Educational Experience:
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Master of education in educational technology, December 2000,
GPA 3.8
Project: “Using the ASSURE model to develop Web based instruction: The History of the Internet: The Internet’s Evolution Through Stages of Development” available
at: http://www.plumbrook.com/inethistory/
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of education in secondary education-comprehensive social studies, December 1998, GPA 3.6
Cum Laude
Huron High School, Huron, Ohio
St. Peter’s Elementary, Huron, Ohio
Current Licenses:
State of Ohio certification in comprehensive social studies (7–12) until 7/07. Includes: All areas of social studies (7–8); history (9–12); political science (9–12)
Teaching Experience:
Graduate Student Instructor, University of Toledo
August 1999–December 2000, Toledo, Ohio
Taught Education Technology classes CIET 1050 Computing and Information Management in an Education Environment (6 Sections), CIET 4100/5100 Productivity Tools (1 Section), and CIET 2000 Multimedia in an Educational Environment (1 Section) to current teachers, preservice and continuing education students. Developed and graded computer assignments and examinations along with holding office hours for six hours per week.
Student Teacher, Oregon Clay High School
Fall 1998, Oregon, Ohio
Taught senior American government class. Developed and graded assignments and examinations.
College methods experience, Woodward High School
Spring 1998, Toledo, Ohio
Observed and taught a few lessons in American history class. Developed assignments and examinations for those lessons.
Conversational English Teacher, Nanjing Number 5 High School
Spring and Summer 1997, Nanjing, China
Taught introductory (3 sections) and intermediate (1 section) conversational
English classes to students ranging from high school to adult learners
at the high school’s evening English class. Developed assignments, class
activities, and facilitated class discussion.
Conversational English Teacher, Nanjing Television College
Fall 1996, Nanjing, China
Taught introductory (1 section) conversational English class to adult learners. Developed and graded assignments and class activities.
Previous Job Experience:
Webmaster, University of Michigan: School of Education
September 2002–current, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Redesigned School of Education Web site ( http://www.soe.umich.edu ) to make it easier to navigate and more accessible for current and prospective students, along with internal audiences. Created using Macromedia DreamWeaver and Fireworks and extensively uses DreamWeaver templates, css, and cgi elements. Supervised work of students and staff who assisted in parts of the site. Worked with school faculty and staff to produce content for programs. Consulted with students, faculty, and staff on needs and use patterns to determine the best structure and layout of the site. Create solutions to help faculty, staff and students work better and more efficiently. Educated internal audiences on the new site and how to use it once it was up. Also responsible for the Michigan Reading First project Web site (http://www.mireadingfirst.org). Responsible for daily updates and technical consulting to the project.
Computer Support Specialist II, University of Michigan: Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA)
April 2001–2003, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Provided consultation to office staff and researchers on technical and AV projects. Directed the CIERA Summer Institute conference AV technical planning, implementation, and created the conference presentation video tape. Maintained, designed, developed, and administered the CIERA’s Web site. Redesigned the organization’s site to improve navigation and location of information using the latest Web technologies like style sheets. Troubleshooted computer and AV problems. In charge of graphic design and desktop publishing. Worked with office staff and researchers to create Powerpoint presentations by taking their ideas and creating creative presentations which best demonstrate their concepts. Developed advertising concepts and designs for CIERA events and products. Developed custom databases for projects and maintained current office Access and Filemaker Pro databases
Graduate Student Instructor, University of Toledo: College of Education
January 1999–December 2000, Toledo, Ohio
1. Taught Education Technology classes CIET 1050 Computing and Information Management in an Education Environment, CIET 4100/5100 Productivity Tools, and CIET 2000 Multimedia in an Educational Environment to current teachers, preservice and continuing education students. Developed and graded computer assignments and examinations along with holding office hours for six hours per week.
2. Administered, proctored, and graded the undergraduate technology assessments. Developed a database using Filemaker Pro to streamline registration and administration tasks.
Apple Campus Representative, Apple Computer: Volt Employment Services
June 1999–January 2001, Toledo, Ohio
Demonstrated Macintosh computers along with Apple and third party software to faculty, staff, and students. Trained university faculty and staff on the use and applications of Apple and third party software. Answered technical questions and provided purchasing recommendations to university faculty, staff, and students. Learned about the latest computing technologies and worked with Apple experts in an educational setting.
Jr. Desktop Support Technician, University of Toledo: College of Arts and Sciences College Computing Support Services
June 2000–August 2000, Toledo, Ohio
Responded to faculty and staff computer technical support calls. Gained valuable experience in troubleshooting and resolving network, software, Windows, and Macintosh hardware and software problems.
Student Computer Consultant, University of Toledo: Information Technology Department
September 1994–August 2000, Toledo, Ohio
Maintained lab computer hardware and responded to faculty and student
questions on the lab’s Windows NT , Macintosh computers along with answering
questions on other lab software packages.
Student Consultant, University of Toledo: Department of Communication
January 1999–May 2000, Toledo, Ohio
Maintained the department’s Macintosh computer labs and responded to
faculty and student technical questions.
Honors:
Dean’s List -Fall 1994, Winter 1994, Fall 1995, Spring 1996, Spring 1998, Fall 1998.
Graduated Cum Laude 1998 (Undergraduate)
President's List-Spring 1996 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 1995-96.
Golden Key National Honor Society 1997-98.
Study abroad in The Peoples Republic of China 1996-97: Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin)
Computer software I am familiar with:
Web design and Web site administration such as registering a domain name, setting up and administering a Web server, daily maintenance, and statistics information. Graphic design, desktop publishing and related software such as PhotoShop, InDesign, PageMaker, FireWorks, Illustrator, Photoshop, Freehand. HTML and HTML editors such as GoLive, and Dreamweaver. Database programs such as MS Access and Filemaker Pro. Hypermedia software such as Hyperstudio, Hypercard, and Macromedia Flash. Desktop video and software such as iMovie, VideoShop, Cinema, Quicktime Pro. Other software like MS Office.
Community Service:
Technology Committee Co-Chair, Michigan Reading Association 2002–2004
Citizenship Tutor at Start High School 2004, 2005, & 2007
Won Erie County Student Volunteer of the month in 1994 for service to my high school
