Brandon Schawel

Brandon is an instructional designer, e-learning developer, and owner of Schaw eLearning. He is dedicated to creating engaging, interactive, and effective digital learning experiences.

He specializes in building custom training modules, microlearning, scenario-based learning, and interactive simulations for corporate clients, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Background

Skills

Instructional Design
eLearning Development
Video and photo editing
Website design
Course Creation
Storyboarding
Working with SMEs
Needs Assessments
Multimedia Integration
Scenario Based Learning Interactions

Tools

Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise)
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Products
Canva
Monday.com
Trello
Project Management Resources
Various LMS Platforms
Google Suite
Dropbox

Experience

2025
Senior Instructional Designer
American Academy of Dermatology

2023-2025
Instructional Designer
American Academy of Dermatology

2018-2023
Contract Instructional Design and Unit Development
Boulder Valley Schools

2020
Virtual Teaching Artist
Colorado Lullaby Project through Carnegie Hall

2017
Digital Music Explorers Program Pilot Educator
Carnegie Hall

10 years of experience teaching at various schools in Colorado and Illinois

Education

University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Music Education

Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Music Education