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Mekca Wallace, EdD

Mekca Wallace, EdD

Clinton,IA

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Adaptable Instructional Designer offering 20+ years experience in designing various learning materials and program plans in a variety of Learning Management Systems to include: Schoology, Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Student Services

Prince Of Peace Catholic School
07.2024 - Current
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.

Director of Technology and Virtual Learning

Centerville Community School District
06.2017 - 06.2024
  • Interacted with students using distance education technologies such as Zoom, Google Meetings, and various Learning Management Systems.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Monitored student progress and assisted students in accomplishing established learning objectives.
  • Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Provided leadership and support for IT department.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.

Instructional Designer

Drake University College of Education
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
  • Attended regular project team meetings to provide regular status updates on activities and identify any issues or challenges.
  • Redesigned, updated and revised existing courses to meet current academic standards.
  • Worked with subject matter experts to identify target audience's training needs.

Lecturer, Educational Technology

Iowa State University
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.

Iowa E-Learning Science Lead Consultant

Iowa Department of Education
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered coaching, training and mentoring to course developers, content experts, and instructors to create secondary science curriculum for online delivering.
  • Attended regular project team meetings to provide regular status updates on activities and identify any issues or challenges.
  • Developed course outlines, documentation and assessment strategies to maintain instructional design direction.
  • Utilized the Quality Course Review (QCR) process to ensure courses developed met quality standards.
  • Designed course shells and courses using Canvas LMS.

Education

Doctor of Education - Instructional Technology and Distance Learning

Nova Southeastern University
05.2019

Master of Science - Effective Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Leadership

Drake University
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Education: English/Language Arts, Middle School, and Biological Sciences K-12

Mount Saint Clare College
05.2001

Skills

  • Teaching methodologies
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational program management
  • Academic administration
  • Curriculum development and oversight
  • Needs assessment
  • Storyboarding
  • Learning management systems
  • Design thinking

Accomplishments

Conferences:

  • National Forum to Advance Rural Education, Louisville, KY Presenter, Session Topics: Technology Integration in a Rural Setting using the IPI-T to Drive Professional Development
  • International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (ICONSES), Denver, CO Presenter, Session Topics: Implementation of the Instructional Practices Inventory-Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement
  • Technology & Innovation in Education Conference, Sioux Falls, SD Co-Presenter, Session Topics: Power Up with PBS & PBS Not Just for Little Kids Presenter, Session Topic: Maximizing Google Slides
  • 1:1 Institute, Des Moines, IA Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Build Engaged and Digitally-Literate Citizens with Student Reporting Labs.
  • PBS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Reaching Teachers: Building Relationships and Strategic Partnerships to Maximize your Educational Impact
  • International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education, Bozeman, MT Co-Presenter, Session Topic: Supporting Rural Educators: Lessons from a Pilot Project
  • PBS TechCon, Las Vegas, NV Co-Presenter, Session Topic: View from the Classroom: How Teachers Are Integrating Media and Technology

Certification

Master Educator Teacher License, Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grades K-6, K-8 English/Language Arts, K-8 Science-Basic, 5-8 Middle School Generalist, 5-12 Biological Science, 5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences

Publications

  • Implementation of the instructional practices inventory-technology process with fidelity: The impact on technology use and student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, Order No. 13901653. Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Nova Southeastern University; ProQuest One Academic. (2284211033). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/docview/2284211033?accountid=79
  • Implementation of the Instructional Practices Inventory – Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. (208) https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/208.
  • Implementation of The Instructional Practices Inventory – Technology Process with Fidelity: The Impact on Technology Use and Student Cognitive Engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2019, In M. Shelley & V. Akerson (Eds.), Proceedings of IConSES 2019International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (pp. 89-92). Monument, CO, USA: ISTES Organization. Retrieved 09 July 2020 from www.2019.iconses.net/proceedings/29.
  • Implementing technology: Measuring student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M., 2020, International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 3(1), 24-38.
  • Implementation of the instructional practices inventory-technology process with fidelity: The impact on technology use and student cognitive engagement, Wallace-Spurgin, M.R., 2018, International Journal of Technology in Education (IJTE), 1(1), 35-45.

Timeline

Director of Student Services

Prince Of Peace Catholic School
07.2024 - Current

Instructional Designer

Drake University College of Education
01.2023 - 09.2023

Lecturer, Educational Technology

Iowa State University
08.2022 - 12.2023

Iowa E-Learning Science Lead Consultant

Iowa Department of Education
01.2022 - 07.2023

Director of Technology and Virtual Learning

Centerville Community School District
06.2017 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Effective Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Leadership

Drake University

Bachelor of Arts - Education: English/Language Arts, Middle School, and Biological Sciences K-12

Mount Saint Clare College
Master Educator Teacher License, Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grades K-6, K-8 English/Language Arts, K-8 Science-Basic, 5-8 Middle School Generalist, 5-12 Biological Science, 5-12 Family and Consumer Sciences

Doctor of Education - Instructional Technology and Distance Learning

Nova Southeastern University
Mekca Wallace, EdD
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