Open To Work
Jessica Thailing
ROUND ROCK ISD
Liberty Hill,TX
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Minimum Desired Compensation
$80000/yr
4
Certificates
27
Years of experience
Instructional Technology Specialist aligning campus technology with instructional goals, data results, and district technology plans. Supports 1:1 student laptops, a minimum of 10-20 campus tech requests per day, and professional development planning for staff & admin leading over 5 sessions per semester. Partners with campus to troubleshoot, strengthen instructional strategies, and keep technology use tied to measurable school improvement.
Work History
Instructional Technology Specialist
8 Years 3 Months- Evaluate educational software and resources for classroom effectiveness.
- Support 10-20 campus technology requests per day across classroom devices, laptops, and instructional systems.
- Partner with administrators to align the campus improvement plan with technology data results and the district Technology Plan.
- Maintain McNeil High School website and social media presence with timely, accurate updates.
- Create & lead professional development plans that support staff needs and strengthen technology adoption.
- Mentored teachers in best practices for integrating technology in diverse learning environments.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
5 Months- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and reported behavioral observations to facilitate effective interventions.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to adapt curriculum materials and resources for accessibility.
- Provided one-on-one support ands social skills development among students.
- Maintained best practices for supporting special education students and adhering to IEP guidelines.
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
4 Months- Implemented curriculum for family and consumer sciences, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate diverse learning styles, fostering a thorough educational environment.
- Improved student comprehension by applying varied teaching strategies and including real-world examples into lessons.
Entrepreneurship/Marketing Teacher
9 Months- Developed an innovative learning program for entrepreneurship, sales, and social media marketing.
- Delivered direct instruction on entrepreneurship concepts, business values, and marketing principles.
- Coordinated innovative lessons with teachers to embed practical entrepreneurial experiences across the curriculum.
- Used ongoing assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction toward stated objectives.
- Designed classroom content that connected digital marketing, content management, and web design to real-world application.
Technology Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Introduced students to Google tools to strengthen collaboration and digital workflow skills.
- Developed lesson plans that maximized learning and aligned technology with instructional goals.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track objective mastery and adjusted instruction as needed.
- Built professional relationships with students and staff to support a positive classroom environment.
- Modeled respect for shared technology resources and reinforced responsible device care.
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher/Rouse Webmaster
3 Years 9 Months- Taught child development concepts through research, connecting lessons to developmental needs.
- Explained family systems concepts in clear, student-friendly language to strengthen understanding of relationships and development.
- Edited campus pages with a focus on readability, organization, and reliable content management.
Marketing & Business Teacher/Rouse Webmaster
1 Year 9 Months- Designed marketing and business lessons that connect classroom concepts to practical workplace expectations.
- Guided students through problem solving using interactive activities that strengthened communication and decision-making.
- Published and edited Rouse website content to keep school information current, organized, and accessible.
- Applied web design and digital marketing practices to present school updates clearly across digital pages.
- Prepared students for future careers by emphasizing practical applications of business such as marketing, finance, and management.
Marketing & Business Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Taught entrepreneurship and marketing concepts through interactive, collaborative lessons.
- Integrated new technology to strengthen problem solving and future-workforce readiness.
- Guided students on career planning, job placement, and workforce expectations.
- Applied content management & web design concepts to reinforce digital marketing essentials.
- Used instructional coaching, e-learning development, and blended learning methods to support classroom technology adoption.
Webmaster
1 Year 7 Months- Managed website content for announcements, event details, and team information.
- Developed and maintained web elements that improved online visibility for families and supporters.
- Implemented SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings and increase web traffic.
Business Technology Analyst
3 Years- Developed personalization features for the redesigned AA.com to support a more tailored user experience.
- Supported design and development of online content for the AA.com website.
- Tracked readership metrics to monitor content performance and identify audience behavior patterns.
- Analyzed audience segmentation data to shape reporting and highlight content preferences.
- Contributed to the redesigned AA.com by aligning content updates with personalization goals.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Skills
Instructional coaching
E-learning development
Curriculum integration
Digital citizenship instruction
Content management
Web design
Digital marketing
Learning management systems
Instructional design
Technology adoption support
Device deployment
Student information systems
Accomplishments
2024 TCEA Campus Technology Specialist, 2021 MHS Professional of the Year, 2017 Took 3 DECA students to State, 2016-2017 Launched 1st DECA chapter at Lago Vista High School, 2013-2014 Leander ISD Instructional Rounds Team Member, 2011-2014 Leander ISD Mentor Teacher, 2014 Took 2 FCCLA students to Nationals, 2014 Qualified 10 FCCLA students to State, 2007 Accompanied 2 DECA students to Nationals, 2005 Launched 1st DECA Chapter at Lake Travis ISD
Certification
Business Education (6-12)
Timeline
Instructional Technology Specialist
ROUND ROCK ISD
07.2018 - CurrentRead More
Special Education Instructional Assistant
GLENN HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 06.2018Read More
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
GLENN HIGH SCHOOL
08.2017 - 12.2017Read More
Entrepreneurship/Marketing Teacher
LAGO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
08.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Technology Teacher
LAGO VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2014 - 05.2016Read More
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher/Rouse Webmaster
ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2010 - 05.2014Read More
Marketing & Business Teacher/Rouse Webmaster
ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2008 - 05.2010Read More
Marketing & Business Teacher
LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL
08.2005 - 05.2007Read More
Webmaster
LAKE TRAVIS BOOSTER CLUB
01.2004 - 08.2005Read More
Business Technology Analyst
AMERICAN AIRLINES
01.2000 - 01.2003Read More
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration from Marketing
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