Education and Technology Resume
Objective
I desire to work with a school system and students to create an environment fostering creativity, scientific inquiry, and life-long learning using a constructivist approach towards education.
Education
Master’s of Education – Education Technology, University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO – anticipated graduation May 2009.
Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO – Dec ’92.
Additional Non-degree Credits Through:
- University of Maine System (Orono, Augusta, and Machias) 2003 – 2005.
- Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 2004.
- Brigham Young University 2004 – 2005.
Honors include Dean’s List, Mosmiller Scholar, and Richard Lott Scholarship.
Experience
Science Teacher – Aug ’02 to present – Shead High School – Paul Theriault – Eastport, ME
- Develop curriculum in alignment with the state and national learning results to meet the mission of Shead High School and its students. Obtained over $40,000 in funding to support student investigations and equip the laboratory with updated equipment. Enhance the interactive, cross-curriculum instruction. Courses taught include Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Marine Resources, Computers in Science, Research Science, Algebra I, Technology, and Graphics Design.
Technology Coordinator – July ’08 to present – Shead High School – Paul Theriault – Eastport, ME
- Enhance the integration of technology in the classrooms through training and modeling. Build student involvement in the maintenance of the schools technology infrastructure. Develop a school website and network to enhance productivity and communication.
Chemical Hygiene Officer – Aug ’03 to June '08 – School Union 104 – Omar Norton / Terry Lux – Eastport, ME
- Reduce the dependency on toxic chemicals for the union, maintain an inventory system for high school laboratory, develop chemical awareness and safety training, reduce hazardous wastes.
Additional Honors and Awards
- Maine Professional Teaching Certification 395 - Life Science grades 7-12
- Maine Professional Teaching Certification 350 - Physical Science grades 7-12
- Maine Transitional Teaching Certification 680 - Technology grades x-12
- eMINTS / MLTI Teacher Leader for Shead High School
- Radio Advisor for Shead High Schools WSHD 91.7 radio station.
- Recipient of 2006 Maine Indian Education Grant for $2,400
- Recipient of 2006 Toshiba America Foundation Grant for $5,000
- Recipient of 2006 St Croix Recreation Foundation Grant for $6,000
- Recipient of 2005 through 2006 eMINTS Technology Grant for $18,000
- Recipient of 2004 Catch a Dream Grant for $5,000
- Recipient of 2004 ME AP Incentive Grant for $1722
- Recipient of 2003, 2004, and 2005 Exxon Mobile Grant for $500 each ($1500 total)
- Recipient of 2003 Maine SEED Grant for $700
- Successfully completed Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program 2007
- Successfully completed American Heart Association Heartsaver AED CPR Training 2008
- Successfully completed Laboratory Chemical Management Training
- Successfully completed Bowdoin’s Spectrophotometry workshop 2005
- Successfully completed Bowdoin’s AP Biology workshop 2004
- Successfully completed Adolescent Literacy Training through UMO 2003
Technology Skills
Website development with:
- Macromedia Suite (Dreamweaver and Fireworks)
- ASP.NET
- Nvu or Komposer
- Hand Coding (various text editors)
Software skills with:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Pro)
- SMART Board
- Moodle Virtual Classroom
- Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail
- Safari, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer
- Windows and Apple Platforms.
- Inspiration
- iMovie and iDVD
- FTP Programs (various)
Networking and System Maintenance
Recommendations
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