EDUCATION
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts in Instructional / Educational Technology
2012-2014Thesis: Rationale for Teaching Computer Programming in the K-12 School
ALFRED UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE of ART and DESIGN
Bachelor of Fine Art
2001-2005Concentrations – Studio Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Video and Digital Media
Presidential Scholar and Graduated Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS & Coursework
NEW YORK STATE
Educational Technology Specialist K-12, Professional Certificate
June 2018 – present
Google Certified Trainer
December 2017 – presentGoogle Educator Certification – Level 1
October 2017 – presentGoogle Educator Certification – Level 2
November 2017 – present
Edpuzzle Coach
2023 – present
Apple Learning Coach
2022 – present
Screencastify Coach
2021 – present
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Coursework in E-Learning Instructional Design & Development
2021
ISTE Certified Educator
March 2021 - present
Adobe Education Trainer
August 2018 – present
Apple Teacher
January 2018 – present
Common Sense Educator
2017 – present
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: Visual Arts [Category 1] Workshop Certificate
October 2016
Skill Areas
Technology Integration
Technology Education
Graphic / Web Design
Coding / Programming
Digital Photography
Digital Illustration
Digital Media
Video / Film
Social Media / Blogging
Applications / Technical Skills
Google Workspace for Education
Adobe Suite for Education
Video & Audio Software
Programming Languages:
HTML | CSS | Javascript
EXPERIENCE
Wildwood School – Middle/Upper School, Los Angeles, California, USA
Educational Technology Coach
Collaborated with educators to design and deliver active digital learning environments and develop a technology scope and sequence.
Addressed technological gaps and learning needs through the development of a variety of technology-based curricula.
Coordinated and delivered professional development specifically suited to the needs of the school.
Provided 1:1 coaching to faculty, instructing effective use of technology and establishing systems for technology usage.
Techoryze, Remote
Instructional Technology Consultant
Assisted with the creation of assessments for technology tools for a district-wide implementation
Created and led educational technology webinar sessions
Collaborated to create educational technology assessments and surveys
Supported one-on-one “just in time” coaching to educators on technology coaching platform
Anglo-American School of Sofia – Middle/High School, Sofia, Bulgaria
Educational Technology Coach & Digital Arts Teacher
Educational Technology Coach:
Collaborated with teachers to locate and introduce engaging technology solutions that enhanced and supported learning.
Liaised with IT personnel to develop and implement new initiatives, invite innovation, and troubleshoot potential issues.
Involved staff in professional development through whole group workshops and push-in support.
Engaged in proactive planning/training of students and teachers during ongoing roll-out of bring your own device (BYOD) implementation.
Educator:
Developed a secondary school Design and Digital Arts program, promoting 21st-century skills, conceptual exploration, and technical skills development.
Created innovative material for each course that utilized a blended learning, differentiated, project-based methodology.
Established authentic opportunities for students to showcase and share their work.
Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC, New York, USA
Web Developer / Designer
Constructed websites with custom look/feel and functionality based on client requests and needs.
Created design mock-ups and digital media for use on websites.
Performed duties of photographer (events, portraits, etc.) and photography editor for use on website and such publications as the Annual Report.
Additional EXPERIENCE
Nick Jr., Dora the Explorer, New York, NY
Educational Media Research Intern
Brooklyn Friends School , New York, NY
Admissions Coordinator
Masa Israel Journey, Israel
OTZMA Teaching Fellow
SelectMinds, New York, NY
Web Designer & Developer
