Outgoing, experienced trainer and educator with a demonstrated history of Coaching, Teaching, Adult Learning Principles, Curriculum Design, and Facilitation Skills. Excellent reputation for increasing student achievement through cross-curricular collaboration, for leading dynamic district-wide professional development sessions, for excellent interpersonal skills, relationship management, and verbal communication. Passion for creating and implementing engaging instructional resources with high customer satisfaction.
Skills
Communication Skills
Technology Integration
Education Trainer
Instructional Design
Teaching Experience
Educational Software Systems
Professional Learning
Written and verbal communication
Customer Service
Team Player
Public Speaking
Organization Skills
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Work History
Digital Learning Teacher/District Tech Coach, 10/2018 - Current Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ,
Education Trainer providing training in digital products through developing group training sessions for students, teachers, and district personnel with a variety of enthusiastic, high-quality learning delivery modules focused on best practices.
Assisted with implementation of district remote instruction goals by training and collaborating with teachers, students, and parents focusing on available digital resources assisting over 20 parents, teachers, and students each day providing excellent solutions, positive customer interactions, and comprehensive follow-up
Coordinate technology tip weekly newsletters that increased technology software usage impacting teachers, students, and parents in 11 elementary, middle, and high schools in 2 states
Collaborate to develop expert-level product knowledge, industry trends knowledge, and professional knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing professional networks
Development strategy and planning for new technology implementation
Created a year-long STEM curriculum for 800+ students in kindergarten through fifth-grade
Assessing district, teacher, and student technology needs then creating and marketing high-quality appropriate training materials and courses with prioritization to meet targeted needs
Analyzed data on student progress in reading and math to determine methodical next steps for student success.
Collaborated with teachers and district personnel to monitor the progress of students and adjust instructional strategies to impact specific needs more efficiently.
Fostering relationships through online engagement through social media, including Twitter and Facebook
Fast-paced responsiveness to school and district personnel requests for training sessions to inspire over 245 training sessions in seven months
Academic Coach, 07/2017 - 08/2018 Ga Medgroup – Adrian, GA,
Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data, insights and feedback into student success with teachers and administrators.
Developed training handouts, documentation, study materials, and quizzes.
Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Managed schedule of 14+ weekly tutoring sessions helping students with homework, test prep, and standardized testing preparation
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Managed the school's social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Media Specialist, 06/2006 - 08/2017 Chatham County Schools – Pittsboro, NC,
Sourced materials that met current needs, drove curiosity, and supported learning.
Implemented electronic grade book program training over 98 educators, 1000 students, and parents on best practices
Provided modern and successful educational experiences for students by incorporating range of media and technology options.
Oversaw day-to-day library planning, personnel management, and budgeting.
Helped educators incorporate literacy skills and build love of education in students.
Instructed over 1000 students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property each school year
Encouraged reading, information literacy skills, and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
Reading Teacher, 08/1988 - 06/2006 Volusia County Schools – City, STATE,
Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
Supervised small reading groups of students.
Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
Interpreted student assessment data to create and implement data-driven intervention methods.
Education
Master of Science: Information Studies, Expected in - Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Middle Grades Education, Expected in - Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA GPA:
Achievements
Presented ed tech sessions at the Learning Forward Florida state conferences, and the Future of Education Technology (FETC) conference.
Increased attendance at monthly technology professional development sessions over 100% through the including of gamification
Presented education technology coaching sessions throughout a large school district differentiating for individual teachers, schools, administrators, and district personnel.
Developed technology enhanced instructional units for elementary, middle, and district level settings to increase student achievement.
Built positive relationships with twelve elementary schools students and staff to increase educational technology usage and increase student achievement.
Provided technology coaching and modeling sessions with over 265 teachers and district staff members
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