- Reading
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
- Video Gaming
- Dancing
- 3D Printing
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Table Top role playing
- Table Top games
- Game Design
Joseph A. Tracy
Seattle,WA
Summary
Creative, equity-focused educator and program leader with over a decade of experience in K–12 and higher education. Passionate about technology integration, design thinking, and empowering both students and teachers to explore new ways of learning. Skilled in building inclusive programs, leading professional development, designing interdisciplinary curricula, and collaborating with diverse teams. Experienced in AI literacy, maker space leadership, and supporting neurodiverse learners. Known for fostering strong relationships and driving innovation in education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Applied Technology Lead & Makerspace Studio Manager
Yellow Wood Academy
10.2019 - Current
- Lead a K–12 applied technology program serving neurodiverse students in grades 4–12, blending digital literacy, design thinking, and project-based learning
- Train 4–50 faculty annually on technology integration, AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, MagicSchool), safety, and inclusive pedagogy
- Build and adapt curricula aligned with CTE standards, including robotics, 3D modeling, product design, and user-focused engineering
- Guide students through real-world design challenges, including game design, assistive devices, and school-based client solutions
- Co-lead school’s AI policy advisory and campus planning committees with a focus on accessibility and future-ready learning spaces
- Secure technology partnerships and negotiated over $24,000 in donations to expand access to emerging tools
- Author internal guides and instructional resources for lab equipment and software
Remote Math Instructor
Elevate K-12
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Delivered online instruction in Pre-Algebra and middle school math to small groups (5–15 students) across U.S
- Districts
- Used proprietary platforms and live feedback to reinforce conceptual understanding and digital fluency
Freelance Consultant (Educational & Technical)
Various Clients
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Supported K–12 and adult learners in mathematics, game design, and business analytics
- Created custom Excel tools for financial and agricultural modeling, including an automated livestock yield projection model
Adjunct Instructor & Math Lab Facilitator
Trident Technical College
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Taught developmental algebra courses including beginning, elementary, and intermediate algebra.
- Led and trained student tutors in the campus math lab, focusing on supporting first-generation, adult, and neurodiverse learners.
- Built outreach strategies and promoted lab usage through classroom visits and advertising across campus.
- Collaborated with advisors and the dean to support student success, becoming a trusted referral for academic recovery cases. and served as lead tutor for at-risk students, adult learners, and those with learning differences.
- Built outreach strategies and trained peer tutors to increase lab engagement on satellite campus.
- Collaborated with advisors and the dean to support student success, becoming a trusted referral for academic recovery cases.
Adjunct Math Instructor & Academic Support Lead
Art Institute of Charleston
04.2012 - 05.2016
- Created and led the school’s first math tutoring center, improving retention and student confidence in mathematics.
- Taught College Algebra, Geometry, and Ideas of Mathematics. Led a data-driven redesign of all math course curricula after analyzing success rate trends and identifying equity gaps. Implemented accessibility-focused changes, project-based assessments, and active learning strategies, resulting in an increase in student success rates from 40% to 90%.
- Integrated technology-based learning tools and project-based assessments to support students in creative disciplines.
- Integrated technology-based learning tools and project-based assessments to support students in creative disciplines.
Instructional Developer (Intern)
Hawkes Learning Systems
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Designed and tested math curriculum and QA workflows for national instructional software provider
- Developed answer guides and automated Excel-based validation tools for internal use
Graduate Assistant, Math Department
College of Charleston
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Supported instruction in Statistics, College Algebra, and Discrete Math; designed labs and tracked student progress in a hybrid pilot course
- Provided mentorship for new tutors and advised students navigating anxiety and stress around quantitative subjects
Math Lab Tutor
Coastal Carolina University
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Tutored students in algebra multivariable Calculus courses in a drop-in learning lab environment.
- Worked with a wide variety of learners including adult students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college attendees.
- Offered support during regular lab hours and helped track student needs to inform instructional support.
- Mentored new peer tutors on tutoring strategies and communication with stressed or struggling students.
Lab Assistant (Tech Support)
Coastal Carolina University
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Supported five on-campus computer labs, maintaining over 200 machines and lab printers.
- Assisted students and faculty with PowerPoint, Word, and other academic software.
- Handled password resets, user account support, and printer troubleshooting across lab locations.
- Logged support tickets and processed intakes for damaged systems requiring repair.
- Sold software licenses and print credits, ensuring proper usage of technology and compliance with campus policies.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2012
Graduate Certificate - Statistics
College of Charleston
Charleston, Sc05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05.2009
Skills
- Technology Integration & Coaching
- Curriculum Design & CTE Alignment
- 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting (Glowforge)
- R
- MATLAB
- Python
- Minitab
- Excel (Advanced)
- Inclusive Pedagogy & Neurodiversity Support
- ISTE Standards
- AI Literacy Tools (ChatGPT, MagicSchool)
- Professional Development & Public Speaking
- Grant Writing
- Budgeting
- Program Leadership
- Technology governance
- Business analysis
- Machine learning
- Helpdesk administration
- Technical solutions
- Software integration
- Requirements gathering
- Interdepartmental contact
- Internal communications
- Customer proposals
- Test automation
- Data analysis
- Client needs assessment
- Project planning
- Business process analysis
- Technical guidance
- Client relationship building
- Software development
- Operating system installation
- HelpDesk support
- Project management
- Performance analysis
- Enterprise software implementation
- Application support
- Analytics
- Technical staffing
- Presentations and public speaking
- User training
- Quality assurance testing
- Issue resolution/troubleshooting
- Presentation development
- Process automation
- Software testing
- Documentation protocol design
- Continuous integration
Technical And Instructional Skills
- Technology Integration & Coaching
- Curriculum Design & CTE Alignment
- 3D Printing, Laser Cutting (Glowforge)
- R, MATLAB, Python, Minitab, Excel (Advanced)
- Inclusive Pedagogy & Neurodiversity Support
- ISTE Standards, AI Literacy Tools (ChatGPT, MagicSchool)
- Professional Development & Public Speaking
- Grant Writing, Budgeting, and Program Leadership
Professional Highlights
- Increased Geometry pass rate from 46% to 90% through inclusive course redesign.
- Led cross-departmental teams to educational conferences and created follow-up trainings for faculty.
- Facilitated student projects resulting in college and career readiness in engineering, game design, and marketing.
- Guided cross-functional committees on school-wide AI integration and technology accessibility.
Interests
Timeline
Applied Technology Lead & Makerspace Studio Manager
Yellow Wood Academy
10.2019 - Current
Remote Math Instructor
Elevate K-12
03.2019 - 10.2019
Adjunct Instructor & Math Lab Facilitator
Trident Technical College
05.2012 - 05.2016
Adjunct Math Instructor & Academic Support Lead
Art Institute of Charleston
04.2012 - 05.2016
Freelance Consultant (Educational & Technical)
Various Clients
01.2012 - 01.2018
Instructional Developer (Intern)
Hawkes Learning Systems
08.2010 - 01.2014
Graduate Assistant, Math Department
College of Charleston
08.2010 - 05.2012
Math Lab Tutor
Coastal Carolina University
08.2008 - 05.2009
Lab Assistant (Tech Support)
Coastal Carolina University
08.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Mathematics
College of Charleston
Graduate Certificate - Statistics
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Coastal Carolina University
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