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Objective
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OBJECTIVE |
To
obtain a position as a technology leader/teacher in the Denver
metro area. |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Instructor
for Cherry Creek Schools Curriculum Integration Series (CIS)
classes to support technology integration.
Session
Titles: Advanced PowerPoint | Asking Good Questions | Introduction
to Dreamweaver
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June
2004-o5 |
Presenter
at the 2004 & 2005 T.I.E. (Technology in Education) Conference
at Copper Mtn.
Topic: "Power Point-More Than Just Slide
Shows" |
May
2005 |
Recipient
of Cherry Creek Foundation Grant to purchase CO:Writer
SOLO for Sagebrush Elementary
Grant Title: "CO:Writer SOLO
- Building Better Writers" |
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Recipient
of Cherry Creek Foundation Grant to purchase CPS (Classroom Performance
System) for Sagebrush Elementary
Grant Title: R.E.A.C.T. - "Reaching
Educational Achievement through Computer Technology"
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Instructor
of a
Professional Study Team with Sagebrush Teachers. Sixteen participants
earned one CDE credit through 30 hours of
course
study.
Course Title: "Technology Integration Workshop for Teachers"
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2003-2005 |
Leader
of Sagebrush Elementary Technology Committee, as well as being
responsible for developing school Technology Plan and Budget |
2002-present |
Designer
of educational websites
to enhance learning for both teachers and students
Websites: "In
a Poetic State" for Students and "Asking
Good Questions" for Teachers
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Skilled in providing clear, creative explanations of technical information
for non-technical people.
History
of success designing and delivering programs that generate children's
interest and improved abilities.
Relied
upon as a resource to provide technical assistance and support in
the use of technology in education. Offers
a unique combination of traditional and progressive use of technology
based on education training techniques.
Experience
developing and implementing educational technology projects that
assist educators to achieve state standards. |
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EDUCATION |
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| Spring
2002-Fall 2004 |
University
of Colorado at Denver
ILT (Information and Learning Technology), School of Education
Masters of Arts
K-12 Teaching |
| 1993-1994 |
University
of Denver
Teacher Certification Program
K-6 Teaching License |
| 1983-1987 |
Temple
University
Bachelor
of Arts, Cum Laude
Communications Major/Marketing Minor
Recipient of Alumni Exceptional Student Award
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EXPERIENCE |
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| 2005-present |
Instructional
Technology Coach
Cherry Creek Schools
Provide
school-based professional development that addresses school improvement
plans
Facilitate
Professional Learning Communities and provide instructional leadership
for schools
Communicate
district vision for technology integration based on research and
best practice
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| 2002-2005 |
Technology
Specialist
Student Achievement Specialist
Sagebrush Elementary, CCSD
Develop
and implement site-based staff development opportunities to integrate
educational technology into curriculum, teaching and learning
utilizing individual mentor/coaching and peer team approaches
Attend
district training sessions in
the use of new technology being implemented in Cherry Creek Schools.
Collaborate
with school media specialist to develop and implement lessons for
students in grades K-5
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| 1999-2001 |
Technology
Trainer/Facilitator
APS Quest Academy/Arkansas Elementary
Made
recommendations to administrators as to how to best utilize technology
budget money.
Presented
new technology to staff and administrators to show how these products
can be integrated into the classroom.
Provided
ongoing technical support to staff and administrators. |
| 1994-2001 |
Classroom
Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
Side Creek Elem., Arkansas Elem., APS Quest Academy
Ability
to assess students and implement appropriate curriculum in order
to meet the needs of the learner.
Designed
lessons and assessments that align with state/district standards
and proficiencies.
Developed
thematic units of study in ALL subject areas and presented dynamic
lessons to generate student interest.
Served
as "Mentor Teacher" to student teachers entering the teaching
profession. |
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| SKILLS |
Experience
working with gifted and talented students, as well as students
of all learning abilities
Extensive
knowledge of Macintosh Operating Systems (OS8.6-OSX), Microsoft
Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), and others (PhotoShop,
AppleWorks, FileMaker Pro)
Designed websites
for educational and business purposes using Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
PhotoShop, Graphic Converter:
JoelSolomon.com
Sagebrush
Elementary
Colorado GT Academy
Distinctive Wall Werx
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