Professional Summary

· Highly motivated and accomplished educator with over 15 years of exemplary experience; expertise in the integration of technology into core curricula to differentiate learning and promote higher level thinking.

· Energetic innovator and lifelong learner with the ability to create a positive environment where students are engaged in authentic learning.

· Excellent organizational and creative talents demonstrated by the development and implementation of comprehensive curriculum in science, math, and technology.

· Strong communication skills; accomplished presenter and trainer in the use of technology.

· Proven leadership ability; selected as the elementary science coordinator, a Moodle administrator and a model classroom for eMINTS.

Education

Masters of Education: Learning and Technology

Western Governors University

Thesis: The Scientific Process in the Elementary Classroom

Graduate Coursework:

Ottawa University and Emporia State University

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education

University of Missouri

Certificates

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

eMINTS Technology Certificate

Core Competencies

Technology

· Developed and presented workshops and in-service training on various aspects of technology at the Missouri Educational Technology Conference, eMINTS Conference, and Valley Park School District.

Completed eMINTS Professional Development, a 2 year program with 175 hours of hands on technology training.
Experienced in the use of Moodle, SmartBoard, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage, and Word.

People Development

· Presents a friendly demeanor which provides confidence in learners as they build on new skills.

· Ability to enhance learning through instructional strategies.

· Able to provide concrete and constructive ideas in training sessions.

Education

· Experienced in writing performance objectives.

· Demonstrated knowledge of learning theories, task analysis, and learner analysis.

Teaching

· Empowers and motivates learners through a positive attitude and humor.

· Creates websites for student learning and teacher resources.

· Desires to collaborate and assist other by modeling and sharing of ideas.

Professional Experience

Valley Park School District: Fourth and fifth grade eMINTS teacher 2001 - present

St. Louis Public School District: Writing enrichment and third grade teacher 1997 - 2001

Parkway School District: Substitute teacher 1996 - 1997

Topeka Collegiate: Pre-K through eighth computer teacher 1995 - 1996

Topeka Public Schools: Sixth and fifth grade teacher 1990 - 1995