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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a technology related teaching position with a focus on helping others utilize technology in their own classrooms.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Science teacher in Kansas and Colorado
- Colorado Instructional Technology Specialist Endorsement
- Completion of Cherry Creek Schools Computers for Teachers and Mobile Technology programs designed to incorporate technology into the classroom curriculum
- Attended 2002 and 2003 Colorado Technology in Education (TIE) conference
- Particiant in Intel Teach to the Future Course
- Advanced knowledge of PC and Mac Operating Systems
- PBS TeacherSource Advisory Group Member
- iSafe Certified Teacher
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Computer Teacher
Falcon Creek Middle School, Centennial, CO
2003-Present
- Instructed sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in computer foundations curriculum, including word processing, Internet searching, keyboarding, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Provided professional development experiences to colleagues.
- Sponsored Computer Club as an extracurricular activity for students who are interested in learning more about computers.
Science Teacher
Falcon Creek Middle School, Centennial, CO
2001-2004
- Instructed students in eighth grade science curriculum with a concentration in Physics, Chemistry, and the Human Body
- Instructed students in seventh grade science curriculum with a concentration in Earth Sciences and Biology
- Student Council Sponsor
- Track and Field Coach
Life Science Teacher
Central Junior High School, Lawrence, KS
2000-2001
- Instructed and evaluated students in seventh grade Life Science
- Worked with diverse ethnic and economic student population
- Presenter, Kansas Professional Development Schools State Conference
Paraprofessional
Unified School District 497, Lawrence, KS
2000
- Worked individually with thirteen-year-old student with autism in an inclusive setting and assisted severely handicapped students with daily school needs
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Apple Computers, Denver, CO
Mac Specialist
2005-2006
- Provided complete and appropriate sales solutions to customers
- Taught and demonstrated computers and software to all levels of experience
- Provided courteous customer service on the sales floor and cash register areas
Colorado Athletic Club, Denver,
CO
Customer Service
2001-2002
- Assisted members with club needs
- Responsible for security of club and accountability of money
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Denver, Denver,
CO
Masters of Arts in Education, 2004
Information and Learning Technologies
Program
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science in Education,
Concentration in Middle/Secondary
Level General Science
1999
- Teacher Certification Program
- Participated in Experimental 5th Year Certification Program conducted in Professional Development Schools aimed at recognizing the extent of diversity in schools and developing strategies for teaching and evaluating diverse groups of students by having year-long involvement at internship site.
PUBLICATIONS
Montessori Life, June 2006
"The Impact of Montessori on One Teacher's Use of Technology"