Jill Degnan
Milford, CT 06460,CT
Summary
Creative Technology Education teacher offering seven years of experience developing and implementing computer and coding curriculum. Proficient in programming with block code, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office as well as with troubleshooting technology problems. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Literacy and Coding Teacher
Stratford Board Of Education
08.2017 - Current
- Developed students' skills in technology applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Scratch.
- Incorporated creative problem-solving exercises into lessons, promoting critical thinking skills among students.
- Established positive classroom environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and exploring new ideas.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Utilized various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within classroom setting.
United States History Teacher
Stratford Board Of Education
07.2001 - 08.2017
- Served as Lead Social Studies teacher from 2009-2016.
- Served as Team Leader from 2010-2016.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and confidence.
- Fostered positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected historical events with scientific, literary, or artistic movements.
- Served on Concept-Based Curriculum writing committee.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, South DakotaMaster of Science - Computer Science
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2013
Bachelor of Science - History
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2001
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Technology
- Inquiry-based learning
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- History and Social Studies, 026
- Unique Subject Area (Computer Science), 110
- Technology Education, 047
Timeline
Technology Literacy and Coding Teacher
Stratford Board Of Education
08.2017 - Current
United States History Teacher
Stratford Board Of Education
07.2001 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Augustana University
Master of Science - Computer Science
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - History
Southern Connecticut State University