RESUME
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented problem-solver with Master of Arts in Educational Technology. Excellent organizational, event-planning, and presentation skills. Strong relationship-builder, communicator, and collaborator, with experience training and coaching educators and staff members on effective technology integration. Professional and engaging writer, adept in curating content for blogs, websites, and social media platforms to engage community.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - 2017
Educational Technology
Michigan State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - 2006
Elementary Education
Indiana University
Experience
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
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CHELSEA SCHOOL DISTRICT - Chelsea, MI (2019 - Present)
As the K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, my time is split between collaborating with curriculum specialists/teachers and providing technology supports. On the technical side, I help manage PowerSchool, online textbooks, the district website, and report card creation. On the curriculum side, I review curriculum, curate resources for teachers, lead professional development, and support teachers in their classrooms.
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UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LABORATORY SCHOOLS - Chicago, IL (2015 - 2018)
As the Lower School Technology Integration Specialist and Computer Science Teacher, I had dual responsibilities. As a Technology Integration Specialist, I supported teachers in researching and designing technology-infused learning experiences. In addition, I facilitated Design Thinking trainings, maintained a comprehensive website for my colleagues, and managed a podcast for the Lab community. As a Computer Science Teacher, I designed and transformed the Lower School computer science program.
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CLASSROOM TEACHER
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LIVE OAK SCHOOL - San Francisco, CA (2014 – 2015)
As a Fourth Grade Teacher, I collaborated with my co-teacher to design interdisciplinary, cross-curricular units. I assessed and documented student understanding with digital portfolios, anecdotal notes, rubrics, and narrative reports. As a technology leader, I administered classroom PD trainings to introduce students to new technologies.
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CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL - Chicago, IL (2008 – 2014)
As a Fourth Grade Teacher, I designed multi-cultural, technology-rich curriculum for a classroom of 20 students each year. In addition to the responsibilities of being a homeroom teacher, I collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers to research and develop a computer literacy program, mentored graduate students, and was elected as the representative to chair fundraising efforts for Annual Giving Campaign.
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SYCAMORE SCHOOL - Indianapolis, IN (2007 – 2008)
As a Gifted and Talented Teacher, I crafted lessons to meet the needs of academically gifted and talented fourth graders. In addition, I organized and marketed a school-wide fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and launched an ecology unit with a 3 day, overnight trip to Camp Tecumseh with 42 students.
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CONSULTING WORK
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CODE PLAY LEARN - Chicago, IL (2016 - 2017)
As General Manager of the Lincoln Park location, I established relationships with Chicago teachers and youth organizations to provide computer science learning opportunities. I designed and distributed promotional marketing materials, upheld the social media accounts, conducted training sessions, and supported instructors in implementing the coding curriculum.
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ALT SCHOOL - Remote (2014)
As a summer Curriculum Development Consultant, I collaborated with researchers and technologists to prepare AltSchool’s signature Personalized Learning Plans for the 2014/2015 school year. In this role, I provided feedback on pilot programs associated with design, pedagogy, scheduling, and classroom tools.
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CERTIFICATIONS
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