Delbra Cooley
Clinton,MD
Summary
I am Enthusiastic professional, responsible person and computer literate. Able to provide leadership abilities when working with a team, handling multiple tasks, and great adaptability to any enterprise's environment. Flexible and versatile. Able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Able to work efficiently and carefully. I am hard worker, organized, responsible, honest, friendly, cheerful, hospitality and excellent service spirit.
Technology professional with robust background in educational technology and instructional design. Known for effectively implementing technology-driven curricula and enhancing student engagement. Collaborative team player with strong focus on achieving educational outcomes and adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Teacher & Technology Coordinator
Meridian Public Charter School
01.2015 - Current
- Lecturer – 21st Century technology systems, keyboarding, Marzano Technology Terms and the 12 powerful words
- Develop lesson plans base on Common Core, overall course structure, and administered all grades.
- Technology Coordinator for PARCC testing – prepared laptops for 3rd-5th grade, SPED and ELL students
- Website Manager – maintained the elementary website.
- Created videos for principal, assistant principal and any events at the school.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into lesson plans, enhancing student engagement.
- Developed and implemented innovative technology curriculum for diverse student populations.
Technology Director/Student Support
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supports teachers in the integration of technology in their instruction.
- Supports students in their development of computer literacy skills and research efforts.
- Provides monitoring of attendance and enforces policies related to attendance.
- Provides IT support when needed
- Monitor student’s online activity using Apex Learning.
- Maintain and setup students account for online using Apex learning.
- Provided professional development to staff and faculty on technology
- Monitors attendance and enforces attendance policies.
- Recommends and if the adopted implements long-term strategy for improving technology in the Academy.
- Advised and assist teachers in integrating technology into the curriculum.
- Coordinated academic programs that promoted student engagement and learning success.
Website Manager/Audio-Video
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Maintain four websites for the company using Joomla
- Developed four websites using Joomla 3.1(www.woqca.org, www.woqfc.org, & www.wogdc.org, www.summercampsinraleighnc.com)
- Create academy commercial and announcements
- Edit graduation plays, and productions
- Utilized Final Cut 8 and 10 to edit commercial and create videos for academy.
- Setup Blackboard websites for high school student to use.
- Developed and maintained website content to enhance user engagement and accessibility.
- Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
IT Analyst Specialist
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2007 - 01.2014
- IT Helpdesk Manager. Responsible for entire service request
- Maintain Server 2003 and 2008
- Maintain Internet Security – Kaspersky Administrative Kit
- Maintain updates and backup for ACS OnDemand
- Maintain School Dynamics database and backup data.
- Use Freshdesk.com for ticket tracking service call during the entire life cycle.
- Maintain active directory on Server 2000, 2003 and 2008
- Managed all printers, faxes, and copiers machines
- Upgraded Operating systems: Window XP, Windows Vista, and Window 2007
- Installation of Windows Vista, XP, and Window 7
- Graphics tool usage Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Adobe Flash.
- Created different forms with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
- Backup files weekly and monthly.
- Analyzed and resolved technical issues to enhance system performance and user experience.
- Coordinated technology integration for educational tools, improving classroom engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided backup and assistance for administration of physical and virtual server infrastructure and storage area networks.
- Administered and maintained anti-virus and anti-malware software on end-user computing devices.
Computer Teacher
Word of God Christian Academy
01.1996 - 01.2013
- Lecturer – 21st Century technology systems, keyboarding, and computer application
- Developed syllabus, lesson plans, overall course structure, and administered all grades.
- Taught Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, & Publisher to high school students.
- Taught high school students how to utilize Blackboard in preparation for college.
- Used Blackboard for 9th and 10th grade computer application class.
- Taught Type to Learn/Ten Key/EduTyping and HTML coding to middle school students
- Taught middle school students how to repair and clean computers
- Taught 9th & 10th graders how to create videos using Windows Movie Maker
- Yearbook Adviser – ninth and tenth-grade students. Created six yearbooks for school 2006-2012
- Taught students how to create Blogger, websites, and use Google.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences using educational software and technology tools.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Education
M.D. - Technology Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-2017
Master of Education - Teaching And Learning Distance Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2014
Bachelor Applied Science Degree - Information Technology, Minor in Information Security
Campbell University
Bruis Creek, NC01-2012
Associate Degree - Computer Information Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01-2009
A+ Certification - undefined
Envisionary Technology
Garner, NC01-1999
Certification - Clerk Typist IV
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01-1987
Diploma - undefined
Cary High School
Cary, NC01-1985
Skills
- Certification Hardware/Software troubleshooting
- Certification IT Foundation
- Final Cut Pro 7 & 10
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007, 2010, 2013 & 365
- Adobe After Affect CS5
- Webmaster
- Adobe Photoshop CS5
- Professional Presentations
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript and HTML 5
- Blackboard & Schoology
- Distance Education
- Graphics Designer
- Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro
- Active Directory Server 2003 & 2008
- Hardware troubleshooting
- E-learning platforms
- Online teaching
- Multimedia production
- Learning management systems
- Operating systems
- Web development
- Administration support
- Differentiated instruction
- Interactive learning
- Digital literacy
- Wireless communication
Accomplishments
- Most dedicated Teacher award 2001
- Most dedicated, hardworking Teacher award 2002
- Coach of the Year 2005
- Most dedicated Teacher award 2003-2007
- Middle school Teacher of the Year 2007-2008
- Most dedicated, hardworking and determine award 2009-2011
- Coach of the Year 2011
- Continue Education Award 2013
- 20 years’ dedication Award 2013
Certification
Microsoft Office 2013 Specialist
Timeline
Technology Teacher & Technology Coordinator
Meridian Public Charter School
01.2015 - Current
Technology Director/Student Support
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Website Manager/Audio-Video
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2008 - 01.2014
IT Analyst Specialist
Word of God Christian Academy
01.2007 - 01.2014
Computer Teacher
Word of God Christian Academy
01.1996 - 01.2013
Diploma - undefined
Cary High School
Certification - Clerk Typist IV
Wake Technical Community College
A+ Certification - undefined
Envisionary Technology
Associate Degree - Computer Information Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor Applied Science Degree - Information Technology, Minor in Information Security
Campbell University
M.D. - Technology Education
North Carolina State University
Master of Education - Teaching And Learning Distance Education
Liberty University
Honor Society
Kappa Pi Chapter - 2014, Epsilon Pi Tau – 2016