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Ty Porterfield

Ty Porterfield

Nacogdoches

Summary

Accomplished Director of Technology at Douglass ISD, adept in project management and technology integration, significantly enhanced district-wide educational technology support for over 400 students and 60 teachers. Demonstrated expertise in training and strategic planning, leveraging skills in diagnostics and budget management to foster innovative learning environments and improve instructional outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Technology

Douglass ISD
04.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for development, implementation, operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the technology program for the District.
  • Provides leadership for short-and long-range planning for all technology initiatives: innovation, vision, goals, program objectives/strategies/activities, infrastructure, staffing, training, evaluation, budgeting, and collaboration with others.
  • Provides instructional technology support for 60+ teachers and staff members as well as 400+ students district-wide.
  • Plans and implements usage of State and Federal Funding (REAP, E-Rate, etc.) in order to grow and maintain the school districts infrastructure.
  • Physically install a range of hardware from network switches to interactive panels to Chromebooks for use across the district.
  • Maintain and monitor a robust network of switches, wireless access points, devices, etc. district-wide.

District Testing Coordinator

Douglass ISD
06.2018 - Current
  • Train all staff members for STAAR, EOC, and TELPAS assessments for the district in order to meet district and state standards.
  • Coordinate with campus officials and teachers/staff in order to improve student achievement on local and state assessments.
  • Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Education.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents related to the local assessment program.
  • Provide all technology devices and ensure devices are up to date and ready for all state assessments in a timely manner.

Instructional Technology Specialist

Douglass ISD
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Worked closed with the IT Director to ensure classroom technology was being used to its full potential.

Teacher/Coach

Douglass ISD
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Plan and use applicable instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of different learning styles to meet the needs of all students assigned according to the guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
  • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook. III. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
  • Work cooperatively with all staff members to promote a culture with high expectations, provide consistent support, and build strong relationships.
  • Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and all other stake holders at all times.
  • Maintain emotional control under high stress and be able to work prolonged hours when required
  • Head Track, Assistant Basketball, Assistant Cross Country, and Assistant Baseball Coach.
  • Coached UIL Academics teams and assisted with transportation of students between all event types.

Teacher/Coach

Troup ISD
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Plan and use applicable instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of different learning styles to meet the needs of all students assigned according to the guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
  • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
  • Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district
  • Work cooperatively with all staff members to promote a culture with high expectations, provide consistent support, and build strong relationships.
  • Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and all other stake holders at all times.
  • Maintain emotional control under high stress and be able to work prolonged hours when required
  • Head Junior High Basketball Coach, Assistant JH/HS Football Coach, Assistant Track Coach, and Assistant Softball Coach.
  • Worked closely with district administration in order to receive my Texas principals certification.
  • Junior High UIL Academics Director and helped our district host a successful UIL Academics Meet.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2012

Skills

  • Project management proficiency
  • Plan and implement budgets
  • Continuous deployment
  • Testing equipment repair
  • Diagnostics
  • Technology integration
  • Classroom management
  • Training and coaching
  • Diagnostics expertise

Timeline

District Testing Coordinator

Douglass ISD
06.2018 - Current

Director of Technology

Douglass ISD
04.2018 - Current

Instructional Technology Specialist

Douglass ISD
08.2017 - 04.2018

Teacher/Coach

Douglass ISD
08.2015 - 05.2018

Teacher/Coach

Troup ISD
01.2013 - 07.2015

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas State University

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