District Library Media Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Present

Co-Owner

• Jun 2016 - Present

Technology Assistant

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

Was responsible for setting up, troubleshooting and repairing all district technology with technology team. Hardware included: PC desktops, laptops, iPads, ChromeBooks, SMART boards and Epson interactive projectors, as well as a wide range of printers, copiers and AV equipment. Helped manage Google Apps for Education accounts, iPads via Apple Configurator and user accounts on Windows-based servers. Provided technical support for online assessments throughout the district, including benchmark and PARCC testing. District size: approximately 2,400 students and 250 staff members in six locations. Show less

Technology Specialist

• Nov 2004 - Feb 2014

Taught technology classes to all students at elementary (K-6) special e school; managed the school’s network infrastructure, computers (Macs and PCs), iPads, SMART boards and other technological devices; instructed staff in use of technology and software; co-directed rebranding effort, including new school logo; co-produced and managed school’s website (westenddayschool.org) and social media sites; supervised use of digital camera and photo library; created newsletters, fundraising materials and other publications for the school. • Assistant Teacher, Summer Learning Program, 2005-2007 • After-School Program Co-Director, Spring 2007 • After-School Teacher: Technology (Scratch, MaKey MaKey, Digital Storytelling and Web Design); Puppetry; 2005-2013 Show less

RoboFun Instructor and Assistant

• 2009 - 2011

Led after-school class for students from various New York City schools in construction and programming of LEGO® robotics projects. Also assisted instructors during classes at West End Day School. Led after-school class for students from various New York City schools in construction and programming of LEGO® robotics projects. Also assisted instructors during classes at West End Day School.

Freelance Producer and Staff Associate Producer, Interactive Media

• Jan 2000 - Nov 2006

Produced branded websites (on sesameworkshop.org and pbs.org) as well as content for a variety of other digital platforms. Brands included: Sesame Street, Dragon Tales, and Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat. PBS Extensions: • PBS Teachers Website Advisory Board Member, 2002-2003 • Author, PBS Teachers Website Article, "The Internet and the Early Childhood Classroom,” (available online 2003-2013) • Presenter, PBS/NPR Interactive Summit, "Let’s Play: Designing Interactive Content for Children," February 2002 Show less

Managing Producer, Entertainment Division

• Nov 2002 - Aug 2004

Managed website production and online promotion for all of Scholastic Entertainment’s brands on scholastic.com and pbs.org. Brands included: Clifford, Magic School Bus, I SPY, Goosebumps, Dear America, PLAY! Scholastic, Animorphs, and Maya & Miguel. Managed website production and online promotion for all of Scholastic Entertainment’s brands on scholastic.com and pbs.org. Brands included: Clifford, Magic School Bus, I SPY, Goosebumps, Dear America, PLAY! Scholastic, Animorphs, and Maya & Miguel.

Online Data Manager

• Aug 1998 - Dec 1999

Directed production of digital components of Simon & Schuster’s book titles on company website (simonandschuster.com) and for distribution to online booksellers (such as amazon.com). Supervised in-house staff and off-site vendors. Assisted in data cleansing projects. Advised in the development of a custom, web-based digital asset upload tool and database. Directed production of digital components of Simon & Schuster’s book titles on company website (simonandschuster.com) and for distribution to online booksellers (such as amazon.com). Supervised in-house staff and off-site vendors. Assisted in data cleansing projects. Advised in the development of a custom, web-based digital asset upload tool and database.

Layout Designer and Illustrator

• 1997 - 1998

Executed layout and design of weekly national newspaper, illustrated weekly columns and covers. • Column Illustrations compiled in book: "Conversations with Christos," by Robert Bartholomew, Seaburn Books, 2000 Executed layout and design of weekly national newspaper, illustrated weekly columns and covers. • Column Illustrations compiled in book: "Conversations with Christos," by Robert Bartholomew, Seaburn Books, 2000