Tara Suggs
Instructional Technology Integration Coordinator at Tolleson Union High School District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ACT Instructional Mastery: English
ACTJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
ACT Instructional Mastery: Reading
ACTJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
ACT Instructional Mastery: Writing
ACTJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Standard Professional Secondary, 6-12 - English (with Structured English Immersion, PreK-12
Arizona Department of EducationAug, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tolleson Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Instructional Technology Integration Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Instructional Leadership Coordinator for English and Literacy
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Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
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Instructional Leadership Coordinator - English and Social Studies
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2020
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Instructional Technology Integration Specialist
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Jul 2011 - May 2016
Created a tech integration professional development course and provided training at all schools in 2011-2012; trained teachers and administrators on various programs and web tools including Synergy Grade Book, My Big Campus, Blackboard Learn, MediaCAST, SMART Notebook, StarBoard Software, Office 2010-2013, Office 365, SkyDrive/OneDrive, Windows 7 & 8, Splashtop Whiteboard, and web-based tools for formative assessments, productivity, and content resources; facilitated summer technology integration PD; created tech quick guides and instructional videos for various programs; created weekly Tech Tuesday emails and digital magazine; helped plan and present in new hire orientations and district PD; maintained the instructional technology webpage; created the iPad Incentive and Initiative Training Program (2012-13) with integrated ISTE teacher standards, Arizona K12 Technology Integration Matrix, and technology integration strategies; facilitated iPad training for reading and special services teachers in both blended and online formats; created and implemented blended training for the Lenovo Helix tablet PCs and supported the use of classroom WiDi technology; purchased and distributed iPad apps for teachers and student iPads; was part of the TUHSD Measuring What Matters (MWM) core team that trained and supported district and school leaders to gather and analyze data on classroom engagement, alignment, and rigor; served on the tech committee; created and supported two edtech teacher cohorts to improve technology integration and build capacity among certified staff; supported the use of Synergy Grade Book, MBC, Blackboard, and MediaCAST; tested and recommended for class use; worked directly with the I.T. director, C&I director, and the superintendent and assistant superintendent on technology planning; attended several state and national conferences; mentored teachers working on Master’s Degrees in educational technology or other similar programs. Show less
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English Teacher
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Feb 2007 - May 2011
Taught Sophomore English, Senior English, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition; Co-Coached for Girls for a Change, team-led the Senior English team, provided training on Microsoft MovieMaker to the English Department, provided school- wide training on Microsoft OneNote, and participated in the Student of the Month committee Taught Sophomore English, Senior English, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition; Co-Coached for Girls for a Change, team-led the Senior English team, provided training on Microsoft MovieMaker to the English Department, provided school- wide training on Microsoft OneNote, and participated in the Student of the Month committee
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Father Duenas Memorial School
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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English and Composition Teacher
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Aug 2005 - May 2006
Taught English Composition and World Literature; advised Mock Trial Team; and chaired the English department Taught English Composition and World Literature; advised Mock Trial Team; and chaired the English department
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Academy of Our Lady of Guam
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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English, Composition, Humanities Teacher
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2005
Taught World Literature, English Composition, Introduction to Humanities, and Theology; advised a sophomore homeroom, Journalism Club, and Mock Trial Team; created and edited the school’s Parent Newsletter; conducted staff development on technology integration including e-portfolios and online grade books Taught World Literature, English Composition, Introduction to Humanities, and Theology; advised a sophomore homeroom, Journalism Club, and Mock Trial Team; created and edited the school’s Parent Newsletter; conducted staff development on technology integration including e-portfolios and online grade books
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Saint Anthony School
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Costa Rica
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Literature and Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 1998 - Jun 2003
Taught seventh and eighth grade Literature and Language Arts and intersession drama courses, advised the eighth grade graduation class and activities; coordinated the school Read-A-Thon; acted and assisted in directing school Spring Concerts; coordinated student contest entries Taught seventh and eighth grade Literature and Language Arts and intersession drama courses, advised the eighth grade graduation class and activities; coordinated the school Read-A-Thon; acted and assisted in directing school Spring Concerts; coordinated student contest entries
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Reading Teacher
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Jul 1997 - Jun 1998
Taught sixth grade Reading at Oceanview Middle School; tutored students; worked on interdisciplinary planning and team teaching. Taught seventh grade Reading at F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School Taught sixth grade Reading at Oceanview Middle School; tutored students; worked on interdisciplinary planning and team teaching. Taught seventh grade Reading at F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School
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Education
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2003 - 2005
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts (M.A.), Curriculum and Technology -
1993 - 1997
University of Guam
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education: English -
1993 - 1997
University of Guam
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education: English
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