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PROFILE: EDUCATION:
Educational Technologist with a background in secondary education and MA in Educational Technology & Educational Leadership
curriculum development bringing enthusiasm, dedication and an NJCU | July 2015 to May 2017
exceptional work ethic seeks a profession in the Professional GPA: 4.0 / 4.0 [summa cum laude]
Development and eLearning industry: Honors: Golden Key Honor Society; Kappa Delta Pi; EdMedia 2017
Conference Presenter
• Certified to teach English Language Arts in grades 6-12. Experienced MA in Arts & Letters*
in secondary education, learning theory and educational research, Drew University | Sept. 2013 to June 2014
curriculum revision, data-driven instructional design, and GPA: 3.83 / 4.0 – Transferred
instructional planning. Proven success with closing student BA in English (Secondary Education)
achievement gaps through differentiated, personalized instruction. The College of New Jersey | Jan. 2008 – Aug. 2010
GPA: 3.68 / 4.0 [cum laude]
• Trained in eLearning, content authoring, instructional design, and Honors: Kappa Delta Pi (Educational Honor Society), Sigma Tau Delta
LMS management. Well versed in trends in corporate and (English Honor Society), Dean’s List Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009,
professional training programming, with specific focus on Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010
instructional technologies that best support adult learners in career Liberal Arts & Health Science*
learning and professional development settings. Quinnipiac University | Sept. 2006 – Dec. 2007
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 – Transferred
Honors: Dean’s List Spring & Fall 2007
EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma
Technology Learning Coordinator Seneca High School | June 2006
Honors: National Honor Society & National Art Honor Society
Springboard Media, Inc. | August 2017 – Present
• Support business and education clients in technology selection,
implementation, strategic planning, and customized end-user
training/professional development (throughout PA, NJ, and DE) SKILLS:
• Educational Technology, Digital Citizenship, ISTE Consultation & Curriculum • eLearning and Content Development
Development • LMS Management, Design & Implementation
• Instructional Design & Media Authoring • Virtual Instruction: Webinar, screen cast, and mobile learning
• User Assessment and Survey
technology
• Served as Technology Coordinator, Instructional Coach, and Administrator
for select clients
• Maker-spaces & Digitally-rich Learning Center Design
• Gamification & Interactive Learning
E-Learning Consultant • Certified Apple Teacher & Swift Coder (Hour of Code)
NORA | June 2016 – Oct. 2016 • HTML & CSS
• Assisted and coached instructors in their transition from in-person lectures
• Differentiated Instruction & UDL
to mobile learning content and application of an LMS platform
• Technology Integration for Special Education
Teacher of English / Curriculum Cohort • Curriculum Revision & Data-driven Assessment
Cherry Hill Public Schools | Sept. 2014 – June 2016 • Collaborative Learning Strategies
• Lead colleague teachers in implementation of Educational Technology, and
• Student Centered Instruction
adoption of curriculum initiatives
• Planned and implemented instruction of literacy skills for 8th grade that
• Whole Brain Teaching
aligned with the Common Core Standards • Scaffolding & Absorb – Do – Connect
• Served on curriculum cohort committee to ensure vertical alignment, and • Flipped Classroom (K-12 & Corporate Learning Environments)
data-driven revision of curriculum and common assessments; Piloted • ADDIE Instructional Design
adaptive learning initiatives • Metacognitive Student Self-Assessment
Teacher of English / Long-term Substitute • Mindset & Mindfulness in Teaching
Bernards Board of Education | Sept. 2013 – June 2014 • Andragogy (Adult Learning & Cognitive Development)
• Taught grades 10 and 12 • Needs Assessments & End-user survey
• Utilized eBooks, digital portfolios, and piloted new courses
West Morris Regional HS District | Oct. 2012 – June 2013
Lenape Regional HS District | Oct. 2010 – June 2011

CERTIFICATION:
• Certified Teacher of English for Gr. 6-12 in NJ (Standard)
• Eligible for NJ Supervisory Cert (Applied)
• Google for Education Certified Trainer
• Google Certified Educator: L1 & L2
• Apple Teacher & Apple Teacher Swift Playgrounds