Debra G Parkes

• Lower School Specialist (3 years - 4th grade)
• Design and implement curriculum based on innovation, robotics, engineering and design thinking
• Create hands on learning experiences to enhance and engage students imagination and build upon classroom skills
• Provide opportunities to improve critical thinking and problem solving skills to prepare 21st century learners
• Integrate with subject and special areas with unit plans and lesson plans
• Build integrated yearly curriculum map
• Work cooperatively with colleagues
• Research and assist with technology and design projects
• Maintain sharing platform for communication
• Produce progress reports and conference notes in preparation for interactions with parents
• Built and integrated technology curriculum for homerooms and distance learning systems
• Built and integrated classroom technology systems
• Designed hands on learning experiences for students with innovative, engineering, creative objectives
• Built and integrated lessons, units and curricular systems

• Manage all school iPads
• Assign iPads to faculty and students
• Add/Remove Apps
• Teach apps
• Configure and update iPads
• Configure Chromebooks for 4th grade
• Scheduling Coordinator for Lower School

- created yearly schedule for all Lower School and Early Childhood classes

- planned and implement schedule of class subjects and times throughout a 5 or 6 day schedule (Logistics),

• Troubleshoot technology issues throughout building,
• DPP - Surface and LG TV (Distance learning)
• Microsoft 360 Suite Programs
• Vinyl Cutter
• Laser Cutter Printers
• Chromebooks (4th-6th grade)
• iPads (3yr - 3rd grade) – Apple Products,
• Video/Sound/Projectors/SMART boards
• Provide professional development for teachers
• GSuite Administrator
• Clever Administrator
• Seesaw Administrator
• Apple School Manager Administrator
• Google Classroom
• Microsoft Teams
• Remote Learning hardware/software
• Interactive Flat Panel
• Integrate technology into lessons for all divisions
• Robotics and coding lessons
• Media Literacy lessons
• Applications (word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia etc)
• Provide tech help to parents and faculty
• Curriculum Committee Technology Team
• Awarded 5+ Engagement Grants
• Planned and executed special events for STEAM/Maker learning
• Oversaw logistical requirements for integrated projects and special learning days
• Used educational software on regular basis and developed advanced proficiency
• Managed reporting and documentation for educational environment with high-quality, efficient approach
• Assisted with breakdown and reimplementation of AV equipment at conference and classroom locations
• Designed infrastructure for businesses to support 300 users by implementing mobile device management system
• Provided technical support to 300+ clients in average daily
• Oversaw logistical requirements for integrated projects

• Integrated technology into classroom curriculum
• Lead weekly STEAM classes
• Robotics for grades prekindergarten through 4th grade, Coding for grades kindergarten through 4th grade
• Design thinking projects
• Problem solving strategies
• Team building activities
• Chair of LPDC committee (2010-2013)
• Chair of PG&D committee (2014-2017)

• Facilitated daily classes - taught technology applications - grades 1-4
• Led campus in use of instructional technology to engage students in interesting and retentive learning
• Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs
• Maintained continuous knowledge of current and newly developed industry technology and applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills

• Supported students with study skills and small groups.
• Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study
• Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities
• Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies