Eric Laguardia, Phd Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

As an Instructional Systems Designer for Cubic Defense Systems Inc, I work within a cross-functional team to design and develop computer-based, immersive training simulations in conjunction with the U.S. Navy.

Orlando, Florida

As a Graduate Teaching Associate, I applied research-based instructional design principles to create and enhance online courses offered to undergraduate and graduate-level students throughout UCF's College of Community Innovation & Education.I served as the Instructor of Record for an introductory education technology course (EME 2040) and co-facilitated four additional courses (i.e., Story Design for Instruction, Multimedia Instructional Systems II, Current Trends in Instructional Technology, and Instructional Development and Evaluation).

Orlando, Fl

As Assistant Center Director, I managed a Mathnasium classroom by maintaining optimal student-instructor ratios, adjusting curriculum to reflect student needs, and coaching instructors to ensure effective math instruction. I also conducted consultative sales presentations, administered diagnostic assessments for incoming students, and processed enrollments.

Miami, Fl

As a UBMS Center, Frost Science helps students develop their potential to excel in school and encourages them to pursue post-secondary STEM degrees. As Project Director, I oversaw all UBMS programming, including: college tours, documentary film projects, STEM course offerings, after-school tutoring, a 6-week marine science camp, and an annual camping trip.

Miami, Fl

As Programs Assistant, I relaunched the museum's volunteer and internship programs. I authored position descriptions and sections of the Employee Handbook pertinent to volunteers and interns. I led the recruitment, selection and onboarding of individuals from a pool of 300+ applicants to serve in 14 distinct roles throughout the museum.

Miami, Florida

Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) is an ecological restoration initiative at Frost Science. As a Citizen Science Education Intern, I designed citizen science field trips, led volunteer workdays (e.g., habitat restorations and beach cleanups), and curated MUVE's social media presence.

Boston, Massachusetts

Stationed within the museum's free-flight Butterfly Garden, my primary responsibilities as a Butterly Garden Intern were to interpret the exhibit's educational materials and engage visitors with hands-on science demonstrations.

Miami, Florida

As a Nature Preserve Assistant, I coordinated volunteer events such as invasive removals, native tree plantings, and butterfly garden installations. I also led educational tours of the 11-acre environmental education facility, designed field trip curricula for local elementary classes, and authored the Standard Operating Procedures for FIU's Native Plant Nursery.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D), Instructional Design And Technology

Ecornell Graduate Certificate, Marketing Strategy

Master Of Education (Ed.M), Education Technology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Parks & Environmental Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Management