an online technology service request and tracking system
· Increased effectiveness and response time of providing support by reorganizing staff assignments
Spring 1998
to Fall 1999 Technology Instructor & Technical Services Manager: Manage/provide educational technology services:
· Designed, developed and taught bilingual (English/Spanish) computer/technology literacy
· Designed and managed development of an online technology service request and dispatch system
· Improved efficiency and response time of providing support by automating service request dispatches
Fall 1996 North Chicago Community Unit School District #187, North Chicago, IL USA
to Spring 1997 Technology Coordinator: Manage/provide educational technology services for faculty, staff and students:
· Identified and trained high school students to provide basic technology assistance for teachers/schools
· Identified and trained teachers to provide technology training for their colleagues
Fall 1992 General
Electric Company (GE Medical Systems, GE Capital, GE Transportation Systems),
USA
to Fall 1997 Project Manager & Systems Engineer: manage technology projects & teams and provide technical support:
· Reduced cost, improved efficiency, etc. of providing services via implementing remote service systems
· Successfully managed global/multi-continent projects and multinational project teams
· Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) graduate (with honors)
· Selected for special assignment for GE Capital Audit Staff and Customer Service Award
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
· Northern Illinois University, DeKalb/Chicago, IL USA: Ed. D. in Instructional Technology (estimated Spring 2007)
· Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL USA (via e-learning/distance learning; PMGAP Fellow)
M. S. in Instructional Technology & Telecommunications, Distance Learning Certificate, May 2001
·
University of Illinois’ Illinois Online
Network (ION), Urbana-Champaign, IL
USA (online):
Master Online Teacher Certificate (2002)
· Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX USA: (Benjamin Banneker Honors College Scholar) B.S. in Computer Science, minor equivalency in Mathematics and Engineering, May 1993
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:
·
Distance Teaching and Learning 2002 Conference:
“A Smile for SMIL ….”,
·
Faculty Summer Institute 2002:
“Creating Software Demos and Simulations with ViewletBuilder”, University of Illinois/ION
· “… Educational Applications of a Free Videoconferencing Software”, University of Illinois/ION
(available online: http://illinois.online.uillinois.edu/casestudies/vol2num1/taylor/)
· Illinois Distance Learning Conference 2002:
“…Educational Applications of a Free Video Conferencing Software”, University of Illinois
· “Live
Via Satellite and Streaming Media….”, University of Illinois/ION (available online: http://illinois.online.uillinois.edu/casestudies/vol1num1/taylor)
· Faculty
Summer Institute 2000:
“Online Instructional Support” & “…Real Presenter & Real Slideshow”, University of Illinois
·
“The Sweetest Link .…”, University of
Illinois, (available on line:
http://www.ivc.illinois.edu/Newsletter/01_07/Sweetest_Link.htm)
REFERENCES:
Available upon request