AARON J. LAWLERl e a r n i n g e x p e r i e n c e a r c h i t e c t

If your learners cannot access the information, then the information does not exist. For content to be real, it must be beneficial, usable and valuable. The deepening and inescapable need for people to truly experience learning means we need a structure – an architecture – that arranges the parts into an understandable whole. This is what I do. I make sense of untamed knowledge. I forge an immersive environment and guide inclusive experiences.

I am a learning experience architect, and I design positive opportunities for growth.

MY VISION

CONTACT

instructoraaronjlawler@gmail.com

630.220.9565

aaronjlawler.strikingly.com/

1936 Cambridge Ln.Mongtomery, IL 60538

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

Learning Mgmt SystemsStat/Analytics (SPSS)Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficemLearning/ eLearningGoogle Apps for WorkIT support/ hardwareweb + multimedia designmotion graphics3D graphics/ animationDatabase Mgmt Systemsadaptive learning programssocial media/ networking

EXPERIENCE + CRITICAL SKILLS

Humanities (Tenure Track) AdjunctWaubonsee Community College Waubonsee CC2016 - 2017 2012 - 2016

Senior Lecturer + Mentor Online LecturerBenedictine University Tiffin University2012 - 2017 2015 - 2017

Visual Arts Instructor Online InstructorPlainfield Central High School Illinois Virtual School2005 - 2016 2015 - 2017

EDUCATION

SIGNATURE COMPETENCIES

servant leadershipprof learning community artifact analysisknowledge mappingprocess innovationdesign ethnographycross-pollinationintrapreneurshipcollaborative technologiesinter-project workflowmicrolearningsimulation exercisesopen-mindednessactive listeninggroup cohesionteam-member satisfaction

PhD, Organizational Leadershipfocus Educational Anthropology Concordia University, 2015 – 2019

MEd, Curriculum & Instructionfocus eLearning / TechnologyConcordia University, 2013 – 2015

MA, Liberal Studiesfocus Interdisciplinary Humanities North Central College, 2006 – 2010

BA, Visual Art + K-12 EducationIL State Strd Elemn + Scnd License North Central College, 1998 – 2002

3.9 4.0/SCALE

GPA:

4.0 4.0/SCALE

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3.9 4.0/SCALE

GPA:

3.5 4.0/SCALE

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Stewardship

educator mentor

LearnSmart Adaptive Learning ProjectMcGraw Hill Education2013 - 2015

Instructional Designer + Content DesignerBenedictine University2010 - 2014

IT Systems Administrator + Support SpecialistMontessori Education Centers Associated2003 - 2005Digital Literacy

developer strategist

Negotiator + Finance Committee ChairAssociation of Plainfield Teachers Union2015 - 2016

Independent Designer / Creative DirectorAeroLaw Studios2000 - 2015

Dept Head Ast. Mnger Marketing Exec. MngerWalgreens Corp1998 - 2005Servant Leadership

entrepreneur intrapreneur

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Masters w/Distinction

President’sList

MeritScholar

AARON J. LAWLERlearning experience architect page

Launched over 10 different cohorts, piloted 3 different degree programs, and collaborated with recruitment directing retention rate of cohorot graduates to 85%

Continually earn outstanding student evaluations averaging 3.9 on a 4.0 scale at Waubonsee Community College and Tiffin University, while earning the highest rated

score at Benedictine University 3 years in a row

Authored and adapted over 20 different courses at 4 different levels (primary, secondary, higher ed, adult learning), within 5 different subject matters (humanities,

visual arts, management, information tech, social facilitation), and on 4 different platforms (f2f, blended, online, adaptive)

Spearhead problem/ project-based, collaborative, and self-directed learning models across curricula through 5 different learning management systems (LMS) and over 20

human–computer interaction (HCI) courses

Co-created Adjunct Faculty Mentoring Program to evaluate, coach and support over 30 new instructors through research-based learning frameworks and inter-departmental/

inter-organizational resource development

Galvanized and directed IT architecture overhaul: restructured for efficiency and security, improved the user experience for over 100 users (internal and external customers),

grew 6 cross-functional teams (early childhood, primary, prof development, core, encore), and coordinated 15 SMEs (Subject Matter Experts)

Forged successful negotiations between school board and administration with 1800 faculty members through: pathos-ethos-logos persuasion, interest-based bargaining,

and blending with people from different demographic backgrounds

Pioneered small consulting startup which has now designed for over 20 different organizations, including Fortune 500 companies such as Exelon Co, Walgreens,

CVS/pharmacy, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and Re/Max

Directed cultural change for over 50 staff members via ongoing professional development, team-building, remarketing, budgeting, and scheduling, and leveraged

rollout of on-site photo processing and print kiosks in 3 regions

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

various (ie. McGraw Hill, BenU)

Benedictine University

various institutions

various levels

Benedictine University

Montessori Ed Ctrs Assoc

Assoc Plainfield Teachers

AeroLaw Studios

Walgreens Corp

2005

2017

Educator

2003

2016

Developer

1998

2016

Entrepreneur

MY STRATEGY

I do not believe in failure - there is success and there is practice, or there is not participating. Failure is simply an undesired result which can be corrected with change. Learning is this on-going, change process. My approach is to introduce new artifacts into an open-environment, causing learners to abandon previous attitudes, and spontaneously develop new problem-solving behaviors, together.

“Aaron has totally captured the essence of our intentions to help our students succeed through the use of innovative and dynamic teaching tools in our classroom. I am so proud to have Aaron as a part of our team.”

— Dr. Elizabeth BooneAst Dean - Benedictine University (supervisor)

“Working with Aaron was an absolute pleasure. He was extremely professional, efficient, and created cohesive, successful products. We will continue to use his AeroLaw Studios for our future projects.”

— Ms. Brenda Kelly Project Controls Mnger - Exelon Corp (client)

“I find myself talking about in-class activities the next day at work, and it has gotten to the point where my coworkers ask me what we did the night before. I really enjoy his course and truly wish more classes were like his!”

— Mr. Louis SantosWaubonsee Comm College (former student)

“MALS students are, for the most part, articulate, intellectually curious, and hard workers… That being said, there are few students who stand out from the rest. Aaron is certainly one of those.”

— Dr. Richard J. Wilders Div Chair - North Central (professor & advisor)

ACCOLADES

Golden Key International Honors Society

Sigma Beta Delta – Honor Society of Business

Highest Achievable Score – Benedictine Univ

Golden Apple Academy of Educators Nominee

New Advisor of the Year – Walsworth Publishing

Plainfield District 202 Outstanding Teacher

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

McGraw Hill Academic Advisory BoardClashing Views in Ed Psych | 2013 - 2017

McGraw Hill Academic Advisory BoardClashing Views on Ed Issues, | 2013 - 2017

American Association of Adjunct Education Advisory Board | 2016 - 2017

WTTW Community Advisory Brd | 2016 - 2017

Historic Preservation CommissionVillage of Montgomery | 2016 - 2017

Authors - Techstars Advisory Board www.authors.me | 2016 - 2017

Pat Apiquian Scholarship BoardDuPage Foundation Scholarship FundMember 2007 - 2010, Chair 2011 - 2016

TESTIMONIALS