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Mike Tietz

Caledonia

Summary

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of End-User Devices and Technology Clubs

East Grand Rapids Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage fleet of over 2600 Chromebooks district wide.
  • Manage all end user devices for staff and students.
  • Led various technology clubs throughout the district including robotics, e-sports, and technology club.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Hardware Technician

East Grand Rapids Public Schools
10.2016 - 06.2021
  • Strategically implemented new computer projects and hardware installations to improve workflow for over 300 employees.
  • Trained teachers on utilizing technology in their classrooms for optimum effectiveness.
  • Maintained technology equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware.

5th Grade Teacher

Cross Creek Charter Academy
08.1999 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for teaching Common Core Standards in all subject areas.
  • Served as a chairperson of the Student Assessment and Attainment committee for 5 years.
  • Process Champion-Capturing Kids Hearts behavior management.
  • Top 10% every year in standardized test scores.
  • High Parent Satisfaction each year.

Technology Facilitator

Cross Creek Charter Academy
01.2003 - 06.2013
  • Maintained infrastructure of over 150 computers and other technology in the building.
  • Scheduled, implemented, and assessed students using an online, standards-based, measure of academic progress test.
  • Trained staff on the integration of technology into the curriculum.
  • Taught students how to use technology to produce various products.

Long-Term Substitute

Forest Hills Public Schools
01.1999 - 06.1999
  • Planned all lessons for a 4th grade classroom at Pine Ridge Elementary School.
  • Held all responsibilities of a full-time teacher, due to the absence of the classroom teacher.

Education

M.Ed. - Educational Technology

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2005

B.A. - Elementary Education

Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN
01.1998

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Effective team leadership
  • Prioritization and scheduling
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Effective goal development

Affiliations

  • MACUL (Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning)
  • International Reading Association
  • Michigan Council for the Social Studies
  • ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)

Timeline

Manager of End-User Devices and Technology Clubs

East Grand Rapids Public Schools
06.2021 - Current

Hardware Technician

East Grand Rapids Public Schools
10.2016 - 06.2021

Technology Facilitator

Cross Creek Charter Academy
01.2003 - 06.2013

5th Grade Teacher

Cross Creek Charter Academy
08.1999 - 09.2016

Long-Term Substitute

Forest Hills Public Schools
01.1999 - 06.1999

B.A. - Elementary Education

Bethel College

M.Ed. - Educational Technology

Grand Valley State University

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