Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Teacher

Lucy Gray

Northbrook,IL

Summary

Currently seeking a position on a collaborative team within a progressive and innovative education organization. Enthusiastic and agile education leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, positive relationships, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of school systems, teaching and learning best practices, and the needs of students and teachers. Interested in educational innovation and motivated to learn, grow, serve, and excel in any endeavor.

Work History

Independent Consultant

Lucy Gray Consulting
06.2010 - Current
  • Created curricula, instructions, and white papers.
  • Implemented professional development initiatives for teachers and administrators
  • Served as a featured and keynote speaker at a multitude of educational technology conferences.
  • Coordinated technology audits, including defining scope, managing milestones and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Led leadership initiatives on mobile learning and digital equity for a professional association.
  • Co-founded a global education virtual conference and developed a 28,000 member educator community.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including program development, speaker procurement, contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.

Director of Educational Technology

North Shore Country Day
07.2018 - 07.2021
    • Evaluated school-wide innovative practices and uses of technology and made recommendations.
    • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
    • Worked with academic department heads to develop department-level goals.
    • Delivered personalized instruction to adult learners to boost their technology skills.
    • Designed creative professional development materials and supported implementation.
    • Supported teachers and administrators in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
    • Evaluated and selected technology tools to benefit student learning.
    • Arranged and led learning voyages to other schools to inspire board members, administrators, and faculty.
    • Developed plan and coordinated efforts to roll out new learning management system.
    • Built productive relationships with colleagues and school families regarding digital best practices.
    • Participated in professional development related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Educational Technology Specialist

The University Of Chicago - CEMSE
06.2009 - 06.2010
    • Maintained continuous knowledge of current and newly developed industry technology, making proactive suggestions to improve ed tech offerings and strategies.
    • Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard elementary science curriculum.
    • Provided subject matter expertise on courses, materials and lesson plans.

Technology Coach

The University Of Chicago - UEI
06.2007 - 06.2009
    • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
    • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
    • Provided technical and functional recommendations based on project requirements.

Computer Science Teacher

The University Of Chicago - The Laboratory Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
  • Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' ability to program and create multimedia in various applications.
  • Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods, including classroom instruction, computer lab activities, and online learning systems.
  • Supported faculty with technology integration efforts.

Elementary School Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.1990 - 10.1998
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.

Education

M.Ed - Technology in Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
2002

Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Elementary Education

Beloit College
Beloit, WI
1989

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL
1984

Elementary Diploma -

Lake Forest Country Day School
Lake Forest, IL
1981

Skills

  • Professional development design
  • Coaching program administration
  • Curriculum development
  • Course material creation
  • Distance learning implementation
  • Training program development
  • Online community development
  • Social media management
  • Program evaluation
  • Project organization
  • Market strategy and research
  • Industry best practices
  • Networking
  • Proficient with Adobe, Apple, Google, and Microsoft technologies

Accomplishments

  • Apple Teacher
  • HundrED Ambassador
  • Education Fast Forward Fellow
  • ISTE Making It Happen Award
  • Google Certified Innovator
  • Apple Distinguished Educator

Affiliations

  • Member, ASCD
  • Member, CoSN
  • Member, ISTE

Timeline

Director of Educational Technology

North Shore Country Day
07.2018 - 07.2021

Independent Consultant

Lucy Gray Consulting
06.2010 - Current

Educational Technology Specialist

The University Of Chicago - CEMSE
06.2009 - 06.2010

Technology Coach

The University Of Chicago - UEI
06.2007 - 06.2009

Computer Science Teacher

The University Of Chicago - The Laboratory Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007

Elementary School Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.1990 - 10.1998

M.Ed - Technology in Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Elementary Education

Beloit College

High School Diploma -

Lake Forest High School

Elementary Diploma -

Lake Forest Country Day School
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