Departmental Instructional Coach | Classroom Teacher | Departmental Technology Coach

• Sep 2002 - Present

Key Achievements - Absorbed the newest technology and instructed colleagues on how to integrate it with instruction plans. - Assisted the staff in using Microsoft Office and Google Apps. - Partnered with the IT team to roll out new educational software in District 207. - Guided peers through changes to curriculum and a new learning assessment style redesign. - Key contributor to management in creating action plans for professional goals established by colleagues. - Developed technology integration processes including social media for instruction and assessments. As the Departmental Instructional Coach: - Observe peers and encourage performance reflection in a respectful, non-judgmental environment. - Create professional goals and peer action plans that optimize educator and student potential. - Facilitate instructional design and alternative assessment sessions for individuals and groups up to 20. As a Classroom Teacher: - Designed and implemented rich, multi-level curricula that encompassed a several successful learning styles. - Created student-centric unit objectives, instructional targets and assessments focused on accelerating learning. - Integrated technology including Google Apps (paired with personal devices) into instruction and assessments to provide quick and anonymous feedback. As the Departmental Technology Coach: - Trained peers in the technology used by District 207 including Aspen, TalentEd, Google Drive and Apps, Microsoft Office, American Eagle and Eduphoria.

Educator

• Sep 2001 - May 2002