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Nicholas DiGesare

@nicholasdigesare

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I am an instructional designer and educator with 15+ years in curriculum and training.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking instructional design or educator roles where I can design technology-enhanced learning, lead faculty training, and support student success in collaborative, growth-oriented, remote/hybrid environments.

I am an instructional designer and educator with 15+ years of experience designing training, curriculum, and classroom instruction across nonprofit, higher education, and K-12 settings.

I teach middle school ELA and AVID college-readiness in fully remote environments. I design lessons aligned with state standards and integrate technology for online and hybrid learners.

I develop eLearning and multimedia—using Articulate 360, Captivate, and Camtasia—create instructional videos, and lead professional development on digital engagement and curriculum design.

I collaborate in Professional Learning Communities, support differentiated instruction and IEP goals, and use assessment data to measure outcomes. I'm committed to designing accessible, project-based learning and mentoring colleagues through faculty training and workshops.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Virtual Teacher (ELA / Career Preparation)

Current

Tucson Unified Virtual Academy

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Teach middle school ELA, Honors, and AVID college-readiness courses fully remotely; design standards-aligned curriculum and integrate instructional technology to boost engagement and personalize learning.

Instructional Design Curriculum Development Online Teaching AVID Strategies

Workshop Artist / Educator

Artpark & Company

Jan 2011 - Jan 2021 (10 years)

Developed and facilitated arts workshops for adolescents, designing hands-on project-based learning experiences and coordinating with nonprofit staff and community stakeholders to meet program goals.

Project Based Learning Community Outreach Curriculum Development Facilitation Program Coordination

Adjunct Instructor (Hybrid/Online)

Bryant & Stratton College

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Taught undergraduate courses in hybrid and online formats, designed online course materials and assessments, and supported student adaptation to digital learning environments.

Online Teaching Assessment Design

Trainer & Video Production Coordinator

People Inc.

Jan 2007 - Jan 2013 (6 years)

Created instructional videos and multimedia training content and facilitated in-person staff development, collaborating with leadership to ensure compliance and training quality.

Video Production Facilitation Instructional Design Staff Training Project Management

Middle School Teacher

Maryvale School District

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Taught middle school English Language Arts, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs and IEP goals while integrating technology and collaborative learning strategies.

Classroom Management Educational Technology