Adam Koester

Instructional Technology Coach / Business and Applied Technology Educator at Edwardsville School District
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Edwardsville, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Instructional Technology Coach / Business and Applied Technology Educator
      • Aug 2003 - Present

      Edwardsville High School Instructional Technology Coach ● Train district staff people on the implementation of software and hardware in the transition to a one-to-one learning environment ● Research best practices in utilizing technology in the classroom and through distance learning to support the educator and student driving improvement in educational outcomes ● Collaborate with District administration to anticipate and develop focused in-person Professional Development targeting district initiatives based… Show more Instructional Technology Coach ● Train district staff people on the implementation of software and hardware in the transition to a one-to-one learning environment ● Research best practices in utilizing technology in the classroom and through distance learning to support the educator and student driving improvement in educational outcomes ● Collaborate with District administration to anticipate and develop focused in-person Professional Development targeting district initiatives based on employee needs assessments ● Create professional training videos, manuals, tip sheets, and Frequently Asked Questions responsive to the needs of the instructor providing supplemental professional development designed to enhance in-class and distance learning initiatives ● Model the proper implementation of educational instructional technology effectively demonstrating best practices through hosting district personnel in my classroom Career and Technical Education Teacher ● Teaches classes in AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and Computer Concepts currently ● Developed and instructed a seminar class for foreign exchange students centered around core economic concept development leading to complex Macroeconomic research questions related to their home country ● Previously taught courses in Business Law, Computer Science, Consumer Education, Desktop Publishing, Keyboarding, Multimedia Presentations, and Web Page Design Software Competencies: Student Instruction: Schoology, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and FrontPage, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Zoom Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Jul 2013 - May 2020

      Teaching Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Introduction to Modern Business

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service / Technical Support / Payroll
      • Jun 2000 - Nov 2001

      Mishawaka, IN • provided troubleshooting for cable television and internet services over the phone • trained others in functional aspects of home entertainment system and TCP\IP and LAN-based computer technology • sold cable television and @Home internet services over the phone, consistently exceeding sales target percentages • advised subscribers on matters of billing by clearing up questions and making arrangements for prompt payment • served as Time Entry Coordinator by supervising the… Show more • provided troubleshooting for cable television and internet services over the phone • trained others in functional aspects of home entertainment system and TCP\IP and LAN-based computer technology • sold cable television and @Home internet services over the phone, consistently exceeding sales target percentages • advised subscribers on matters of billing by clearing up questions and making arrangements for prompt payment • served as Time Entry Coordinator by supervising the receiving and processing of timesheets, crosschecking data for accuracy, and sending them on time to the corporate office through the time entry database and PeopleSoft Show less

    • Manager
      • Aug 1999 - Jul 2000

      South Bend, IN • reconciled accounting cash flows from the box office and concessions area with the safe and tills, created the nightly cash deposits to the bank • worked alongside the Marketing Department to ensure the optimal market penetration • served as Theater Information Technology liaison to the corporate office, Dolby Labs, and to Citrix Metaframe • certified by Kerasotes Theatres to start, troubleshoot, and maintain projectors, sound racks, film, and auditoriums • supervised all aspects… Show more • reconciled accounting cash flows from the box office and concessions area with the safe and tills, created the nightly cash deposits to the bank • worked alongside the Marketing Department to ensure the optimal market penetration • served as Theater Information Technology liaison to the corporate office, Dolby Labs, and to Citrix Metaframe • certified by Kerasotes Theatres to start, troubleshoot, and maintain projectors, sound racks, film, and auditoriums • supervised all aspects of projection, sound, and lighting in the theaters • managed all facets of the concessions area including inventory, preparations, and training • instructed employees on best practices ensuring rapid theater turnaround • supervision of all aspects of payroll and staffing, ensuring full theater compliance with state and federal labor laws Show less

Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
    2004 - 2007
  • McKendree College
    Business Teacher Education
    2002 - 2003
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
    1997 - 1999

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