DONALD NOVAK
Peculiar,MO
Summary
Motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable professional with 29 years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy ready to help team achieve company goals. Seeking a new career with a company that values experience in leadership, communication, and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPUTER TEACHER
PLTW, Raymore Peculiar South Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Engaged students in real world compelling challenges and computational thinking as well as collaborative projects
- Guided students in courses called App Creators and Innovators and Makers
- Incorporated digital literacy to locate, evaluate, use, and create information
- Integrated district initiatives for the purpose of increasing student achievement
- Prepared a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting student progress
- Developed new material including courses, lesson plans, and other educational resources for in person and hybrid classes
- Worked with Instructional Coaches and other team members to develop new material, lesson plans, and assessments.
COMPUTER TEACHER
Bridle Ridge Intermediate School
08.2003 - 05.2017
- Developed and taught lessons to improve student success in keyboarding/computers using programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bernie's Typing Travels
- Prepared for assigned classes and provided diverse materials and resources for children to explore new concepts and learn problem-solving techniques
- Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Reviewed and provided feedback on lessons and assessments.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Peculiar Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Developed and taught lessons using a variety of instructional strategies in all core subject areas
- Integrated technology into daily lessons and projects in English, Science, Social Studies, and Math
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers to develop lessons/materials for CWC class
- Member of building technology and math committees, Steering Committee for 5th and 6th grade buildings
Education
Specialist - Administration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12.2008
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Central Missouri State University
05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - EducationBusiness/French
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE12.1991
Skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a high-energy team
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under time-sensitive requests
- Ability to work successfully with limited supervision
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Generated Excel pivot tables to compile key data and reports
- Build/Create Formulas
- Use Functions such as If/Then, Sum, Average
- Building and presenting data through charts and graphs
- Created digital worksheets using cell lock feature
- Creating and presenting attractive and informative presentations using multimedia elements
- Sort and manipulated data
- Find and Replace
- Conditional formatting
- Creating and formatting documents
- Critical thinking skills
- Dependable
Timeline
COMPUTER TEACHER
PLTW, Raymore Peculiar South Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2023
COMPUTER TEACHER
Bridle Ridge Intermediate School
08.2003 - 05.2017
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Peculiar Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2003
Specialist - Administration
William Woods University
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Central Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - EducationBusiness/French
Wayne State College
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