EDUCATION
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Thesis: Rationale for Teaching Computer Programming in the K-12 School
ALFRED UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN
Alfred, NY
Bachelor of Fine Art
Concentrations – Studio Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Video and Digital Media
Presidential Scholar and Graduated Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS
NEW YORK STATE
Educational Technology Specialist K-12, Professional Certificate, June 2018 – September 2023
ADOBE
Adobe Education Trainer, August 2018 – present
Google Certified Trainer, December 2017 – present
ISTE
ISTE Certification, in progress
Google Educator Certification – Level 1, October 2017 – present
Google Educator Certification – Level 2, November 2017 – present
APPLE
Apple Teacher, January 2018 – present
COMMON SENSE MEDIA
Common Sense Educator, 2017 – present
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: Visual Arts [Category 1] Workshop Certificate, October 2016
EDUCATOR EXPERIENCE
Wildwood School – Middle/High School, Los Angeles, California, USA
Instructional Technology Coach
Train and Support: Coordinate and deliver professional development specifically suited to the needs of the school
Train and Support: Collaborate with educators to design accessible and active digital learning environments that accommodate all learners
Train and Support: Design technology-based curricula in collaboration with faculty and aid in the successful delivery of tech-based instruction for projects and lessons
Train and Support: Provide 1:1 coaching to faculty to teach and model effective use of technology tools and resources in the classroom.
Train and Support: Create and share resources that support technology-related learning and teaching
Research and Development: Create and maintain a system to carefully vet and implement new technologies that support learning
Research and Development: Research technologies and strategies that support program and pedagogical practices
Strategic Planning: Provide a bridge between the technology department and program administrators to support the scope and sequence and technology goals
Strategic Planning: Assist in planning for effective usage and leveraging of technology for both in-person and virtual learning classes
Anglo-American School of Sofia – Middle/High School, Sofia, Bulgaria
Educational Technology Coach & Digital Arts Teacher
Educational Technology Coach
Engaged in proactive planning and training for students and teachers during ongoing roll-out of BYOD implementation
Created a virtual learning site for teachers with recorded screencasts and how-to documentation to support technology initiatives
Formulated minimal requirements and best practices for virtual classroom sites in order to create a consistent learning experience for students
Instituted orientation sessions to onboard new students with school-wide tech systems, including PowerSchool Learning and Google Suites
Collaborated with teachers to locate and introduce engaging technology solutions that enhanced and supported learning
Involved staff in professional development through whole group workshops and push-in support
Liaised with IT personnel to develop and implement new initiatives, invite innovation and troubleshoot potential issues
Digital Arts Teacher
Developed a secondary school Design and Digital Arts program, that promoted 21st-century skills, while engaging students in conceptual exploration and technical skills development
Formulated a blended learning environment that nurtured students’ artistic and creative development, while offering choice and flexible pacing
Created innovative material for each course that utilized a blended learning, differentiated, project-based methodology
Established natural and authentic opportunities for students to showcase and reflect on their work during screenings and gallery showcases
The Dwight School – Upper/Middle School, New York, NY
Technology Specialist Student Teacher
Friends Seminary – Lower School, New York, NY
Technology Specialist Student Teacher
Little Red School House – Elisabeth Irwin High School, New York, NY
Substitute Teacher
Hospital Audiences, Inc., New York, NY
Workshop Teacher with an Artist Studio for the Mentally Ill