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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Summary

Motivating and talented educational technology specialist driven to inspire others to pursue academic and personal excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which those I teach and train become life-long scholars and learners.Detail-oriented problem-solver with superb communication, interpersonal and organizational strengths with a track record of optimizing instructional technology productivity. Well-developed team-building and leadership abilities with experience in training and coaching co-workers, teachers, and other staff members.

Highlights
  • Natural leader
  • Curriculum development
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Innovative thinker
  • Effective use of multi-media teaching tools
Accomplishments
  • Headed an interdisciplinary team of teachers at the middle school level for eight years.
  • Created and delivered training to inter-departmental teams on various campuses to ensure smooth implementation of many technology initiatives including the current mobile learning initiative.
  • Coordinated and conducted well-received technology-related professional development courses for all staff types as evidenced by above average evaluations.
  • Chaired the science department of a junior high campus for three years that included developing and maintaining budgets, schedules, trainings and evaluations.
  • Served as a mentor for secondary science teachers and educational technology specialists.
Experience
08/2007 to Current
Educational Technology SpecialistPEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT － Pearland, TX
  • Provides assistance and leadership in planning the integration of curriculum-based technology in District instructional programs for K-12 teachers and students.
  • Plans, coordinates, schedules and teaches school-level, District-wide, and state-wide (TCEA) instructional technology workshops, in-service training, staff development sessions and other opportunities to assist with technology integration.
  • Assists in the implementation of a technology curriculum that aligns with national and state standards and promotes 21st Century skills.
  • Researches and consults with peers, principals and teachers regarding technology resources, emerging technologies, and media resources. Summarizes and reports recommendations to principals and Director of Technology.
  • Create and model best practices for technology integration in all content areas.
  • Assist with planning and conducting periodic needs assessment/evaluations related to the technology requirements of the district.
08/2006 to 06/2007
PACE Science TeacherPEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT － Pearland, TX
  • Used a variety of technology-rich teaching techniques to increase student engagement and encourage student critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Employed collaborative and social skills techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
08/2001 to 06/2006
Instructional Technology SpecialistFORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT － Pearland, TX
  • Served on the Fort Bend ISD Long-Range Technology Planning Committee.
  • Oversaw and maintained two computer labs and all school technology for a staff of over one hundred and a student population of over one thousand.
  • Created and maintained the campus website. Edited and published the monthly campus newsletter to inform parents and the community of campus curricular initiatives.
10/1997 to 06/2001
Eighth Grade Science TeacherFORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT － Pearland, TX
  • Fostered teamwork, collaboration and professional learning as team leader of an eighth grade interdisciplinary team and as chair of the science department.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' scientific skills and engage all learners.
10/1992 to 05/1997
Sixth/ Seventh Grade Science TeacherNORTH FOREST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT － Houston, TX
    Education
    2011
    MASTER OF SCIENCE: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPWalden University － Minneapolis, MN, USA

    4.0 GPA 

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BiologyPrairie View A & M University － Prairie View, TX

    Graduated Summa Cum Laude

    Computer Skills
    • Microsoft Office Suite: Versions 2010 and 2013 (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Certified)
    • Multimedia Platforms: Microsoft Live Movie Maker, PhotoStory 3, Camtasia Studio, SnagIt, Audacity
    • Desktop/ Website Publishing Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Publisher
    • Internet Applications: Web 2.0 presentation and productivity tools
    • Mobile Learning Applications: Apple and Android Apps and devices
    • Basic networking and troubleshooting skills
    Affiliations

    Texas Computer Education Association

    International Society for Technology in Education

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    Resume Overview

    Companies Worked For:

    • PEARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
    • FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
    • NORTH FOREST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

    School Attended

    • Walden University
    • Prairie View A & M University

    Job Titles Held:

    • Educational Technology Specialist
    • PACE Science Teacher
    • Instructional Technology Specialist
    • Eighth Grade Science Teacher
    • Sixth/ Seventh Grade Science Teacher

    Degrees

    • MASTER OF SCIENCE : EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
      BACHELOR OF SCIENCE : Biology

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