EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION, Instructional Technology, 2002

Kent State University, Kent, OH

Graduate Assistantship: Production Lab Coordinator

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Elementary Education, 2000

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

Teaching License: PA Instructional 1: K-6 Education

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES

Productivity Software:       Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Works, ClarisWorks/AppleWorks, Adobe Page Maker

Graphics Software:             Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Jasc Paint Shop Pro

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Web Authoring:                   Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft FrontPage, Adobe ImageReady
 

Presentation Software:      Microsoft PowerPoint, iMovie2, HyperStudio, KidPix
 

Online Learning:                 Blackboard/CourseWeb, WebCT, LearnLinc, Active Worlds, Palace
 

Hardware:                            IBM and Mac Operating Systems, Dell and iMac Mobile Computer Labs, Scanner, Digital Camera, Digital Camcorder, LCD Projector, Document Camera, Alpha Smart, SmartBoard

EXPERIENCE

9/2008 - present               Lowndes County Schools                                    Valdosta, GA

Fifth Grade Teacher, Dewar Elementary School

* Instruct lessons in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, and Social Studies in accordance with the Georgia state curriculum standards
* Adapt lesson plans and materials for diverse abilities

* Utilize technology, visual aides, games, and manipulatives to enhance student learning

* Created and maintain an interactive class website  ~  Class Website
* Maintain oral, written, and email communication with parents

6/2006 – 12/2006              Olan Mills Portrait Studios                                 Asheville, NC
Studio Manager / Photographer                                                                               
* Managed all aspects of a portrait photography studio including such major aspects as photographing, sales, ordering,
   customer service, making appointments, and studio maintenance
* Received the highest evaluation score of all photographers in Olan Mills’ District 13

1/2006 – 5/2006                 Best Western Hotel and Conference Center    Johnson City, TN

Front Desk Staff, Part-Time

* Customer service for guest satisfaction via face-to-face and telephone

* Front desk duties of checking guests into and out of rooms, and making hotel reservations via telephone, web and fax

* Financial responsibilities of completing hotel and gift shop sales transactions with credit cards and cash; and making nightly
   deposits of shift income

* Redesigned hotel map, gift shop sign and other hotel forms using technology and computer skills

8/2005 – 5/2006                   Washington County Schools                             Jonesborough, TN

Third Grade Teacher, Fall Branch School

* Taught and performed all duties of a teacher in a self-contained third-grade classroom
* Regularly incorporated the use of computers, Internet, visual aides, and manipulatives into lesson plans to enhance student learning
* Instructed lessons in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies in accordance with the Tennessee state curriculum standards
   and performance indicators
* Adapted lesson plans and materials for diverse abilities

* Created and maintained an interactive class website
* Established and maintained oral, written, and email communication with parents

1/2003 – 4/2005                     University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown            Johnstown, PA

Instructional Technology Specialist

* Multi-platform hardware and software training, support, and troubleshooting for faculty and staff

* Scheduled, developed, and taught technology workshops for faculty, staff, and students

* Created effective technology training materials and instruction manuals for faculty, staff, and student use

* Created a comprehensive website for summer faculty/staff workshops complete with online registration

* Trained and supported faculty and staff on issues of computer software, Internet, electronic resources including

   Blackboard, presentation equipment, scanning, digital imaging, multimedia resources, web authoring, Microsoft

   Office programs, and other related topics

2003 – 2005                                                                                                           Johnstown, PA

Freelance Work

* Instructor – hired Outreach and Professional Services Office at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to develop

   and teach technology workshops to classes of adult general public

* Digital Imaging Artist – hired by a professional photographer to do digital graphic and imaging work

9/2002 – 12/2002                   Saint Benedict Catholic School                         Johnstown, PA

Computer Teacher/Technology Coordinator

* Taught and performed all duties of a computer teacher for grades K – 8
* Reorganized computer room and helped install new computers in the computer classroom
* Installed computers, printers, and software in all classrooms and faculty rooms
* Helped school make transition to Internet access in computer lab
* Maintained all computer equipment in the school and provided technical assistance to faculty and staff
* Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporated all available technologies, software, and internet 

8/2001 – 8/2002                     Kent State University                                          Kent, OH

Graduate Assistant: Production Lab Coordinator

* Trained and supervised the undergraduate student employees of the Instructional Resource Center
* Provided technology assistance to faculty, staff, and students
* Set up and demonstrated technology equipment for faculty and staff in classrooms
* Prepared daily and weekly deposits of the lab income
* Ordered and organized resource supplies as needed
* Monitored the purchasing and selling of production supplies

7/2000 – 5/2001                     Rowan-Salisbury Schools                                    Salisbury, NC

Fifth-Grade Teacher, Elizabeth Hanford Dole Elementary   

* Taught and performed all duties of a teacher in a self-contained fifth-grade classroom
* Instructed lessons in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computers
* Adapted lesson plans and materials for diverse abilities and ESL students
* Utilized technology, visual aides, bulletin boards, games, and manipulatives to enhance student learning
* Created and maintained a class website
* Established and maintained written and oral communication with parents