Resume
ACADEMIC HISTORY
Master of Arts in Educational Technology, 2020-2022
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Certificate: Online Teaching and Learning
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 2014-2018
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Minor: Spanish, License: Computer Education
CREDENTIALS
Instructional Technology K-12 CTE Engineering & Technology 7-12
Elementary Education K-6 Online Teaching & Learning K-12
Global Citizenship, International Society for Teacher Ed. Flocabulary Educator Certified
Computer Education K-12, Indiana University Nearpod Educator Certified
Blood-Borne Exposure Pathogens, Safe Schools Two Hours of Code
American Red Cross CPR/AED Suicide Prevention
WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructional Technology Coordinator 2021 - Present
Falcon Creek MIddle School, Aurora, CO
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Leading effective, interactive, and relevant professional development introducing ways to implement educational technology resources to staff throughout the district.
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Providing technological guidance and support to staff, students, and parents.
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Updating and redesigning outdated systems while offering instructional support and resources.
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Organizing and executing a systematic school-wide 1:1 student device implementation. educational experience. Writing and applying to various grants with the intent to transform, update, and innovate the Innovation Center, classrooms, and students'
Falcon Creek Middle School, Aurora, CO
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Developed differentiated curriculum for Robotics and Tech Motion Graphics and Gaming courses for students in grades 6-8.
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Advocated and created more interest for girls in grades 6-8 to register for tech classes.
Clyde Miller P-8, Aurora, CO
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Maintained a focused and work-oriented learning environment by upholding strong classroom management.
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Provided students with clear and consistent direction during small and whole group instruction.
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Constructed engaging lessons differentiated for diverse, economically disadvantaged learners.
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Analyzed data and contributed to team problem-solving with the 4th grade Professional Learning Community.
Technology Teacher 2018
Wairau Intermediate School, Forrest Hill, NZ
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Introduced and implemented a variety of apps, programs, and digital devices to the classroom.
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Differentiated instruction based on student needs.
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Demonstrated responsible digital citizenship on social and educational programs and websites.
4th Grade Student Teacher 2018
Summit Elementary School, Bloomington, IN
Student Teaching, Grade 4
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Cooperatively co-planned lessons for students with diverse learning styles.
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Led the classroom instruction with minimal to no support after the first week.
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Reflected on each lesson to improve the outcomes and engagement of student learning.
Monroe County Community School Corporation, Bloomington, IN
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Improvised & created grade-appropriate lessons when plans do not go accordingly.
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Utilized classroom management strategies per school values.
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Provided alternative examples & activities accommodating the learning environment.
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Sought necessary guidance to benefit the new class during plan time.
Indiana University Computer Educator Teacher's Assistant and Conference Facilitator 2016-2018
Indiana University School of Education, Bloomington, IN
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Instructed undergraduate students to create unplugged activities engaging students in computer science.
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Presented algorithms in everyday context to demonstrate engagement and relative correlation
with elementary students, such as brushing teeth.
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Answered and clarified questions about complex computer science concepts based on previous
experience as a student in this course.
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Reflected independently, with grade 5 students, with collegiate students, and the teachers
to enhance lesson’s effectiveness.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
InnEdCo, Breckenridge, CO 2023
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Continue to support and learn from other educators to innovate in their workplaces, upgrade my always evolving teacher toolkit, and design the most hands-on, engaging, and equitable lessons.
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Explore 150+ different workshops, featured speaker sessions, and round-tables with more than 200 different presenters and co-presenters, primarily classroom teachers, all attended by over 600 educators and sponsored by almost 100 unique sponsors.
Sources of Strength, Aurora, CO 2023
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Participated in high energy games and conversations about the Sources of Strength eight identified
strengths (Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Medical Access, and Mental Health) and learned how to tap into those strengths throughout my lile, including when supporting students. -
Increased skills and confidence to be a trusted adults for students and create strategies to integrate strength-focused content into classrooms, in communication with students, and within my own work-life balance.
International Society for Technology in Education, New Orleans, LA 2022
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Collaborated and learned from the global education community to accelerate the use of technology to solve tough problems and inspire innovation.
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Engaged in hands-on learning, shared best practices and heard from the brightest minds from the world of education and beyond.
Courageous Conversations, Centennial, CO 2019
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Learned how to broaden my understanding of the Courageous Conversation About Race Protocol and Framework for Systemic Racial Equity Transformation through differentiated professional development opportunities.
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As a white woman, I participated and led courageous conversations about race, cultural differences and privilege by primarily focusing on exploring race and racial identity, equity, and unconscious and implicit bias.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Los Angeles, CA 2017
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Prepared activities for over-achieving students promoting critical thinking inside &
outside the classroom.
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Supported & nurtured middle/high school students during rigorous summer courses.
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Communicated daily with professors and administration reflecting behavior & mental health.
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Chicago, IL 2017
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Worked closely & communicated ideas with the First & Assistant Deputy Superintendents.
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Collaborated with professionals to increase the effectiveness & layout of the ISBE website.
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Developed preservice educator program to explore legal & administrative opportunities.
Allisonville Township Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN 2015
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Supervised collegiate students to create & implement coding with Code.org.
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Introduced self-developed Scratch project to K-5 school while evaluated preservice teachers as they implemented it.
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Challenged & questioned students & pre-service teachers throughout the implementation, based on previous experience as a student.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Flocabulary Certified Educator 2023
Nearpod Certified Educator 2023
CCSD Educator Initiative Grant Recipient: VEX Robots 2022
CCSD Educator Initiative Grant Recipient: Immersive PD 2022
Nest Grant Recipient: ISTE Conference Registration 2022
Nest Grant Recipient: School Poster Printer 2022
Falcon Creek Educator of the Year Finalist 2022
The Mary Lillie Wallace Scholarship 2017
Jepsen International Study Scholarship 2017
Indiana University School of Education Global Gateways Program 2017
AFFILIATIONS
International Society of Technology in Education
Girls Who Code | STEM Blazers | Lego First League | Nearpod | Flocabulary
Colorado Technology Education Association | Computer Science Teacher Association
Cherry Creek Education Association | Colorado Education Association
Indiana Students Education Association | Indiana University Hutton Honors College | Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
