Evan L.

Oster
540.250.1924
12613 Moss Park Ridge Dr.
Orlando, FL 32832

evan.oster@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/
pub/evan-oster/78/311/974
http://evanoster.weebly.com

Experience
INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGNER: APTIMA/CUBIC
2014-PRESENT
Designed game-based interactive media instruction for the Navys Littoral
Combat Ship (LCS) Training Program. Collaborated with SMEs to design,
develop, and review game-based courseware presented in an immersive
virtual ship environment incorporating 2D and 3D shipboard mission
equipment, avatars and job performance tools. Developed storyboards to
implement learning objectives, track performance metrics, and satisfy
assessment standards. Promoted to a leadership position responsible for
managing an ISD team tasked to develop the training courseware. Promoted
to the POC for Aptima to serve as the liaison with Cubic and to manage a
team of ten across two projects. Managed an interdisciplinary team tasked to
address, implement, and respond to customer comments on courseware
products. Designed, developed, and implemented new hire onboarding for
the LCS project.
EDUCATOR: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2009-2014
Developed differentiated instructional materials and assessments using a
variety of learning theories and models. Implemented instruction through
the use of various instructor and student technologies. Developed distance
and eLearning opportunities and provided instructional support. Tracked
assessment performance through an LMS and conducted individualized
remediation.
AUGMENTED REALITY GAME DESIGNER: FreshAiR
2009-2011
Created five augmented reality experiences using engaging story lines linked
to the Virginia Standards of Learning. The device used was an iPhone 4 and
utilized GPS technology to track the exact location of learners throughout
the game map.

Education
Master of Science: Instructional Design and Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction
Radford University

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelors of Science: Liberal Arts and Human Services

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
GPA: 3.16/4.0

Proficiency
PROGRAMS
Adobe Premiere Articulate Audacity Camtasia Studio Captivate
InDesign Microsoft Office Suite: Excel Power Point Publisher Word
SMART Notebook Various Proprietary Software Programs

Mr. Oster demonstrated strong selfmotivation and quickly learned project

processes and standards. He was asked
to take on additional responsibilities in
reviewing the work of his peers and in
teaching others on the team how to use
proprietary tools for development. Mr.
Oster interacted well with others on
the team and with management; communicating ideas for improving processes and fostering teamwork.
~ Functional Manager
Evan has demonstrated skills in developing integrated and engaging curriculum units that support the acquisition
of knowledge and skills as delineated
by the state curriculum standards while
meeting the needs of diverse learners.
His resourcefulness is exemplary. Evan
strives to meet the needs of all his students by enlisting support from university student volunteers, standardsbased on-line tutorial programs, and co
-teaching arrangements that enable
him to work with students in small
groups and one-on-one on a daily basis.
~ Colleague
He works well alone, not requiring
constant oversight, and also works well
with groups colleagues, peers, students. Evan worked at Radford University in the Games Lab and was a truly
outstanding member. His integration
of technology into his classroom room
provides his students with yet another
way to learn and be successful. Evan
will be an outstanding representative
in your organization.
~ Collegiate Advisor
*Professional references available upon request