Resume

EDUCATION
  • Lawrence Technological University - 2007, Masters of Arts and Sciences in Educational Technology, Graduated with Distinction
  • Oakland University - 2002, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Language Arts Major, Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS
  • State of Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Endorsements - (Elementary K-5 All Subj (K-8 Self CC)), BX (Language Arts), NP (Educational Technology)

EMPLOYMENT
  • Marygrove College, Adjunct Professor, College of Education, 2017 - Present
    • Taught and designed graduate level courses - Computer Applications for Teachers and Multimedia Development
    • EDT 603 - Computer Applications for Teachers
    • EDT 623 - Multimedia Development 1
  • Lawrence Technological University, Adjunct Professor, LTU Online / Department of Natural Sciences, 2008 - 2016
    • Taught graduate level courses - Multimedia Development 1, Multimedia Development 2, and Masters Thesis Adviser.  Courses are taught online and on campus.  Student tutorials are developed both as a PDF and as a video tutorial delivered via Web using Camtasia Studio and SnagIt. Course material is developed by using the ADDIE model for instructional design.
    • MET 6203 - Computer Applications for Education - Taught and revised coursework for computer applications.  Created instructional videos using Camtasia.  Students worked with wiki development, web design concepts, Google Drive, and incorporated these technologies in specific curriculum.  
    • MET 6223 -Multimedia Development 1 - Taught and Developed coursework on Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Fireworks, Jing, PhotoStory, Audacity, Podcasting, and Google Apps.  Course is taught asynchronously online through Blackboard. 
    • MET 6233 -Multimedia Development 2 - Taught and Developed all course material which included, Jing, Google Apps, and Gimp.  Course is taught on campus at LTU entirely to Taiwanese teachers, with Blackboard components and a weekly live online lecture via Horizon Wimba.
    • MET 6303 -Masters Thesis Adviser - Guided students on the process of thesis project research, development, and presentation.
    • MET 6113 - Contemporary Pedagogies - Taught philosophies that integrate methods of teaching, learning, and assessment with technological processes.
    • Taiwanese Exchange Program - Spent 3 summers teaching educators from Taiwan in multimedia development and courses toward the MET program.
  • Lakeview Public Schools, 2002 to Present
    • Currently teaching 6-8th grade computer literacy, graphic design, and web design at Jefferson Middle School.
    • Designed 2 courses at Jefferson that are based upon Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
    • Designed curriculum for computer literacy and web design courses.
    • Participated on various committees, such as hiring new staff, NWEA administration, and district technology committee.  Other tasks include designing the school logo, updating the school web site, assisting staff and students with various technology needs.
    • Taught 7th grade English Language Arts and Journalism
    • Taught 4th and 5th grades for 8 years at Harmon Elementary
    • Website Developer - Created content and updated the school Website.
    • Graphic Artist - Designed the school logo that was published for school banners, handouts, t-shirts, and for digital projects.  Software utilized: Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, and Illustrator.  
    • District Trainer for Lakeview Public Schools
      • Google Apps for Education - Implemented Google Drive for the entire Lakeview Public Schools district.  
      • Blackboard Learning System - Developed tutorials and taught staff on how to implement Blackboard within their classroom.
      • Data Director Webware - Developed tutorials and taught staff on how to effectively use Data Director to organize and evaluate student data.
      • Technology Point Person - Served as a technology consultant for the district and parents on various technology questions as they would arise.  
      • PowerSchool / PowerTeacher 
      • NWEA Testing
    • Served on the technology and social studies curriculum team.
    • Sponsored the student council.
    • Adviser for peer mediation.
    • Member of the Positive Behavior Management team.  Developed program materials and a student video with Adobe Premier to model program activities.

SEMINAR / WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS I FACILITATED
  • MACUL (March 2016)- “Tech Friendly & Tech Fun -- Standards, Assessments, & Projects for Middle School Success”
  • Michigan Google Educator's Conference - Using Google Sites in the Classroom
  • Michigan Google Educator's Conference - Utilizing Google Apps in the Classroom.
  • Galileo Summer Academy - Utilizing Google Apps in the Classroom
  • Michigan Department of Education - Using Google Forms to develop classroom observation forms for the school improvement process.
  • MSBO - Incorporating Google Docs within the School Setting
  • MISD - Using Google Forms to develop classroom observation forms for the school improvement process.
  • MACUL Technology Conference, Blackboard in the Classroom, Cobo Arena - delivered a workshop to Michigan teachers on how to use Blackboard in the classroom.
  • Lawrence Technological University, Applied Instructional Design, Dr. Bonnie Shellnut - taught graduate students how to integrate instructional design methodology into the classroom.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS / ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Galileo Leadership Academy - 2009 - 2011
  • Received a special commendation letter from Lakeview Public Schools Superintendent Karl Paulson for implementing Google Drive and cutting costs.
  • Received a technology grant to receive a SmartBoard for my classroom.
  • Received a special commendation letter from Jefferson Middle School Principal David Lavender for demonstrating a UDL project to staff.