Kevin C. Shepard

Evergreen, CO

9739061430 shepard.c.kevin@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/kevin-shepard-8b3627180

https://www.kevinshepardinstructionaldesignportfolio.com/

Professional Summary

Instructional Designer with 6+ years of experience creating scalable, accessible, and engaging learning content in higher education and

corporate settings. Skilled in LMS administration (Canvas, Blackboard), eLearning development (Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia),

and ADA/WCAG compliance. Known for cross-functional collaboration, evidence-based learning strategies, and measurable impact on

learner performance and satisfaction.

Core Competencies

• Core Competencies: Instructional Design & Curriculum Development, LMS Administration (Canvas, Blackboard), eLearning Devel-

opment (Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia), Accessibility & Universal Design (ADA, WCAG, UDL), Multimedia & Video Production

(Adobe Creative Cloud), Faculty Training & Workshop Facilitation, Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Design

& Learning Metrics, Project Tools: Smartsheets, Loop, Microsoft Teams

• Technology Skills: LMS Platforms: Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Authoring Tools: Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline), Captivate,

Camtasia, Design Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere), Canva, Project Management: Microsoft Teams,

Loop, Smartsheets, Multimedia Tools: Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, Audacity

Professional Experience

Naropa University 2024 - Present

Instructional Designer & Trainer Boulder, CO

• Developed Canvas-based learning modules and AI literacy trainings, reducing faculty development time by 20+ hours per semester.

• Partnered with Registrar to streamline LMS setup and course readiness for each term, enhancing course delivery efficiency

• Collaborated with Accessibility Office to align courses with ADA and WCAG 2.1 standards, ensuring inclusive learning environments

• Facilitated workshops on LMS tools and rubric implementation, improving user engagement by 18%.

Naropa University 2022 - 2023

Digital Learning Resource Specialist Boulder, CO

• Built SCORM-compliant eLearning content with Articulate Storyline and Rise, enhancing course engagement and accessibility

• Maintained LMS documentation, faculty onboarding resources, and knowledge base, ensuring streamlined access to essential teaching

materials

• Performed accessibility audits and updated course design for universal access.

Naropa University 2023 - Present

Adjunct Instructor - Personal Financial Literacy Boulder, CO

• Designed and taught an asynchronous course focused on student financial wellness.

• Created interactive activities and formative assessments using Canvas tools, enhancing student participation and improving learning

outcomes

Watershed School 2019 - 2022

Humanities Educator (Grades 6-12) Boulder, CO

• Developed an interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum that integrated social science and English, enhancing student engagement and

understanding

• Enhanced digital fluency and learner autonomy by implementing flipped learning and using educational technology tools, leading to

improved student performance and independence

Education

University of Southern California 2015 - 2017

M.A., Education Los Angeles, CA

• GPA: 3.9

University of Colorado Boulder 2010 - 2014

B.A., Anthropology, Psychology Boulder, CO

Certifications

• Agile Instructional Design: LinkedIn Learning (Apr 2025)

• Instructional Design: Needs Analysis: LinkedIn Learning (Apr 2025)

• OLC Course Quality Review (OSCQR) Trainer: OLC (Jun 2023)

• OLC Instructional Designer Certificate: Online Learning Consortium (Jun 2023)

• Canvas Credentials: ID1, ID2, ID3: Course Development (May 2023)