ICT & STEM Teacher Specialist
Singapore International School at Vung Tau
08.2016 - Current
Hi, I’m
Ray Jones
Educational Technology Specialist - ICT and STEM Teacher
Austin,Texas
Summary
I have an extensive background and practical experience in the fields of educational technology, STEM, and ICT. I'm passionate about creating impactful programs, designing engaging curricula, and helping students become information literate. I'm also experienced in managing innovative programs and educational projects, and organizing Learning 2.0 events and conferences for the community.
Work History
Singapore International School at Vung TauVung Tau, Vietnam
ICT & STEM Teacher Specialist
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Taught students from Year 1 to Year 7 ICT Integrated and International programme (Cambridge, NCC and MOET)
- Teacher Facilitator - STEM in coding and robotics, as well as CREST AWARDS
- Campus e-Portfolios - Coordinated and Facilitated Student e-Portfolios at campus level for Years 4 to IGCSE1
- Assisted with Teachers Training Teachers - TTT for all Vietnamese and International Staff
- Coordinator for campus events including ICT and STEM Fair
American International School of VietnamHCMC
Technology Integration Facilitator & ICT Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Assisted Teachers, Administrators and Staff with technology support and integration into lessons with an emphasis on teaching and learning
- Taught ICT courses to grades Kindergarten to Grade 5 with an emphasis on Project-Based Learning, thematic ICT Units and Digital Literacy at a Microsoft Showcase School using Windows 10, Office 365 Online and new digital tools
- Developed Community Links for elementary school and middle school students of providing 3d Prototyping Workshop and Virtual Reality workshop with the support of workshop facilitators FabLab Saigon and Cafe in 3D
- Worked with Librarians on Follett Destiny Library Management System, as well as Digital and Information Literacy
Caracas, Venezuela
Campus Technology Coordinator and MYP Design Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for campus technology management
- Taught MYP Design Technology courses
- Worked with Head Librarian and Library Staff on a number of initiatives including supporting Follett Destiny Library Management System
The American School of MarrakeshMarrakech
Visual Arts Educator
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Taught grades Kindergarten to Grade 12 Fine Arts Program
- Students participated in Marrakech Biennale 5 and local art events in Marrakech
Chapel Hill ISDTexas
CTE Technology Teacher
08.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for high school accredited courses in web design and authoring courses in HTML, CSS, multimedia and basic programming
- Taught video and multimedia production classes in video and audio production using both Apple and PC hardware and applications in a dual-platform environment
- Teacher/Facilitator for Flat Classroom Project (NetGenEd Flat Classroom Project)
Qatar Academy of The Qatar FoundationDoha
MYP Design Technology Teacher & Technology Integration Facilitator
08.2008 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Technology Integration Facilitator (TIF) - Supported and co-coordinated 1-to-1 Laptop Program for over 400 students
- Taught courses in MYP Information, Systems and Design Technology
- Worked extensively with Academic Departments including GIS, Math, Foreign Languages and Islamic Studies
- LMS Trainer and Facilitator of E-Learning (Moodle, Wiki and Blackboard)
- Flat Classroom International Conference - Steering Committee Member
- Middle Years Learn-Tech Conference - International Conference Co-coordinator
Floyd County High SchoolFloyd, Virginia
Special Education and Homebound Teacher
08.2005 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Provided training and facilitation on Credit Recovery Program and online learning for at-risk youth
Anglo-American School of MoscowMoscow
IB Visual Arts and High School Art Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)
08.2002 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Created Advanced Media Lab - Apple & Adobe, Upgraded Ceramics Lab + Kiln and B&W Photographic Darkroom
- Taught IBDP Visual Arts to students in Year 9 - 12.
- My students have won scholarships and attended prestigious schools including Parsons School of Design (NYC), Ringling College of Art and Design and SCAD, as well as universities in Canada and Europe.
American Cooperative School of TunisTunis
Art Teacher and Learning Differences Consultant (Grades K - 12)
08.1997 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Established IB Visual Arts Diploma Program (Grades 11-12)
- Helped design the new instructional art spaces and labs, including a Digital Media Lab and Darkroom
- Leadership - Optimal Match-Learning Differences - Student Study Team Chair
Landrum Middle School - SBISDHouston, Texas
Special Education Teacher
08.1995 - 06.1997
Job overview
- Parent Home Trainer and Consultant
Education
State University of New York - Buffalo StateBuffalo, New York
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Technologies from Educational Technology
08.2008 - 01.2011
The College of New JerseyEwing, New Jersey
M. Ed. from Secondary Education
University Overview
Emphasis on Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, Texas
B. A. from Studio Art
Skills
Library Management System - Follett Destiny
School Information System Administrator - Powerschool
Learning Management System Administrator - Google Classroom
Schoology
Blackboard
CBE-Online Testing Administrator - NWEA MAP
Google Apps For Educators Administrator (GAFE)
Microsoft Office 365 Online
Apple Productivity Software (iLife, iWork, Final Cut Pro)
Adobe Creative Suite - Educational Package
Certification
Secondary History (6-12)
Locations
- Resident, Texas, USA
- Overseas, Vietnam
References
Furnished Upon Request
Professional Development
- STEM Training - CREST AWARDS with EXSITEC
- STEM Training - UBTECH and MakeBlock
- VANAS Teacher Conference, 01/15, Caracas, Venezuela
- IctQatar/ Qatar Foundation, E-Learning Workshops, 2009-2011, Doha, Qatar
- EduCause Higher Ed Learning Conference, 2010, Qatar Foundation
- ASB - Unplugged, American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India
- Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation, 2009-2011
- IB/MYP, Technology Training Program, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland
Timeline
Technology Integration Facilitator & ICT Teacher
American International School of Vietnam
08.2015 - 06.2016
Campus Technology Coordinator and MYP Design Teacher
Caracas, Venezuela
08.2014 - 06.2015
Visual Arts Educator
The American School of Marrakesh
08.2013 - 06.2014
CTE Technology Teacher
Chapel Hill ISD
08.2012 - 06.2013
State University of New York - Buffalo State
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Technologies from Educational Technology
08.2008 - 01.2011
MYP Design Technology Teacher & Technology Integration Facilitator
Qatar Academy of The Qatar Foundation
08.2008 - 06.2011
Special Education and Homebound Teacher
Floyd County High School
08.2005 - 06.2007
IB Visual Arts and High School Art Teacher (Grades 9 - 12)
Anglo-American School of Moscow
08.2002 - 06.2005
Art Teacher and Learning Differences Consultant (Grades K - 12)
American Cooperative School of Tunis
08.1997 - 06.2002
Special Education Teacher
Landrum Middle School - SBISD
08.1995 - 06.1997
The College of New Jersey
M. Ed. from Secondary Education
04.2003
The University of Texas at Austin
B. A. from Studio Art
04.1994