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Brandon Schawel

Brandon is an instructional designer and e-learning developer. He is passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex training or learning challenges, and creating engagement through custom interactions and visual design.

He has a background in both education and design, including two graduate degrees - one in curriculum and instruction, and another in visual art and design. Starting his career as a secondary and post-secondary art instructor, then as an instructional designer and e-learning developer at a non-profit medical society, Brandon has a unique skill set that combines educational theory, visual design, and user interaction to create innovative, interactive, and engaging e-learning courses.

Background

Skills

E-learning development
Instructional design
Custom interaction design
Video and photo editing
Web design
Scenario-based learning

Experience

2022 - 2025
E-learning Developer / Instructional Designer
American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL

2016-2022
Visual Art & Design Instructor
St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, CO

Education

University of Denver
Master of Education

Eastern Illinois University
Master of Art