Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2017 - Present

Teaching Professional Development Classes for in-practice teachers through Molloy's PD Program. Teaching Professional Development Classes for in-practice teachers through Molloy's PD Program.

Instructional Technologist / Staff Developer/ Educational Technologist / Technology Integrator

• Nov 2000 - Jun 2023

Held multiple types of instructional roles throughout a 23-year period. ● Plan/execute an instructional program affecting a broad range of individuals at various ability levels. ● Provide instruction to adult learners (faculty and staff members) in addition to elementary/middle school students. ● Teach beginning Computer Science and Faculty/Staff Technology Professional Development classes, including creation of units, lesson plans, activities, and assessments. ● Supervise a Technology Teaching Assistant and report to the Director of Technology and Innovation. ● Provide subject matter expertise to various team members on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing. ● Work closely with school administrators to determine course needs and establish frameworks. ● Created a professional development learning path for adult learners. Enabled faculty and staff members to gain familiarity with and proficiency in Google OS and Chromebook use, along with all attendant software to be used with students. Tracked participant progress via LMS system. - Developed a course module for each topic and wrote flexible lessons that could be completed in different ways (in-person, synchronous or asynchronous webinars, and e-Learning class options). - Designed Micro-Credential and Mastery Credential to be awarded to participants following completion of specific classes/phases. - Led all faculty and staff members to successful completion of switch to Google in 10 months. ● Built and updated multiple evaluation and survey tools that improved monitoring and overall effectiveness of courses. ● Leveraged knowledge of industry best practices to improve existing training methods, including new and emerging Learning & Development technologies. ● Achieved departmental and facility goals on a year-over-year basis through the development and management of robust training programs. Recognized by upper management for above-and-beyond efforts. Show less

Adult Education Instructor

• Oct 2000 - Jul 2003

Created, continually update and maintain North Side School web page.Created, continually update and maintain East Williston Teacher's Association web page.Created, continually update and maintain personal teaching web page.Worked in conjunction with other Instructional Technologists in district to create, update and maintain district web pages.Control a $30,000+ budget for the computer needs of the computer lab and the computer supplies for the building.; Teaching Adult Education for 8 week periods, 4 classes of Beginner and Advanced computing, Beginner and Advanced Internet use. Show less

Technology Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2000 - Nov 2000

Taught 800+ Students in Grades K-5 Computer Skills including, but not limited to: Keyboarding, Hyperstudio Presentations, Internet Research, Word Processing, Use of Software and hardware.Worked with classroom teachers to coordinate computer lab time with curriculum objectives.Taught in-service classes on Power Point presentations, classroom software (KidPix, Inspiration, Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel), uses of technology in the curriculum and Internet Research to staff of Levittown School District elementary and secondary schools.Taught Grades 6, 7, and 8 After-school Enrichment program featuring Keyboarding and Internet research.SYSOP for Windows NT Network at East Broadway Elementary School. (Over 200 computers and two file servers included in this network.)Maintained school Computer Lab (and all computers in school) in peak operational condition. Show less

Instructor

• Jun 1999 - Jun 2002

Academic Reading, Mathematics, Clear Writing Program, Study Skills and Beginning Reading instruction on a one-to-one level with students ranging from five years old to twenty-five years old. Student Teaching: New York City Public School System, Edward M. Funk School, PS 33Q. Taught for eight weeks in 3rd grade, eight weeks in 1st grade. Instructed 30 third graders and 31 first graders using a variety of methods, including an introduction to cooperative learning and use of learning centers in the classroom. Designed and implemented cross-curricular unit lessons. Generated all lesson planning, attendance, grade records, exam design and administration. Presented a thematic unit on the Rainforest for third grade using integrated whole language concept teaching. Planned several learning centers as well as instructional games/aids. Planned and supervised field trips to Queens County Art Museum and the Russian-American Circus in conjunction with lesson plans. Show less

Grade 2 Classroom Teacher

• Aug 1999 - Jun 2000

year Leave Replacement) Used cooperative learning across all areas of the curriculum. Created lesson plans for a heterogeneously grouped class of 23 students. Planned and supervised several field trips and in-class programs for enrichment and extension of lessons. Handled daily administrative, educational and social tasks in classroom. Routinely handled and solved discipline issues. Regularly spoke with parents at one-to-one conferences and by telephone regarding academic excellence and outstanding behavior, as well as unsuccessful academic endeavors and poor behavior. Requested and received permission to take in-service classes in Spanish, in order to communicate with the parents of non-native students. Requested and received permission to take in-service classes in a variety of technology skills that applied to my job as a classroom teacher. Attended all staff meetings and staff development days. Voluntarily joined and participated in the Website Committee, the Reading Committee and the PTA. Show less

Territory Sales Manager

• Jul 1996 - Jan 1999

ducated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits. Completed site visits to assess needs, present products, and recommend optimal solutions. Built a base of loyal clients and increased revenues, including the use of upselling techniques. ducated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits. Completed site visits to assess needs, present products, and recommend optimal solutions. Built a base of loyal clients and increased revenues, including the use of upselling techniques.

Assistant Manager, Sales Administration

• Nov 1989 - Aug 1997

Created sales materials and implemented training processes for field sales representatives. Assisted with developing and implementing learning strategies to improve sales and profitability. Delegated tasks to specific team members based on each individual’s strengths. Created sales materials and implemented training processes for field sales representatives. Assisted with developing and implementing learning strategies to improve sales and profitability. Delegated tasks to specific team members based on each individual’s strengths.

Manager

• Jan 1996 - Jul 1996

Manager, Traffic

• Jan 1990 - Jan 1996