Becky Crawford
Evanston,Illinois
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in fostering innovation and creativity in learning environments. Skilled in utilizing technology, hands-on projects, and collaborative methods to drive student engagement and achievement. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving educational needs, with steadfast focus on delivering tangible results.
Dynamic educator and technology facilitator with a passion for connecting people to tools that inspire creativity. Proven track record of guiding diverse users through technical workflows troubleshooting hardware and software on the fly, and delivering exceptional, empathetic support. Eager to bring a people-first approach to the Apple Retail team to help customers discover, learn and thrive.
Educator with 18+ years of experience helping diverse groups learn new concepts, solve problems and build confidence. Skilled in communication, relationship building, technology integration, and delivering personalized support. Seeking to bring passion for helping people and technology to an Apple Retail role
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Makerspace Teacher, Technology Teacher
Baker Demonstration School
Wilmette, IL
08.2011 - Current
- Cultivated an inclusive, high energy environment, successfully managing group dynamics and adapting communication styles to connect with diverse age groups and learning profiles.
- Utilized a consultative, inquiry-based approach to discover users' creative goals, guiding them from initial concepts to finished digital and physical projects.
- Workshop facilitation for staff, teachers and parents. Trained and mentored staff on best practices for utilizing makerspace and technology tools and resources effectively, focusing on breaking down complex concepts into digestible ideas, with empathy for learners of all skill levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design cross-curricular, experiential programs.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and group collaboration in Makerspace activities.
- Facilitated connections between students' Makerspace projects and real-world applications, fostering an understanding of the relevance of their work beyond the classroom.
- Experience with Jamf Device Managment program, as well as manual management in precious years of macOS, iOS, iMovie, Garage Band, Safari, Photos, Pages, Numbers, Keynote.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning by encouraging them to set goals and experiment with new ideas in the Makerspace setting.
- Continually expanded personal knowledge of emerging technology trends through professional development opportunities, staying informed about advances relevant to the fields of technology and education.
- Taught students to embrace a growth mindset, engineering design process, project-based learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Assess user needs by diagnosing where someone is struggling and guide them to a solution.
- Using Growth Mindset and the Engineering Design process, taught students how to engage with digital platforms and tools, focusing on empathy and curiosity.
- Designed engaging project-based assignments that challenged students to apply their knowledge in practical ways.
- Incorporated creative problem-solving exercises into lessons, promoting critical thinking skills among students.
Education
Educational Technology -
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2011
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL1985
Master of Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL06-1983
Skills
- Engineering Design Process
- Growth Mindset
- Digital Fabrication
- Laser cutting
- Robotics
- Student engagement
- Parent communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team building
- Student-centered learning
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Curriculum implementation
- Student motivation
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Educational technology integration
- Community involvement
- Project-based learning
- Classroom technology
- Faculty collaboration
- Inquiry-based learning
- Program development
- Video and podcasting
- CAD software
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Makerspace Teacher, Technology Teacher
Baker Demonstration School
08.2011 - Current
Educational Technology -
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Master of Science - Environmental Education
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science -
Illinois State University