Experience

New Tech @ Zion Benton

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  *Currently teach Introduction to Digital Media and Internet Fundamentals *Dual Credit Instructor for College of Lake County *Teach Adobe Master Suite College CS 5.5 *Incorporated the community in classroom projects *Developed a character committee at the building level *Active member of the Coalition for Healthy Communities, Character Club, & Community Walk *Advisor for Heathy YOUth *Currently teach Introduction to Digital Media and Internet Fundamentals *Dual Credit Instructor for College of Lake County *Teach Adobe Master Suite College CS 5.5 *Incorporated the community in classroom projects *Developed a character committee at the building level *Active member of the Coalition for Healthy Communities, Character Club, & Community Walk *Advisor for Heathy YOUth



Kenosha Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Instructional Technology Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  * Worked collaboratively with the principal and teachers regarding technology associated with building personalized and blended learning initiatives.* Assisted with the administration of digital assessments (MAP, 8th Grade Proficiency, etc.)* Understands the Instructional Framework and how instructional technology and digital resources can support and enhance each facet.* Provided formal and informal professional development in the use of instructional technologies at the building level (interactive boards and hand held devices, document cameras, iPads, video equipment, personalized learning software, web-based assessments, etc.)* Modeled, demonstrated, coached, and supported classroom teachers in the use of instructional technologies* Assisted teachers in the development of units, lesson plans, and/or assessments that integrate technology and information literacy standards.* Worked with building staff to develop, implement and support building level visions, missions, and goals.* Taught students targeting 21st Century information, technology, and media literacies.* Provided formal and/or informal professional development on safe, legal, and ethical usages of digital information and innovative uses of current and emerging technologies.* Expanded opportunities for students/teachers to participate in real world/problem based learning using 21st Century technology resources and tools.* Developed more opportunities for students to connect with local, national, and global communities through the technology resources and tools.* Established an online collaborative learning and working environment for all students and staff.* Maintained competency in information, technology, and media literacies by participating in appropriate professional development activities.* Provided level 3 technical support. Show less

• Business Teacher

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2011

  *Setting goals and objectives based on student development, content, assessment, standards and benchmarks*Challenging and motivating all learners *Coherent instruction*Curriculum development and evaluation*Using material resources*Incorporating staff/community resources*Using a variety of instructional methods*Communicating clearly and accurately*Implementing discussion/questioning techniques*Teaching all learners interdisciplinary learning, integrated instruction, inclusive instruction strategies, and maximizing student engagement*Assessing and evaluating student learning*Responding to individual learner needs*Reporting student progress Show less



Belvidere Community Unit School District #100

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Business Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2005

  •Taught Introduction to Business, Accounting, Marketing, CISCO - CCNA •Set goals and objectives based on student development, content, assessment, standards and benchmarks •Curriculum development and evaluation •Used material resources •Incorporated staff/community resources •Used a variety of instructional methods •Communicated clearly and accurately •Implemented discussion/questioning techniques •Taught all learners interdisciplinary learning, integrated instruction, inclusive instruction strategies, and maximizing student engagement •Assessed and evaluated student learning •Responded to individual learner needs with differentiation •Reported student progress Show less