District Technology Coordinator - Elgin Local Schools

2021 - Present

• Responsible for the day to day operations of all technology districtwide

• Spearheads the rollout of new technology at the district level

• Manages Technology budget including forecasting and procurement

• Serves as District Technology Lead on district improvement projects

• Designs & delivers technology related professional development to K-12 staff

• Manages SIS/LMS platforms (e.g., PowerSchool, ClassLink, Canvas) and their integration with district systems.

• Manages & supervises Technology Department staff

• Establishes districtwide technology policies on cybersecurity, acceptable use, & device management

• Oversees implementation & maintenance of network infrastructure, including Wi-Fi, servers, cloud services, and backup systems.

• Coordinates and streamlines third-party technology services

• Acts as liaison between district leadership, school boards, and technology vendors.

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Technology Integration Coordinator - Granville Exempted Village Schools

2019 - 2021

• Provided instructional coaching support to teachers to maximize use of instructional technology in classrooms, grades K-12

• Collaborated with teachers and school personnel to integrate technology into instruction and curricula

• Researched and cataloged educational technology resources for teachers and staff

• Distributed weekly technology newsletter highlighting tools for staff and school personnel to use in instruction

• Designed district-wide hybrid learning structure for school staff, including Learning Management System implementation and remote learning/teaching best practices

• Developed district-wide Technology Plan aligned with state and national ISTE standards

• Processed inquiries, concerns, complaints, and feedback from students, staff, and parents concerning one-to-one devices

• Courses taught: 9-12 student self-directed technology course and IT fundamentals

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Technology Coordinator - School of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity

​2018 - 2019

• Designed and delivered technology related professional development to K-8 staff

• Developed and oversaw the implementation of schoolwide Technology Plan

• Provided instructional coaching support to teachers to maximize use of instructional technology in classrooms, grades K-8

• Developed schoolwide technology curriculum aligned with national ISTE standards

• Managed school technology inventory, upkeep, and maintenance; maintained school network and file server, set up wireless access points, and resolved schoolwide network issues

• Oversaw school technology budget and purchases; coordinated communication and contracts between third-party vendors, administration, and external IT support

• Lead parent and community stakeholder education on relevant technology topics

• Courses taught: K-8 Technology

 

Special Education Teacher - Lincoln Middle School

​2017 - 2018​

• Course taught: 6th Grade World History

• Teacher in a one-to-one technology classroom using Chromebooks and Google Suite as primary Learning Management System

• Special Education Case Manager for students with emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities; managed Individual Education Plans for a caseload of 10 students

• Developed and modified assessments and curriculum materials for various students and abilities

• Collaborated with administration, co-teachers, and clinical staff to develop IEP goals; collected and analyzed student data

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Social Studies Teacher - Glenbard District 87

​2013 - 2017

• Courses taught: ESL & regular US History, ESL & regular US Government, ESL Consumer Ed., & World History

• Teacher in a one-to-one technology classroom using iPads; Schoology and Google Suite as primary Learning Management Systems

• Developed an RTI/MTSS writing based program

• Worked with at-risk populations in conjunction with District 87’s ALOP program

• Mentored and supervised student teacher pursuing ESL endorsement

• Worked as a Tier Two Intervention Specialist and developed transition skills in struggling students with the school’s PBIS team