Fred Benitez
Director Of Educational Technology at Eanes-Westlake Innovative School District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Nearpod PioNear
NearpodDec, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Apple Distinguished Educator
AppleDec, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Education Leader
AdobeMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Education Trainer
AdobeMay, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Educator
Microsoft Office TrainingMar, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Associate
AdobeApr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft Office TrainingApr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Technology Education (6-12)
Texas Education AgencyJul, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Eanes-Westlake Innovative School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Of Educational Technology
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Jul 2021 - Present
Facilitate the effective use of technology in district instructional programs, including the development of short-term and long-range technology plans.Support the implementation of educational technology integration models by working with educational partners, classroom teachers, and campus administration to continue the thoughtful use of technology.Design and publish instructional support multimedia resources surrounding technology integration andthoughtful use.Create and coordinate online course creation for professional learning with staff. Show less
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Educational Technologist
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2021
Collaborated with faculty to design meaningful learning experiences.Designed and presented professional development and provided daily on-demand support to share innovative pedagogical strategies and instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning in a 1 to 1 iPad environment.Partnered with faculty and administration to identify classroom needs, learning objectives, and best practices to support and grow innovation in the classroom.Created and updated media such as video tutorials, step sheets, templates, graphics, and 3d models to support teaching and learning.Supported campus-based goals and district initiatives to promote continuous improvement and best meet the needs of students, teachers, and staff. (Voted 2020 Educator of the Year by West Ridge Middle School staff.) Show less
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Educational Technology Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Present
Part-time consulting for EdTechTeacher.org, Adobe, the Logo Foundation, and TCEA delivering high-quality professional development for teachers and educational leaders. Part-time consulting for EdTechTeacher.org, Adobe, the Logo Foundation, and TCEA delivering high-quality professional development for teachers and educational leaders.
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Fort Bend ISD
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Educational Technology Specialist
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2016
Conducted quality technology staff development and presented technology tools for teachers, students, and staff. Explored new technologies to help further the integration of technology into the classroom, and developed training courses to help teachers integrate technology into their curriculum. Designed Digital Learning Department promotional material for training, staff development, and conference sessions. Ensured student mastery of the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as outlined by the Texas Education Agency. Developed and facilitated district-wide learning oppurtunities such as robotics clubs, programming clubs, video game design contests, virtual poetry slams, and film festivals. Show less
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Texascurse
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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Graphic Designer
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Jul 2004 - Aug 2014
Freelance graphic design work including logos, Illustrations, screen-printed concert posters, brochures, advertisements, and more. Freelance graphic design work including logos, Illustrations, screen-printed concert posters, brochures, advertisements, and more.
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Garland Independent School District
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2013
Instructed introductory, advanced & capstone Graphic Design courses. Sponsored the Technology Student Association culminating in 28 state champions & 15 national finalists in 32 technology based events. Nominated for Teacher of the year 7 years in a row. Courses taught: Graphic Design & Illustration, Research Design & Development, Engineering Graphics, and Trade & Industrial Career Preparation. State Board for Educator Certification: Trade and Industry (8-12), Technology Education (6-12) Show less
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University of North Texas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
Design work for university and public use: custom illustration, graphic design, animation, brand development for print and digital media formats. Direct customer service to clients, and experience in large format printing with post production mounting and trimming. Design work for university and public use: custom illustration, graphic design, animation, brand development for print and digital media formats. Direct customer service to clients, and experience in large format printing with post production mounting and trimming.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
University of North Texas
B.A.A.S, Applied Technology Training and Development -
2009 - 2010
Full Sail University
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational/Instructional Media Design -
2001 - 2003
Texas State Technical College
A.A.S, Digital Media Design
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