Professional and National-Louis Technology in Education Portfolios available at http://www.techedonline.org/portfolio

Personal Profile

Enthusiastic and creative educator and educational technology advocate committed to sharing new technologies with teachers and students. Focused on integrating technologies in ways that will transform learning and teaching. Committed to raising teachers’ technology skills and understanding of technology integration.

Technology Skills

Education & Certifications

Type 10 Tech Specialist &Type
03 K-9

MASTER OF EDUCATION- TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION, 2008
National Louis University- Chicago, Illinois

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, 1998
Northeastern Illinois University- Chicago, Illinois
Certificate Endorsements: Middle School, Language Arts, Physical Science, Social Science       

TEACHING & LEARNING CONSULTANT, Graphtech Systems, Deerfield, IL       2010-Current
Conduct Promethean interactive whiteboard (IWB) professional development sessions. Develop custom IWB professional development sessions and user group meetings for districts. Develop and lead professional development for the implementation and use of Google Apps for Education. Provide consultation on best practices in professional development and create professional development plans. Provide hardware and software technical support. Develop and maintain company website.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH, NSSD 112, Highland Park, IL          2009-2010
Develop and conduct district-wide technology training on software, Interactive Whiteboards, peripherals, SMS, electronic gradebook and Web 2.0 tools. Create hands-on training sessions tailored to meet the needs of teams and individuals. Create video tutorials and step-by-step directions for software. Provide team and one to one support in person, via email and IM. Collaborate with teachers to create lessons that integrate technology into their curriculum in order to meet state and district standards. Co-teach technology integration lessons. Provide students with on-going support and technical instruction as they complete integration projects. Provide basic break/fix support.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR, James Giles School, Norridge, IL                                 2004-2009
Create inquiry and research-based projects which require extension and application of technology skills for grades 6-8. Utilize alternative methods of assessment to determine student comprehension. Encourage creativity in the creation of curriculum related projects. Adapt lessons and classroom environment to meet needs of students at various levels and those with IEPs. Provide individual advanced skill instruction in digital photography, frame animation, digital storytelling, HTML/web design, video production, and programming. Provide school-wide and individual training in technology integration and software use.

Create and implement summer school curriculum in digital photography, clay animation, HTML/web design and programming.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, National Louis University, Wheeling, IL                             2009-Current
Teach graduate class on Using Technology for Inquiry Learning and Problem solving. The class focused on creating problem-based learning and students developing a model of a complex system or problem using Mindtools. Design and teach workshops on Digital Storytelling and Interactive Whiteboards for graduate students enrolled in the Technology In Education program. Instruct graduate students on how to integrate these tools into their curriculum. Designed and co-taught a week-long series of summer professional development workshops focused on using Web 2.0 tools in the classroom.

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR, St. Eugene School, Chicago, IL                               2001-2004
Coordinate and teach integrated lessons in all areas of curriculum for grades K through 8. Use alternative methods of assessment to determine student comprehension. Encourage application of knowledge throughout curricular areas. Combine established and innovative teaching and classroom management techniques to create an exciting learning environment. Adapt lessons and classroom environment to meet needs of students at various levels and those with IEPs.

Implement a grant comprising of networking the entire school, installing a new server, and installation of a Windows XP lab. Implement use of an electronic gradebook program. Direct technology training for faculty. Maintain and service a Windows 2000 server, 75 classroom computers, and 31 printers. Establish a framework for a Technology Planning Committee. Contribute to the design and production of a school web page.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TEACHER, Resurrection H.S., Chicago, IL                     2002-2005
Provide accelerated hands-on summer school instruction of Microsoft application use for high school students. Provide teaching assistance to new colleagues.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Cable in the Classroom, Chicago, IL                                               2002
Provide training for teachers on basic internet use, finding and using internet resources, and integrating multimedia into lessons. Demonstrate how to incorporate Cable in the Classroom videos and internet resources into the curriculum.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER, Minee Subee, Arlington Hts., IL  1999-2000
Create and teach thematic units for science, reading and math. Expose students to art and music through hands-on activities. Coordinate graduation ceremony for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, including songs and a play.  Review and coordinate thematic units and lessons for Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms.