Michaela Vogl
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Instructional Technology Specialist with expertise in integrating technology and delivering professional development workshops. Enhances instructional practices through collaborative coaching and data analysis, driving significant student achievement. Experienced in curriculum design and team collaboration, fostering impactful change in educational environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Technology Specialist
Patsy Sommer Elementary
Round Rock, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with campus teachers, administrators, and parents to enhance technology integration in instructional practices.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to integrate technology solutions and model exemplary instructional strategies utilizing effective and appropriate technology tools in the classroom.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with administration, counselors, and librarian to evaluate successes and identify areas for improvement in professional learning communities and technology initiatives.
- Designed, developed, and delivered professional development workshops based on district needs, student data, administration input, and teacher needs.
- Delivered learning sessions in in-person and online formats to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Instructional Coach
Central Administration, Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Designed and delivered professional development workshops throughout the year, collaborating with teachers to effectively implement new strategies in daily teaching.
- Professionally coached and supported teachers as they learned new instructional strategies and processes.
- Conducted coaching conversations with teachers to promote reflection and instructional improvement.
- Co-taught and modeled instructional strategies to ensure rigorous core instruction for all learners.
- Assisted individual teachers and teams with analyzing multiple sources of data to reflect on student growth and determine appropriate instruction.
- Guided teachers in comprehending state standards for proficiency across grade levels and content areas.
- Cultivated relationships with teachers, administrators, and curriculum specialists to drive positive change in instructional practices and enhance student achievement on a blended learning campus.
- Delivered over 25 learning sessions in the district and on campuses.
Teacher
Pond Springs Elementary
Austin, TX
07.2008 - 01.2015
- Planned and implemented student-centered instruction for 18-21 general education, ESL, and special education students, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Specialized lessons based on student needs in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Analyzed data from common assessments and district benchmarks to aid in driving instruction.
- Supported team members in implementing effective instructional practices, enhancing classroom engagement and student learning.
- Collaborated with campus instructional coach to deliver targeted language arts coaching to new 5th-grade teacher, improving instructional strategies.
- Worked with the Leadership Team and campus instructional coach to organize and implement a professional development workshop with a focus on writing for professional development day.
Kindergarten Teacher
Glen Loch Elementary
The Woodlands, TX
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Planned, implemented, and instructed in a student-centered environment for 18-22 general education and special needs students at a Title 1 campus.
- Developed specialized lessons tailored to individual student needs across all subject areas.
- Created lesson plans incorporating cooperative learning strategies learned from a weeklong Kagan Cooperative Learning Workshop.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lakeland Elementary
Humble, TX
07.2003 - 05.2006
- Planned, implemented, and instructed in a student-centered environment for 18-22 general and special needs students at a Title 1 campus.
- Designed and implemented 10 workstations to support writing, math, science, social studies, and reading.
- Integrated technology into learning centers and lessons to enrich student experiences and facilitate interactive learning.
- Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
- Collaborated with Social Studies Committee, PBIS Committee, and team planning meetings, contributing to parent conferences, ARD meetings, and development of family nights to strengthen community involvement and support student needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on a continuous basis.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
Education
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Lamar, TX08-2021
Educational Leadership Development Program
Holdsworth Leadership Program
Austin, TX05-2021
Master's Degree - Educational Technology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2020
Teaching Certificate - EC-4th Grade
LeTourneau University
Houston, TX05-2004
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-1996
Skills
- Technology integration
- Professional development
- Instructional coaching
- Curriculum design
- Workshop facilitation
- Team collaboration
Awards
- Campus Teacher of the Year, 05/01/25, Patsy Sommer Elementary
- RROCK Star University, District cohort for aspiring assistant principals.
- ISTE- AI Capstone Exemplar Nomination, 05/01/21
- Forest Creek PTA Lifetime Award, 05/01/21
- Campus Teacher of the Year, 05/01/20, Forest Creek Elementary
- Awarded $10,000 from the PIE Foundation, 09/01/21, Innovative grant to start a makerspace at Forest Creek Elementary
- National Board Certified, 09/01/11
References
- Denise Sharp, Executive Director of Elementary Campuses, Denise.sharp@bisd.net, 717-729-8556
- Eric Folks, Associate Director of Instructional Technology, eric_folks@roundrockisd.org, 512-464-5460
- Autumn Powell, Director of Instructional Technology, autumn_powell@roundrockisd.org, 512-464-5933
Timeline
Instructional Technology Specialist
Patsy Sommer Elementary
01.2018 - Current
Instructional Coach
Central Administration, Round Rock ISD
01.2015 - 01.2018
Teacher
Pond Springs Elementary
07.2008 - 01.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Glen Loch Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
Lakeland Elementary
07.2003 - 05.2006
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Educational Leadership Development Program
Holdsworth Leadership Program
Master's Degree - Educational Technology
Texas State University
Teaching Certificate - EC-4th Grade
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas State University