Jarvis Blanks
Birmingham,AL
Summary
I have extensive experience with educational technology, simultaneously working in 3 positions which have provided support for teachers, students and parents. Much of my daily work involves educating students and helping teachers with all facets of technology.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Provide technical support for 45 faculty and staff and 700 students
- Train faculty and staff in the use of hardware and software
- Collaborate with administrators to address faculty technology resource needs
- Collaborate with educators to identify and procure effective digital resources based on student needs
- Develop technology inventory tracking system for hardware
- Work with vendors to secure new technology for the school
- Communicate with district technology service departments to address student and teacher technology use issues
- Track status of school technology service tickets
- Design school yearbook with vendor software
- Produce monthly technology newsletter in teacher and parent editions to provide usable information about software, hardware and safety tips
- Consult with budget committee to secure funding for technology resources.
Ed Tech Coach
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology into their instruction
- Train over 30 teachers to use educational software with students
- Model lessons with students using new technology
School Webmaster
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Create and update school website to provide essential information and resources for students and parents.
- Compile and organize information for online publication targeting parents and community members.
- Provide public with online information about school events
Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, AL
08.2000 - 08.2020
- Taught 3rd - 5th grade students
- Used current strategies to teacher state and national standards
- Sponsored local chapter of National Beta Club
- Wrote and produced plays to dramatize history lessons
- Provided tech support for the school
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04-2012
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04-2012
J.D. - Law
Miles School of Law
Birmingham, AL05-2010
Timeline
Ed Tech Coach
Birmingham City Schools
08.2025 - Current
School Webmaster
Birmingham City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Technology Coordinator
Birmingham City Schools
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
08.2000 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
J.D. - Law
Miles School of Law