Ioana Carter
Las Vegas
Summary
Passionate about sparking a love for science and technology in students. Skilled in creating hands-on learning activities that align with educational standards. Experienced in computer science and technology integration, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities through real-world applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Design and Educational Technologist
Alexander Dawson School
07.2024 - Current
- Managed a maker space
- Worked on coaching teachers in incorporating edtech into their classroom practice
- Ran trainings on edtech for staff
- Collaborated and integrated design concepts into teaching
- Taught computer science classes
High School Chemistry Teacher
Doral High School Red Rock
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught and ran a high school chemistry class
- Conducted labs
- Taught AP chemistry
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected chemistry concepts to other subjects
Instructional Technologist
Nashoba Brooks Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Teach STEAM classes to students in Pre-K to 8th grade, delivering engaging and innovative lessons that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborate with teachers across all grade levels to ensure seamless implementation of technology in their classrooms, supporting them in effectively integrating technology into their teaching practices.
- Conduct professional development sessions for teachers, providing guidance and training on how to leverage technology tools and resources to enhance instruction and student learning outcomes.
- Oversee a STEAM lab makerspace, creating a conducive environment for hands-on learning and exploration across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics disciplines.
- Manage tech help emails, promptly addressing and resolving technical issues and providing support to teachers, staff, and students.
- Assume responsibility for server management, ensuring the smooth functioning of network systems, data storage, and security protocols.
Lead Teacher
Lake Mead Christian Academy
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
- Expertise in developing and implementing effective classroom management strategies
- Proven ability to create engaging and interactive lesson plans that meet curriculum requirements
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Subbed for teachers in grades K12 in a variety of subjects including language arts, math, and science
- Monitored students in the classroom, hallways, and cafeteria
- Developed lesson plans for classes as needed
- Communicated effectively with administrators, teachers, and students
Education
Master of Science - Science Education, And Teacher Leadership
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies -Educational Technology
Nevada State College
Las Vegas, NV05.2019
Skills
- VEX Robotics programming
- Scratch programming
- Proficient in JavaScript
- Fundamental circuitry knowledge
- Experiential learning facilitation
- Inquiry-based teaching methods
- Analytical reasoning
- Problem-solving
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Research
- Real-world applications
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Integrated learning approach
- Social-emotional development
- Makerspace management
- Experiential learning
- IT troubleshooting
- Multimedia production
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Design and Educational Technologist
Alexander Dawson School
07.2024 - Current
High School Chemistry Teacher
Doral High School Red Rock
07.2023 - 07.2024
Instructional Technologist
Nashoba Brooks Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
Lake Mead Christian Academy
08.2019 - 08.2021
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District
08.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Science Education, And Teacher Leadership
Montana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies -Educational Technology
Nevada State College
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