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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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LaTriena Pitts

LaTriena Pitts

Snellville,GA
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Summary

Innovative Technology Teacher offering over 10 years of expertise in developing and implementing computer science curricula. Talented in teaching students hands-on technical lessons and critical-thinking methods to achieve specific goals. Focused on emphasizing the importance of web etiquette and vital professional technology practices to prepare students for careers in any industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Computer Technology Teacher

Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2017 - Current
  • Spearheaded Montgomery Elementary's technology adoption process for the school's STEM program and provided technology instruction for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Participated in professional workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay up-to-date on instructional trends.
  • Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
  • Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations, and upgrades.
  • Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes, and examinations.
  • Managed and maintained computer systems, and equipment by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards, and wiping down computer surfaces.
  • Used LMS regularly and developed advanced proficiency.
  • Compiled, administered, and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
  • Maintained an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
  • Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
  • Attended professional development technology courses to increase theknowledge base and learn new information.
  • Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
  • Designed classes on Canvas for students.
  • Served as School Webmaster
  • Served Chromebook Device Manager
  • Served as Digital Leadership Liaison
  • Compiled reading lists and other relevant assignments to bolster student understanding of class concepts

Classroom Teacher

Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain, GA
01.2001 - Current
  • Taught grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
  • Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials.
  • Assessed, documented, and prepared reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, and attendance.
  • Participated in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principals, and/or administrators.
  • Performed general instruction coordination duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings, and engaging in various forms of correspondence.
  • Attended professional learning sessions and/or required conferences.
  • Performed other duties as assigned.
  • Instructed best practices in technology integration through staff training and community outreach to school stakeholders while ensuring Digital Citizenship Certification.
  • Conducted LMS training
  • Taught Computer skills to students and faculty
  • Conducted individual training
  • Worked as Grade Level Chair
  • Executed distance learning lessons
  • Delivered course curriculum
  • Served as Teacher of the Year
  • Served as School Webmaster
  • Served Chromebook Device Manager
  • Served as Digital Leadership Liaison
  • Instructed groups of up to 50 students and provided individual support
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal

Lead Teacher Aviation Camp

Lockheed Martin
Atlanta, GA
05.2003 - 07.2003
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games, and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
  • Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
  • Trained staff in the proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing them with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
  • Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others

Space Camp Counselor

U.S. Space And Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
05.1996 - 08.2000
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to the supervisor.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Documented activities, injuries, and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities

Education

Educational Technology Specialist - Educational Technology

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
2010

Master of Educational Technology - Educational Technology

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
2007

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL
2000

Skills

  • Executive level communicator/Leadership
  • Industry leader in educational technology
  • Impactful project management
  • Curriculum development
  • Faculty training & development
  • CAD/3D Modeling and Printing
  • Animation/Digital Game Design
  • Audio/Video Production
  • Digital Photo Production
  • Internet Applications
  • Productivity and Design/Multimedia Applications
  • Programming/Robotics
  • Device Modification/Mobile Apps
  • Graphic Design

Affiliations

  • Montgomery Elementary Teacher of the Year 2017
  • NEA - National Education Association
  • ISTE - International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
  • IXL Elite 100 2017

Accomplishments

  • Dekalb Digital Learning Team Liaison
  • Virtual learning transition specialist-transformed on-campus learning to virtual for an entire PK-5 school without a day of instructional loss
  • Researched, created and managed school-wide technology adoption program of 1:1 Chromebooks and 4K Interactive Panels
  • Developed school-wide training to achieve Common Sense School certification in Digital Citizenship.
  • Led the creation of a Five Year CSIP (Continuous School Improvement Plan)
  • Created extracurricular Girls Who Code program, promoting a mission to close the gender gap in tech
  • Sponsored Microsoft Girls Who Game Program
  • Sponsored the Science Olympiad Team
  • Sponsored the Inventure Challenge Club

Certification

  • Georgia Professional Standards Teacher Clearance Certificate
  • Georgia Professional Standards Certification level is 6 effective 07/01/2010.
  • Middle Grades 4-8) - SOCIAL SCIENCE
  • Middle Grades (4-8) - LANGUAGE ARTS
  • Elementary Education (P-5)
  • GIFTED IN-FIELD
  • Common Sense Digital Citizenship Educator
  • Microsoft Certified MIE
  • Microsoft HTC
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Dell Certified Educator
  • Google Level 1 & Level 2 Educator Certified
  • BrainPop Certified Educator

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Computer Technology Teacher - Dekalb County School System
08.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher Aviation Camp - Lockheed Martin
05.2003 - 07.2003
Classroom Teacher - Dekalb County School System
01.2001 - Current
Space Camp Counselor - U.S. Space And Rocket Center
05.1996 - 08.2000
Lesley University - Educational Technology Specialist, Educational Technology
Lesley University - Master of Educational Technology, Educational Technology
Alabama A & M University - Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood And Elementary Education

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