Passionate and experienced Educational Technology Specialist with a track record of driving digital transformation in K-12 classrooms. Skilled in instructional design, technology integration, and professional development. Committed to empowering educators and students through innovative technology solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technology Specialist
Trinity Christian Academy
Addison, TX
08.2016 - Current
Collaborate with 150 teachers to design and implement technology-rich lessons, resulting in improved student engagement and achievement.
Plans, coordinates, schedules and teaches technology workshops, in-service training, staff development sessions and other opportunities to assist with technology integration.
Research technology resources and emerging technologies and deliver recommendations to decision makers and end users.
Plan and conduct needs assessment/evaluations related to staff technology requirements.
PK-4 Technology Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
Addison, TX
08.2011 - 08.2016
Implemented PK-4th grade technology curriculum to include age-appropriate technology skills.
Created digital citizenship curriculum introducing young students to concepts and engage in real-world scenarios.
Developed project-based lessons to teach Microsoft Office skills.
Created typing practice activities with age-appropriate goals.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Freedom Church Preschool
Carrollton, TX
06.2006 - 06.2011
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Leveraged this time to obtain Alternative Teaching Certification.
Technical Sales Support Engineer
Network Associates (McAfee)
Frisco, TX
06.1999 - 06.2006
Focused on customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate technical support for product inquiries.
Reduced time spent on recurring issues through effective root cause analysis and implementation of preventative measures.
Supported launch of new products by creating comprehensive user guides and troubleshooting documentation.
Provided expert guidance on product selection, helping customers make informed decisions that best suited their unique needs and preferences.
Collaborated with sales team to close deals, leveraging technical expertise to address client concerns and requirements.
Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of deliverables.
Education
Alternative Teacher Certification - Generalist EC-6
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Texas
08.2010
BBA - Management Information Systems
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1996
Skills
Professional development - creation and delivery
Exceptional written and verbal communicator
Innovative thinker
Root Cause Analysis
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Documentation Management
Expert Problem Solving
Active Listening
Continuous Improvement
Task Prioritization
Issue Research
Accomplishments
Created and delivered training to faculty and staff to ensure smooth implementation of many technology initiatives including current OneDrive cloud storage.
Used Microsoft Power Automate to create a Flow sending all Microsoft Form data to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that calculated pages and minutes read for all 500 middle school students.
Achieved greater student engagement by introducing numerous technology tools, including Seesaw, Lumio, and Quizizz.
Documented and resolved OneDrive and Mac OS syncing issue which led to decreased teacher downtime and minimized data loss.
Affiliations
Texas Computer Education Association Campus Technology Specialist
Apple Learning Coach
Timeline
Educational Technology Specialist
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2016 - Current
PK-4 Technology Teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2011 - 08.2016
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Freedom Church Preschool
06.2006 - 06.2011
Technical Sales Support Engineer
Network Associates (McAfee)
06.1999 - 06.2006
Alternative Teacher Certification - Generalist EC-6
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
BBA - Management Information Systems
University of Oklahoma
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