Technology Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Program Specialist II

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2022

•Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, & supports the teachers as they implement the lessons in their classrooms •Assist teachers in planning & implementing 21st-century technology skills into their classroom •Promotes model instructional practices & the role of technology in the classroom •Provides assistance & training to building instructional staff in the integration of technology to support student achievement. •Works with curriculum staff to develop & implements technology-enhanced curriculum •Works cooperatively with principals, directors & other administrators with technology integration •Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities & maintaining expertise in the field •Creates learning resources for teachers, students, & staff •Identify trends in software, curriculum, teaching strategies & other educational areas •Coach & mentor teachers, & staff during Professional Development classes •Consult on the technology budget for computer resources, including hardware, software, learning resources & training needs •Recommend purchase of hardware, software & related resources •Develop continuous technology integration plan for district 1:1 program •Research new technologies, with particular concern for those to enhance education •Serve as a technology liaison between the teaching staff & technology staff •Expanded current knowledge of instructional technology & integration via Professional Development •Lead integration of video conferencing •Facilitated & instructed implementation of G Suite for Education •Presented at parent workshops about technology •Developed curriculum for a Digital Citizenship Unit •Effectively managed multiple instructional technology projects within assigned deadlines •Designed, developed, & implemented web-based instructional technology modules via blended learning •Troubleshoot computer hardware & software issues for students & staff Show less

Instructional Technology Integration Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

•Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, & supports the teachers as they implement the lessons in their classrooms •Assist teachers in planning & implementing 21st century technology skills into their classroom •Promotes model instructional practices & the role of technology in the classroom •Provides assistance & training to building instructional staff in the integration of technology to support student achievement. •Works with curriculum staff to develop & implements technology-enhanced curriculum •Works cooperatively with principals, directors & other administrators with technology integration •Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities & maintaining expertise in the field •Creates learning resources for teachers, students, & staff •Identify trends in software, curriculum, teaching strategies & other educational areas •Coach & mentor teachers, & staff during Professional Development classes •Consult on the technology budget for computer resources, including hardware, software, learning resources & training needs •Recommend purchase of hardware, software & related resources •Develop continuous technology integration plan for district 1:1 program •Research new technologies, with particular concern for those to enhance education •Serve as technology liaison between the teaching staff & technology staff •Expanded current knowledge of instructional technology & integration via Professional Development •Lead integration of video conferencing •Facilitated & instructed implementation of G Suite for Education •Presented at parent workshops about technology •Developed curriculum for a Digital Citizenship Unit •Effectively managed multiple instructional technology projects within assigned deadlines •Designed, developed, & implemented web-based instructional technology modules via blended learning •Troubleshoot computer hardware & software issues for students & staff Show less

Epic Change Specialist

• Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

• Administer and manage non- production change oversights via Change Approval Team meetings, documentation, and a cooperative work effort with Front Range and MCIT Change Management teams to be compliant with overarching MCIT and ITIL standards • Collaborate with MCIT Change Management team on production change ticket reviews • Follow up with Epic teams via daily reporting process generated by MCIT change management • Actively participate in Technical Change Review Board and Change Advisory Board meetings as a representative for the Epic teams • Work with appropriate parties to identify change implications, target audiences and messaging techniques • Enforce and maintain Support Guidelines document on how to manage Incident tickets • Collaborate with Front Range and Outage Management team regarding major incidents and support therein (alerts, conference calls, policy and procedure, On Call Schedules) • Work with the project leadership team to develop and maintain work plans, and status reporting for the change process • Participate in disaster recovery measures Show less

Instructional Technology Specialist

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2014

•Educated teachers on how to use interactive white boards effectively in the classroom •Trained educators on effectively incorporating technology into the classroom •Integrated and applied Common Core State Standards •Developed innovative ways for applying technology into the classroom experience •Empowered educators to create their own interactive and engaging lessons •Planned, facilitated, and supported effective use of technology throughout the sessions with faculty and staff •Researched, evaluated, and distributed technology resources, to instructional staff and provide training on all tools •Collaborated with faculty in planning and teaching lessons that integrate technology •Worked collaboratively with teachers to design effective lessons for integrating technology and Common Core State Standards •Designed, organized, and instituted interdisciplinary lessons that addressed learning needs for both gifted and special needs students •Established a rapport with faculty, staff, and administration • Educated teachers on how to use interactive tables in the classroom (Active Table and SMART Table) • Educated teachers on how to efficiently incorporate iPads in the classroom • Differentiated and modified students’ classwork, homework, and assessments • Collaborated with teachers to differentiate lessons to support individual needs of students •Incorporated thinking maps into all curriculum areas, and provided teachers with thinking map materials for the interactive whiteboard •Assessed students using SMART Response and gathered educational data to drive instruction •Prepared students for New York State Exams Show less

Technology Coordinator

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

Educate students on appropriate to age/grade level in the area of hardware and software. Plan facilitate, and support effective use of technology through the use of multimedia resources. Designed the schools technology plan and obtained NYSED approval. Designed and delivered technology curriculum and policies. Research, evaluate, and distribute technology resources, to instructional staff and provide training on all tools. Educate students on appropriate to age/grade level in the area of hardware and software. Plan facilitate, and support effective use of technology through the use of multimedia resources. Designed the schools technology plan and obtained NYSED approval. Designed and delivered technology curriculum and policies. Research, evaluate, and distribute technology resources, to instructional staff and provide training on all tools.