Jay M. Taylor Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Parsippany, Nj

Parsippany, Nj

• Launched the instructional designer role at GAF, focusing on high-quality asynchronous learner experiences, innovation in learning infrastructure, and robust blended learning support.• Utilizing Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Vyond, Camtasia, and Google Workspace, develop a range of learning solutions and experiences, including eLearning modules, instructional videos, podcasts, instructor-led sessions, job aids, and participant guides, tailoring each to the identified learning need.• Chosen to be part of a high-profile team that developed and facilitated weekly instructor-led sessions of the company-wide DEI program “Conscious Inclusion: We’re All IN @ GAF,” a top company priority for 2021.• Collaborate with stakeholders in sister operating companies to develop and host training programs in Docebo specific for their learner audiences.• Critical team member on learning software deployments, including LMS, skills tracking, and digital adoption software.• Mentor colleagues in best practices in instructional design, course development, and learning infrastructure.

Greater San Diego Area

• Handpicked to be project manager for the company’s largest client–Ultimate Medical Academy–and productively collaborated with client stakeholders, voiceover talents, fellow developers, and client-side SMEs and instructional technology staff to produce an extensive, multi-year series of eLearning products. • Contributed to the launch of Curriculum Technology’s new in-house professional development offerings, comprising custom eLessons, curated resources, and assessments, administered through the eFront LMS.• Collaborated with client-side college instructors to construct thought-provoking online modules that met the learning objectives of their schools’ curricula. Configured and optimized the courses in the schools’ LMS.• Mentored new colleagues in best practices in relevant technology applications, including Adobe Captivate, producing high-quality supporting materials for internal training success.

Greater San Diego Area

Served on a team that designed and conducted an extensive, two-part Needs Assessment regarding manager financial acumen and, incorporating our findings, produced a well-received, high-level curriculum plan with educational modalities tied to concrete learning objectives, comprising both classroom and eLearning components.

Greater San Diego Area

Served as a model of effective teaching and supported fellow teachers in successfully meeting the Navy’s educational objectives.

Greater San Diego Area

Directed teen-focused programming, including a photography/digital arts program, a career guidance club, and athletic activities.

Greater San Diego Area

Student teacher: Taught in 3rd and 5th-grade classrooms, with responsibility for lesson planning, test preparation, and classroom management, while successfully completing education classes as part of the Teaching Credential program.Substitute teacher: Successfully taught in 1st through 5th grade classrooms as needed.

Greater San Diego Area

Successfully taught in a range of classrooms and subject matter, between 1st grade and 8th grade.

Nakatsugawa, Japan

Served as a cultural ambassador and educator in a small Japanese city, teaching English communication to first and second-year Japanese high school students as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme. Crafted a homegrown, innovative curriculum, including original multimedia and interactive classroom activities.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Learning Design & Technology

Activities and Societies: SLATE: Society for Learning Design and Technology, AECT: Association for Educational Communications.

Multiple-Subject Elementary Teaching Credential

Ba, History

Master Of Arts - Ma, Instructional Design