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Mark Repp

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational technology and training, notably with Port Huron Schools. Excelled in video tutorial creation and edtech curriculum development, significantly enhancing learning experiences. Proven track record in technology integration and the use of learning management systems, highlighted by creating top-rated online video series. Demonstrates exceptional ability to update training materials and adapt to technological advancements. Also displays the ability to easily write reviews and content around media and cinema from both a consumer and critical perspective.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Technology, Media and Training Facilitator

Port Huron Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage and oversee the online Destiny Library Management system for all school libraries in our school district.
  • Provide training and support for all school district librarians and media paraprofessionals.
  • Provided technical Circulation Desk support at both high school libraries for students in our school district and managed book and resource inventories throughout the school year and summer.
  • Provide daily support for teachers, secretaries, administrators, and paraprofessionals with regard to educational technology and hardware in our school district.
  • Provide training and support on the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Provided support on the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS)
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Administrated the purchase of new books and hardware for all libraries in the school district.

Technology Trainer

Port Huron Area School District
08.1999 - Current
  • Designed and led summer technology training courses for teachers and school district staff for 20 consecutive years.
  • Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
  • Provided day-to-day technology assistance and support, as well as the modeling of instructional technology for teachers throughout our school district.
  • Created both print and video tutorials on a variety of technology-related topics and tips for school district staff.
  • Modeled and introduced various hardware usage in the classroom, including document cameras, digital projectors, iPads, netbooks, Chromebooks, digital cameras, video editing software, photo editing software, screencasting, website creation, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, blogging, podcasting, and much more.
  • Modeled digital file organization through a series of face-to-face and online courses held during various summers.
  • Designed and maintained a district technology website for staff which included various educational technology training content.

Freelance Writer

TasteofCinema.com
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Published three very popular articles on genre cinema for this online cinema blog
  • Created popular movie lists used by the site on these topics: Criterion Collection DVDs, Extreme Cinema, and Independent Film.
  • Wrote the 6th most read article of the year 2015 for this site.
  • Developed ideas for movie lists and potential articles for this site/blog.

Video Content Creator

Atomiclearning.com
01.2008 - 09.2014
  • Created hundreds of engaging and educational technology tutorial videos on this popular training platform for both educators and non-educators.
  • Created some of the most popular and highest-rated online video series' in the history of the site (ie. Computer Maintenance and Internet Security, Introduction to Audacity, and Using Photoshop to Build a Website from Scratch)
  • Generated written and visual content to attract and retain followers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
05-1990

Skills

  • Video tutorial creation
  • Print tutorial creation
  • Class preparation
  • Workshop coordination
  • Teacher and trainer coaching
  • Learning management systems
  • Curriculum development
  • Online training
  • Training delivery
  • Training material updates
  • Video instruction
  • Video conferencing

Interests

I am an avid cinephile and musicologist with a vast home media collection I have written well over 500 movie reviews, which can be seen on my Letterboxd account: https://letterboxdcom/moviemanmark/films/reviews/

I have tried most of the current online streaming services and follow them avidly, but physical media is still my first love and hobby

I am also an avid sport enthusiast and follower of the Detroit Lions, an avid runner, swimmer, camper and kayaker

Timeline

Technology, Media and Training Facilitator

Port Huron Schools
09.2022 - Current

Freelance Writer

TasteofCinema.com
04.2015 - 06.2015

Video Content Creator

Atomiclearning.com
01.2008 - 09.2014

Technology Trainer

Port Huron Area School District
08.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

Central Michigan University

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